Mika Nakashima's voice just hits different on ballads. This single ties into her anime work and I LOVE YOU (Album Version) is pure vocal control over a slow-building arrangement. The production is clean, very 2007 J-pop polish, but her delivery keeps it from feeling sterile.
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There's a weight to the way she holds notes that pulls you in. One track, but it's a statement. If you know Nakashima from NANA or any of her other anime tie-ins and haven't heard this version, it's worth the three minutes.