by sb » Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:00 am
I can't judge the guy who won since I've never heard his music but I've been listening to Jpop for around 15 years. I haven't heard every artist, group, or band but I'd like to think that I've heard my fair share. And I can honestly say I'd put Juice=Juice first two major singles up against anyone I've heard. They're the first H!P group where I actually like the voices of the girls who sing, instead of just tolerating, or being impartial to. They're green as all hell and have a ways to go but the potential is all obviously there. As long as Tsunku caters to what these girls do best sky's the limit. And notice how I've showered this group with praise and haven't said jack squat about any of them being hot? My like for them is purely performance, singing ability, and music. And I don't know, I think that speaks volumes.
It's too bad they didn't win this award, especially since others in H!P have. But somewhere down the line they'll get the credit they deserve. They're just too good not to.