SPECIAL: Anna Tsuchiya

Anna Tsuchiya
Albums:
Taste My Beat (mini-album) [2005]
Strip Me? [2006]
Genre: Pop Rock

The fact that Strip Me? opens with a song that’s in full English and I didn’t realize it until I came across the transcribed lyrics does not bode well for Anna Tsuchiya. However, broken English and all, her efforts are something I recognize. Both Taste My Beat and Strip Me? are pretty acceptable pop rock albums. I’m not going to mistake it for anything revolutionary or even highly remarkable but the sound is solid enough to be enjoyable. And as far as vocals go, Anna Tsuchiya sings pretty well. She sounds a bit like Utada Hikaru at some points of the album.

If you’re looking for ballsy, angry rock – Anna Tsuchiya’s sound doesn’t deliver. It’s not hardcore, it’s not aggressive. It’s a rather girly rock that’s quite accessible. And we know that accessible is right next to pop. Not that that’s a bad thing.

Anna Tsuchiya might be around for a while, who knows. Her music might not be the next big thing but she’s pretty decent. Worth a try for pop rock enthusiasts.

FINAL RATING:
[3] out of [5]