Ironic Clown

Tracklist:
1. TABOO
2. Always
3. TABOO -HOUSE NATION Sunset In Ibiza Remix-
4. TABOO (Instrumental)
5. Always (Instrumental)

TABOO is Koda Kumi’s 41st single and her first single to reach number one on the Oricon Weekly Charts, since FREAKY. It was released on the 8th of October, 2008 and sold over 84, 967 copies

“Baby, come with me, I’m gonna show you something you’ve never seen before.” Kumi’s back and hotter than ever with TABOO, and this time she really is showing us something we’ve never seen before! After her rather conservative single MOON, I was pleased to see that Kumi is back in the game. This song is a first for Koda as it explores a new genre of dance, that Kumi has never graced us with. Kumi executes this song excellently; her vocals match the overall sexy tone of the song, and the beat is quite simply infectious. It would have to be her best single since BUT, or since well… EVER!

Always is sugary pop at its best. It song similar to many of Kumi’s others, but nonetheless is crafted extremely well. While not being as energetic or as exciting as TABOO – which blew everyone away – it still makes an excellent B-side for anyone’s standards.

TABOO -HOUSE NATION Sunset In Ibiza Remix- is immediately louder with explosion like sound at the beginning, and then being carried on through thumping bass, which will make anyone who listens to it want to tap their feet. It is not as quick as the original version with the only words appearing before the 30 second mark being “I know it’s our secret, gotta keep it to yourself tonight.” While not being nearly as infectious as the original version it’s still above average for a remix.

TABOO was an utter surprise to me, we all know that Kumi’s Avex scandal knocked her confidence and career quite substantially, but I think it’s safe to say that the Kuu we love and know is back and better than ever.

Rating4 stars