Tracks:

1. Namida no Saki ni

2. Girl Move On

3. Dream World SOIDOG MIX

4. Namida no Saki ni SOIDOG MIX

5. Namida no Saki ni INSTRUMENTAL

Crystal Kay’s Namida no Saki ni was released on June 11th, 2008. It’s her 24th single and debuted at #42, selling 2,288 copies in its first week.

Namida no Saki ni opens with blaring guitar rifts, and snaps. For me, this was a little weird because after hearing ONE and Shining, it was a little different. Anyway, despite the criticism, I actually liked this song. Sure, Crystal sounds kinda choppy at some points but in the end it works. I like the guitar/R&B style of the song too. Overall, this song was neat and catchy.

Following a more hispanic route, with an R&B twist is Girl Move On. This song is extremely infectious and it gets stuck in my head really easily. I really like the chorus because she adds a little Spanish in it “quiero, te quiero.” The spanish guitar, with the tango-sounding beats, R&B beats, as well as some quiet electric guitar is amazing. I prefer this song to Namida no Saki ni.

The soidog remix of Dream World is really cool. I like the electropop style it takes on the song. I haven’t heard the original, but if it sounds as half as good as this, then maybe I’ll like it. Surprisingly, I like this remix.

The soidog remix of Namida no Saki ni also ventures into the electropop world. I thought that the thumping beats and the bellowing synth worked perfectly with Crystal’s voice. Finally! Two remixes I LIKE!

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