The 8th CD Shop Awards 2016 has released its nominee list for the first half of 2015. Ten albums were picked that were released between January 1 and June 30. The albums were chosen by CD shop staff across Japan to highlight releases that caught their discerning ears. Another 10 albums released from July 1 to December 31 will be chosen next February. The 20 albums nominated for 2015 will then be narrowed down to a list of 10 final nominees before the winner is chosen next March. Check out the albums nominated for the first half of 2015!
[Alexandros] – ALXD (6/17/15)
Ohara Sakurako – HAPPY (3/25/15)
KANA-BOON – TIME (1/21/15)
KEYTALK – HOT! (5/20/15)
SAKEROCK – SAYONARA (4/8/15)
cero – Obscure Ride (5/27/15)
Dempagumi.inc – WWDD (2/18/15)
never young beach – YASHINOKI HOUSE (5/13/15)
04 Limited Sazabys – CAVU (4/1/15)
ONE OK ROCK – 35xxxv (2/11/15)
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