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Having a part of a song in your head but you can't remember what the song is called nor the musician who did it is one of my most torturous things ever. ._.

Honestly y'all should just go ahead and read the manga for Tokyo Ghoul... the anime adaption is kinda awful compared to the manga XD

I'm at the half way point of listening to 'A N D,' and I'm backing up Saku-san on this one. I guess it was because I was expecting something terrible after reading all your opinions beforehand that it's sounding pretty great to me now at track six. I agree about the melodies usually being none existance in the majority of the sounds and that they morph into one another at certain points, but I disagree about the vocalist being a bad part in this. I feel the same way as Saku-san on this too, that the vocalist is the best part (yes, I say that about all bands but shhhhhh ;3). I also really like that last fact, that they're an all girl band now. x3 Might be in denial just because of this lol. I've loved three out of the six tracks so far so I'm guessing I'll give this a good score tbh. It's an interesting listen after having read through the inputs so yay for posts!

Having a part of a song in your head but you can't remember what the song is called nor the musician who did it is one of my most torturous things ever. ._.

Having a part of a song in your head but you can't remember what the song is called nor the musician who did it is one of my most torturous things ever. ._.

Thanks to those who came yesterday, I hope you had fun.
 
Putting this out early just so everyone knows: there will be no theme tomorrow.

Thanks to those who came yesterday, I hope you had fun.
 
Putting this out early just so everyone knows: there will be no theme tomorrow.

You guys make me really sad  
 
I'm loving the new tricot album.... I also don't understand the hate for the vocalist, probably my favorite thing about the band xD This album is definitely better than the last, especially since they got rid of the drummer (I really wasn't digging him) and became an all girl band

Yesssh, tea drinker and someone who spends their time well in bed, aha. Really nice music taste and a varied taste at that, some of which aren't ever brought up, wow. I feel like mecha and fast cars goes together very nicely, awesomeness. xD And that username and signature, omg, perf. I hope you enjoy your time here, thank you for the lovely introduction and I hope to see you around. ^^

name´s carina, 20, from estonia
 
i´m a freelance make-up artist, i like fast cars and hot tea. my favorites are toyota ae86, gt86, bmw e65 and earl grey. i also like to draw and paint. mostly i spend time in my bed watching either anime or random bs from tv. favorite genre´s mecha
no certain faves regarding music. some artists i could name are: spitz, kiyoharu, junk riot, ling tosite sigure, metsakutsu, blu, amazarashi, oasis, sky residents, front242 (stuff on my phone)
 
 
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Bumping this again in the hope more'll come in because I don't want this thread to die! More fab kyary which is more relevant to the thread and the time of year compared to my last post haha. Puns are just too good.
 

This thread needs more love. And kyary's beautiful face. <3
 

 
Who else thought the stick man's hands were a moustache?
 

 

 
Other contribution, this whole thread of Jrock memes for your entertainment.
 
And a GIF, just because, it's true in my case.

 
(I'm sorry these aren't exactly the right memes ><)

Artist: ユナイト (UNiTE.) Single: マーブル (marble) 1. マーブル (marble) 2. ステアーズ ステアーズ(stairs stairs) [Type S limited edition] 2. 汚染 (osen) [regular edition] 3. WONDER f∞l PEOPLE [regular edition]
Rating: | Another solid single to whet your appetite before the summer album

 
マーブル (marble) is the 7th single from your favorite VK experimenters in excessive, flowing fabric, UNiTE. Sana, the band’s fresh meat drummer, makes his compositional debut, penning both the title track and one of the b-sides. This is all just in time for the band’s 4th anniversary on March 29th!

So, how does Sana stack up? Well, he definitely sounds like he belongs! In fact, I wouldn't have a hard time believing that guitarist Shiina Mio had actually written “marble.” If there’s one difference, it’s that Sana blends the heaviness and signature twinkly pop-rock more seamlessly than Mio tends to do (who often deliberately writes songs in a softer or heavier style). Yui's vocals are as agile as ever, effortlessly gliding through gentle verses and powerful choruses. Meanwhile, chirpy guitar chords in the beginning of the verse later morph into the layered guitar wankery we’ve come to love from Mio and LiN. The background arrangements alternate between a balanced mix of piano, airy synths, and a distorted “wub-wub” here and there. All in all, a pretty damn good first effort!
“ステアーズ ステアーズ(stairs stairs)” is the second track from Sana. From the laid-back beachy sound, I initially thought it was by guitarist LiN, channeling his former band, LeMpicka?. The beat makes it like a toned down version of “アンテリナム(antirrhinum)” from their third album. The song has an enjoyable melody and a nice little guitar solo. Yui maintains his sweet vocals for the majority of the track, but occasionally hits some funky notes – another usual trademark of LiN compositions. While this is a pleasant little ditty, Sana doesn’t touch on much that LiN hasn’t done before.

Next up, we have Mio’s “汚染 (osen).” For a title meaning “contamination,” it might seem strange that the song begins with a music box lullaby. This soothing tune quickly disintegrates into atonal disarray, making way for some sinister chiptune bloops. A short dose of chuggy, albeit generic riffs, get a lot more creative around the :43 mark, before leading into the first verse. The best thing about this track is that melody was not sacrificed in the heaviness. Yui delivers an impressive, heartfelt performance, particularly in the final, extended chorus. The riffs throughout sound full-bodied, so it all makes for a satisfying listen. My main complaint is that the drums during the bridge sound a bit weak. While I don’t think this song reaches the top-tier likes of "失望エミュレイター (shitsubou emulator)” or “退廃レトリック (taihai rhetoric)," it’s one of their better “heavy” songs.

“WONDER f∞l PEOPLE” opens with a pumping, in-your-face beat, as Yui talk-raps his way through some bizarre Engrish (“POWER K LOOKS”) and does a roll call of the band members. I was preparing myself for a Kameleo-esque song where they all sing along. Thirty seconds in, the chorus sneaks up on you and it’s clean, poppy, and ecstatic. The whimsical synths give it a shibuya-kei flair. LiN’s lyrics continue to graces us with phrases like “YA SMELL ME? LACK OF ABILITY!” After the second chorus, the song pumps the brakes and gives a short taste of bossa nova relaxation, before quickly returning to the song’s almost gratingly hyper form. Like LiN’s other goofball tracks (“Cocky-discuS”), this might take 2 or 3 listens, before the humorous style sinks in. Nonetheless, I seem to be in the minority of MH’s UNiTE.-posse, because this is my least favorite on the single. It needed at least one more element (some kind of bridge or outro, for instance) to be more balanced. As it stands, it’s the single’s shortest track, but also the most repetitive.

Sana's joining the band last year has somehow ushered in higher production values (look at that shiny PV!) and generally more mature songwriting; while I still think the band sometimes plays it too safe in their “heavier” compositions (I’m looking at you “marble” and “osen” breakdowns), there is always enough variety on their releases to keep you interested. None of the four songs here sound remotely alike! I look forward to hearing Sana’s songwriting develop into his own, discernible style. Lucky for us, their 4th album UNiVERSE comes out this summer, so we don’t have long to wait for him to show us what else he’s got!

What did you think of the single?

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im never for comedy so im staying out of this discussion.
 
also will be there later i guess.

So I got this album today and there's not much to say to it. It's definitely is a step up from TBONTB, and I was surprised by the amount of heaviness displayed in this album. I also guess 極上脳震煉獄・弐式 is part of a new theme (as was gianizm) that started also with TBONTB. I wouldn't feel bad about this, since the gianizm songs were always special in the way the were composed, more complex and also more heavy. And there's something about the song I really noticed listening to other songs of that album. I don't know if it was intention or just lack of inspiration, but a few songs on CD almost caricaturize past songs of the band, such as "Demand", which features themes of "Cherish" from the NIGHTMARE album. So also 極上脳震煉獄・弐式 features a theme of Jishou.
 
I personally found this amusing, since Nightmare have done this before; taking a theme and using it differently in separate songs (Nadirecur+Fly me to the Zenith; Remembrance+ いつかの僕へ). I didn't like that nod to "the FOOL" though. Just totally weak compared to the original. But in terms of "Demand" it totally worked for me. Good thing they slaughtered that fun happy candy song "Cherish" in a way only Dir en grey could do it better with Tsumi To Kisei. bTW do you know other examples of *theme-sharing*? Be free to add to my observations on this album.
 
Overall though, the result is still weaker than that only good AVEX release that was SCUMS. The opener is great, but then it quickly falls back into dull average sounds until it recovers at "Quints", which is almost a parody of the whole pretentious concept of Nightmare. Wait--Sendai Kamotsu does that already? Weeell, I'd call SK just as pretentious in their "comedy" and "Quints" comes off actually much more subtle within that context. <<Cause baabyy I~ looove iiit>>. You said it Yomi. I love it too.
 
Then skip "fade", "the DOOL" and "Tao" if you will and you actually have a very nice experience with that album. It is much less repetitive, more complex, fresh and most of all INNOVATIVE than their catastrophous last album. Although they can't keep those positive aspects through the whole album, it is still worth mentioning, because we talk about friggin Nightmare.
 
One last thing I REALLY still have to complain about is the vocals. Because they're not only unpleasant, but also mastered in overly loud. Ouch to my ears.
 
6/10! Who would've thought that. EVER

Reviving due to that new album release. I am surprised not to see any thoughts/opinions on it yet and even a review. So, what did you guys make of it?
I only listened to them occasionally and have given their albums 'The WORLD Ruler' and 'Killer Show' listens, but haven't returned to them for a bit. I enjoyed them loads though and I personally think, while this album started off pretty weak, it progressed into a strong one with stand out points in later songs. I'm not impressed, but I'm happy to have given it a listen mainly due to the later part of it being quite catchy and fun.

Forum's J-pop sweetheart duo "Charisma.com" is hitting us with a new single on 15/4/2015 - Kongara Girl!
 
Cover art:

(Itsuka looks like Meg from Family Guy, roflmao)
 
Apparently the single is tied in with "Japanese Tangle teezer (yup, tangle teezers...) campaign", as it shows out @cover art...
 
The single will be strictly tie-up delivery/live-limited (Teezer delivery price w/ the song: 250 yen /live-limited single price: 1000 yen)
 
Tracklist for above-mentioned live-limited version:
 
M.1 こんがらガール (Kongara Girl) M.2 こんがらガール – LUU×OORこんがりMIX – (Kongara Girl -LUUxOOR Kongari MIX)   Source + shopping/delivery details are in/from their OHP.

On the rare ocassions I have to go outside, it just gives me more reason to stay in my house. x'D

Finally got around to Durarara, almost done and will probably start the next one.

;-; We won't have any more kyoselfloveing? <3
I mean, enjoy if you do and see you again! x3

I'll speak from a forum point of view. As of lately, thanks to the Skype group and regular chat, I feel as though i've gotten closer to the regulars there. So much of my free time when im on the computer and such is spent talking to those guys. We talk about pretty much anything and i feel like they're like my second family on the net. Cool and stupidly funny people and i appreciate them a lot <3 Y'all know who you are. 

As you already know, I adore their THEATER album so seeing as you love that one as much as this one is interesting and great to read. Hopefully that'll encourage more listens itself since THEATER is such a flawless release. The intro, 'To be awake is to be alive.' is particularly enjoyable and hooked me in quickly for the kickass tracks. 'REM SLEEP' and 'Idea' both really stood out to me on the first half of the album. It was my first time listening to the single tracks and they were also really catchy, if not more so. Another I really enjoyed was 'By the rain.'. And I very much agree that the track order is well done! I see my favourite from the album is in your top picks. World is mine. is just perfecto~
 

 
Fantastic review by the way, I hope to see more from you!
 
Edit: We have the same fav tracks. x'D

Yes dudes, yes. <3

As you already know, I adore their THEATER album so seeing as you love that one as much as this one is interesting and great to read. Hopefully that'll encourage more listens itself since THEATER is such a flawless release. The intro, 'To be awake is to be alive.' is particularly enjoyable and hooked me in quickly for the kickass tracks. 'REM SLEEP' and 'Idea' both really stood out to me on the first half of the album. It was my first time listening to the single tracks and they were also really catchy, if not more so. Another I really enjoyed was 'By the rain.'. And I very much agree that the track order is well done! I see my favourite from the album is in your top picks. World is mine. is just perfecto~
 

 
Fantastic review by the way, I hope to see more from you!
 
Edit: We have the same fav tracks. x'D

For the sake of people not being like, who is this togvro person why are they talking to me...

This is sweetholm/dorasuteika... I'm back kinda sorta. Not as active but back none the less.
 
I'll try to be active again! I missed you guys... I wasn't really gone that long.
 
aha. 
 
I don't know what this post his but hi everyone I love you.