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[YellowAccel]

I was waiting a longer preview, but yeah this song stand out from the rest. It's gonna be a great song for concert.

[Nayok-Kihara]

Ishida was interviewed about the new album by Tokyo Sports newspaper.

https://www.tokyo-sp...e/news/2933781/

 

Translation from A @ Jplop (album comments in bold):

Spoiler

Ishida Ayumi "Anyway, it's strange! A "rare" explanation of the new album full of gimmicks!?

Ishida Ayumi (24), a member of the 10th gen of the idol group Morning Musume. '21, which will release its 16th original album "16th~That's J-POP~" on March 31st, for the first time in three years and four months, gave an interview to this newspaper.

In June 2019, three new 15th gen members joined the group. Ishida spoke enthusiastically about the group, which has been evolving since its formation in 1997, saying, "The atmosphere of the group has changed completely again.

The title of the album reflects producer Tsunku's feeling that "This is exactly J-POP".

"I didn't know it was Tsunku who came up with the title in the first place! I thought it was an offensive title (smiles) But if Tsunku says it, it must be true, so we'd like to deliver it to you with confidence."

As for the songs, "It's really interesting," she said confidently. The composition of the third song on the album, "Shinjiru Shika!", is also a little strange, to be honest. It doesn't have the so-called A-melody, B-melody, and chorus structure, but it has various gimmicks and is weird until the end. It's not bound by any 'standard' musical formula."

The 15th gen members Kitagawa Rio (17), Okamura Homare (15) and Yamazaki Mei (15) joined Morning in Autumn 2019. About the song "Hey! Unfair Baby," Ishida proudly said, "We performed this song as a new live song in our first concert tour after the 15th gen members joined, and it symbolizes the brightness of the current Morning."

"The current group has been dyed with the 15th gen. I think the songs expresses the energetic feel of the group's "Susunde Ikou ze" (Let's go forward) attitude."

Due to influence of junior members, Ishida herself has recently undergone a change. She used to be a strict senior, but she says, "People say to me, 'Ayumi, you are really that kind?' I've changed as an individual." she said, "I've become a gentle senior."

Until now, "When I watch my junior students' lessons, I would say, 'I need to teach them this,' or 'This part of the choreography is different. I have to teach them.' I used to feel like I had to find out what they were doing," but recently, this has changed.

"In this day and age, there are many kids who grow by being praised. I also wanted to be praised myself (laughs). When I looked at my younger colleagues from that perspective, they become more and more attractive. It's a little frustrating at times, but I've started to find those things and say them. I think it's more peaceful to add one good point.

Even if there is something to correct, I try to remember to praise her.

On the other hand, Ishida, who is from the "generation that was raised strictly," feels frustrated.

"We couldn't just simply asked Tanaka Reina or Michishige Sayumi if they wanted to eat sweets," she said with a wry smile.

However, she says, "That's why I think Morning's current happy atmosphere and roundness is very modern. I think it's because I like it that I'm leaning toward it," she says, accepting it. As for the latest album, she says, "All the songs use words like 'dream' and 'never give up'. I'm sure those words will resonate with everyone in this Corona times. I'm sure you'll find something that applies to you. I hope you will find it and get hooked on it.

[Nayok-Kihara]

In-store promotions.

(Jpl)

 

Tower Records Shinjuku

A special area on the 8th floor will have an FSK photo shoot spot featuring the jacket photo of the album as the backdrop (3/30 - 4/5).

 

Tower Records Sendai Parco

Will feature a giant Morning Musume '21 display, including a tapestry at the main entrrance and a panel of member photos. There will be a 2-shot frame panel of Ishida Ayumi, and customers purcashing at this store during the promotion period will also receive a special Ishida Ayumi receipt message. (3/30 - 4/11)

http://www.helloproj...com/news/12998/

 

Those purcashing the album from TSUTAYA stores will get a postcard application form (first come first serve); those who fill out and send in the card, postmarked by 4/30, will be entered into a lottery for an autographed poster (5 winners), signed by every member except Sato Masaki (as she's on medical leave).

 

Morning Musume will also be on the cover of the free "TSUTAYA on IDOL" paper magazine, edition releasing in-store starting 3/27.

http://www.helloproj...com/news/12997/

[Nayok-Kihara]

Tsunku has released Part 1 of his notes on the album songs (covering tracks 1-7).

https://note.tsunku....n/n00adfa19ea9a

[XFER]

Thank you! I used Google translator... not helpful lol

[Juandalyn]

Kono Mama! at Hinafes:

 

 

Renai Destiny (and Junjou Evidence):

 

[Gaugaux]

Aishite Nan Ga Warui!? Preview:
https://twitter.com/...7457345538?s=19

Nakimushi My Dream preview: https://twitter.com/...5449618444?s=19

[RobianMoon]

Wow i'm in love with Nan ga warui!?, And you can hear a Rio solo line.

[YellowAccel]

Aishite is really good. Love that Rio's solo. Nakimush seems like a end of concert song. I can see everyone getting a solo in this one. I think i heard Mizuki, Ayumi, Sakura, Reina, Chisaki, Maria and Mei in the first verse.

It would be cool if they performed some songs from the album tomorrow at the MM premium.

[Gaugaux]

I heard Dii, Ayu, Maa and Rio too, I really like this song

[YellowAccel]

^I just listened the song again and i can kinda hear Kaede too. The 1st "Believe My Dream" kinda sound like Rio.

[Muyim Pimoup]

aishite is nice EDM song i think !! I'm imagining if there is MV for this song, it will be cool dance shot focused MV with spectacular lighting,, 

[Gaugaux]

For Nakimushi, at first I thought it was Ayu singing at 0:51, but now I hear Rio, I am quite confused lmao

[Nayok-Kihara]

Tsunku has released Part 1 of his notes on the album songs (covering tracks 1-7).
https://note.tsunku....n/n00adfa19ea9a

Part 2 of Tsunku's album song notes (tracks 8-15).
https://note.tsunku....n/n55c2f2f38da2

[kagura san]

traduction please   

Tsunku has released Part 1 of his notes on the album songs (covering tracks 1-7).
https://note.tsunku....n/n00adfa19ea9a

Part 2 of Tsunku's album song notes (tracks 8-15).
https://note.tsunku....n/n55c2f2f38da2

 

[TheFlush'18]

The album has been added to all music streaming services!

[Gaugaux]

1st day on Oricon: #2, with 24,000 sold!

It's such a cool album!!! Futari wa Abekobe is my favorite song, but all the songs are great!

[patapataful]

Nice sales! Higher than 15
Must admit, I like every (new) song in the album! But had to listen more to consider the fav's

[YellowAccel]

I like the new group songs but not a huge fan of the unit. The only one i can see myself listening from time to time is Futari Wa Abekobe.

15th gen all get one line in the first song. Kono Mama is still the best song. My dream is really pretty.

[Casidesia]

The album has been added to all music streaming services!

Wait what?! Is there a link for spotify? I'm only seeing it in apple music