[single] LUCY - ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES)

LUCY-ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES)

If "黒い涙" is supposed deep and depressing, then naturally "LUCY" is an upbeat number and it is. "LUCY" is the third opening song for the anime "NANA' and right on it is on being the opening song.

"LUCY" is a great fun pop/rock song, almost Avril-ish. Initial listens might not grip you, but do give this song a chance by spinning it couple more times. You should be bobbing your head up and down during the third repeat. Kudos to Anna for making this believeable as to what the real Nana would do as a song.

As much as i like the song, the perm has GOT to go, Anna.

Rating: 3.5/5

[single] 黒い涙 - ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES)

Kuroi Namida-ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES)

Judging from all Anna Tsuchiya's singles, this is probably her best work to date. The single sales and the chart positions does not do justice to this particularly amazing single. But what she lacks in sales, she makes it up with this brilliant single.

"黒い涙" starts with a very sexy and whispery vocals before building up to the chorus and reaching a climax. Sure, Anna may not be powerhouse vocals material but if this is the best she can do, i am pleased. Pensieve, rocking and almost heart-aching.

Plus, she looks gorgeous in the PV.

Ratings: 4/5

[single] rose - ANNA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES)

rose-ANNA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES)

"rose" is actually the opening theme to the anime "NANA" and it seems that Tsuchiya Anna is suppose to channel NANA (the leading character in the anime). Hence, what you get is a very rock song. Well, it was kinda obvious as BLACK STONES equals to rock songs.

On first listen, it might seem that the song rocks out aimlessly and mindlessly, but hearing it again for a few more times, i actually like it. With that said, it is an OK song, and it is nothing to wow about.

One good thing to note is that, there are no traces of engrish when she rocks out in english. Which is highly commendable as most japanese artises succumb to the deep pits of engrish.

Kudos to Anna for that.

*As this is a single, there will be no key tracks for it*

Rating: 3/5