I Kill My Heart
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I Kill My Heart is the third studio album by Tommy heavenly6
. It was released on April 29, 2009, and was Kawase's final album with DefSTAR Records
. "I Kill My Heart" is a concept album in which Tommy heavenly6
uses a less energetic and darker sound than on previous albums, and each track was played by the same backing band.
and one featuring Tommy february6
. All four of the videos used the same set and similar themes, although the february6
versions feature a more upbeat attitude.
The "Wait for Me There" video uses a tea party setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland, as well as a "pumpkin graveyard" and fashion runway. The "Leaving You" video features a slightly more controversial theme of homosexual
attraction between male members of the band, inspired by the androgyny
of 1970's Glam Rock
.
), an album like "I Kill My Heart" holds secrets that haven't been spread into the territory before". The album reached number 9 on the Oricon
charts in the first week of its release. However, shortly after it was released, Tommy heavenly6
's contract with DefSTAR Records
expired.
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
. It was released on April 29, 2009, and was Kawase's final album with DefSTAR Records
DefSTAR Records
, is a Japanese record label, a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan.-History:*1997 - Takashi Yoshida, the president of Warner Music Japan, founded the label as ....
. "I Kill My Heart" is a concept album in which Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
uses a less energetic and darker sound than on previous albums, and each track was played by the same backing band.
Track listing
Music Videos
Although no singles were released for the album, two music videos were released for I Kill My Heart: "Wait for Me There", and "Leaving You". Two versions of each video were released: one featuring Tommy heavenly6Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
and one featuring Tommy february6
Tommy february6
Tommy february6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released nine singles, two albums, and one compilation album...
. All four of the videos used the same set and similar themes, although the february6
Tommy february6
Tommy february6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released nine singles, two albums, and one compilation album...
versions feature a more upbeat attitude.
The "Wait for Me There" video uses a tea party setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland, as well as a "pumpkin graveyard" and fashion runway. The "Leaving You" video features a slightly more controversial theme of homosexual
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
attraction between male members of the band, inspired by the androgyny
Androgyny
Androgyny is a term derived from the Greek words ανήρ, stem ανδρ- and γυνή , referring to the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics...
of 1970's Glam Rock
Glam rock
Glam rock is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter...
.
Reception
"I Kill My Heart" received mixed reviews from critics. Adam Greenberg of Allmusic stated "The songs aren't landmarks of grunge writing by any measure, but within the context of normally bubbly Japanese pop (including the happier alter ego Tommy february6Tommy february6
Tommy february6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released nine singles, two albums, and one compilation album...
), an album like "I Kill My Heart" holds secrets that haven't been spread into the territory before". The album reached number 9 on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
charts in the first week of its release. However, shortly after it was released, Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
's contract with DefSTAR Records
DefSTAR Records
, is a Japanese record label, a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan.-History:*1997 - Takashi Yoshida, the president of Warner Music Japan, founded the label as ....
expired.