2010 Jan.-Apr. HIT albums

2010, in J-POP market, groups are still hot and famous. Just some female and male singers have great grades.

1. Tohoshinki (東方神起) - BEST SELECTION 2010

This album sold out more than 400,000 pieces in the first week, and its sales volume has accumulated 535,705 pieces now. It seems that their attraction will continue for a long time, though they are going to dismiss. For me, this album is really attracted because it contains many famous songs. On the other hand, this is their last best album so it is very precious!!





2. FUNKY MONKEY BABYS - FUNKY MONKEY BABYS BEST

Using entertainers' photos as their covers of albums is the biggest feature of this 3-young-guy group. This album contains 2 CDs and 24 songs which were released after they made their first debut in 2004. Their songs always give listeners energy and happiness, because of the lively rhythm. The sales volume of this best album is 505,445 pieces, and it is still on the board.





3. Namie Amuro (安室奈美惠) - Past < Future

 












If someone say that Amuro is a goddess in J-POP, I will not be surprised. She really finds her style and the second climax of her career. This album sold out 561,730 pieces, and its sales volume is the most in this year so far.  She will hold 73 concerts in this year in Japan. For me, I love this album very much because it contains many kinds of music like electronic, rock 'n' roll and sentimental.





4. aiko - BABY

With a soft voice, Aiko has moved many people. This 9th album contains many theme songs of Japanese soap operas. Although she is not as famous as Amuro or Ayumi, she still has many fans and her CDs' sales volume are not bad. This album has sold out 193,274 pieces.





5. Ayumi Hamasaki (濱崎步) - Rock 'n' Roll Circus

This album also took 1st place on Oricon in the first week. Moreover, this album helped her get a new record, "the 5th singer who has champion albums in 12 years. " Although this album's sales volume is not as well as usual, it still has sold out 272,394 pieces. This album is called the best one of Ayu by herself. She is proud of this album because she said it is a turning point in her career. She will hold 34 concerts in arenas in Japan this year and the tickets has been sold out more than 90%. I think this album is a big masterpiece in her singer career because every song in this album is unique and attracting.