If you follow the J-pop at all (which you don’t), you are aware of Kumi Koda’s new album titled Universe, which was packaged together with her fifth compilation album and a DVD.  The album was released in Japan on February 3rd 2010, selling 221,887 copies in the first week, according to the Oricon charts.  The album is Kumi Koda’s eighth studio album, and a great one at that.  Splicing her usual R&B and pop sounds with some rock over tones, Universe is a decent experience – even if the remixes are better.  More after the jump.

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