By far the best album

Though many of you may not speak japanese, there is no need for you to learn it to listen to this album
Utada Hikaru, known simply as Hikki to her Japanese fans, has a wonderful set of vocals. Her voice tears through the language barrier. You do not need to know the lyrics to feel the emotions transmitting through her voice. Trust me, this CD will be a valueable asset to your cd collection. It is worth every penny, if not more. Great songs include : Distance, Deep River (the best) and Sakura Drops.

Excellent Album

I was introduced to Japanese music by a friend, and instantly Utada stood out from the rest to become my favorite Japanese (if not all-time) artist. Her varied talents in many genres of music really shines through in this album. From heart wrenching emotional songs like "Deep River" and "Final Distance" to energy-packed songs like "Traveling" and "Usa Mitai Na (I Love You)", you really get a quality sample of some of her greatest work yet.

Also, the COLORS single accompanying this set is a pleasant addition. While I wish it included the Japanese version of "Simple and Clean", you certainly get your money's worth in this set.

Overall, this is a great album set; make sure you get it while it is still available!

I hope it's not Utada's "Final Distance" in Music!

This is definitely one of the best CDs of Utada (while I enjoy her music very much and I think she's such a great singer)! Her fluency of English pronounciations and beautiful melodies make this Japanese Pop singer my all time favorites! Pure looks, pure voice, what else can you ask for but for an awesome CD such as "Deep River". Her ability to never let down or disappoint her fans makes her one of the best J-Pop artists out there. She knows how to work what she has and make it look good as she was so avidly able to do with this album showing off her different musical genres of hip-hop, r&b, & pop. Ear candy that'll make you crave for it more and more!