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This is exactly how it went for me too, I owe my introduction and appreciation of Post-Punk music to them and Lillies and Remains. And I agree SECRET POSTCARD is one of their best works.
 
As for the main post, that's a very convincing and well-written introduction to the band. It would definitely make me check them out if I had no idea who they were.
 
Not sure about the order, but my personal top 10 would look something like this:
1. Sleepwalker
2. Wire Tensioning Method
3. Witch
4. KMKZ
5. CRACK
6. Scent
7. Shooting Star
8. MANIAC (Michael Sembello cover)
9. B U G
10. LOVE
 

Secret Postcard surely was one of the best PLASTICZOOMS works with tons of earcatchy tracks. I can see why some of Secret Postcard track got high place here lol
its too bad you didnt mention "Rubbers", it also a good upbeat solid song, one of my fav track on Critical Factor.

well, thanks for create this lovely post. lets see how many PLASTICZOOMS fans here~
 
PLASTICZOOMS are one of band that dragged me into general Post-Punk music btw 

Secret Postcard surely was one of the best PLASTICZOOMS works with tons of earcatchy tracks. I can see why some of Secret Postcard track got high place here lol
its too bad you didnt mention "Rubbers", it also a good upbeat solid song, one of my fav track on Critical Factor.

well, thanks for create this lovely post. lets see how many PLASTICZOOMS fans here~
 
PLASTICZOOMS are one of band that dragged me into general Post-Punk music btw 

Top 10 - Song Edition
If you're new to an artist, you might want some recommendations before you dive into their whole discography, and what better way to help you out on that than to present to you a handful of favourite songs from across a band/artist's whole work? You might be wanting a heads up, especially those with a hefty discography, or just a starting point to lead you to the best spot and work your way down from there. Whatever the case, here's a personal list of my favourites by Gothic rockers PLASTICZOOMS.
 
This list is ranked, so the numbers are meant as a specific order in this case. I hope this proves to be helpful for any members who are interested in trying them out, or even encourage other fans to make their own lists in response on whatever PLASTICZOOMS related they might want to also do.
PLASTICZOOMS
Vocalist Sho Asakawa, guitarist Taiyo Ikeda, bassist Jun Yokoe, drummer Yuta Kurata, and keyboardist Shinpei Morishige make up the band. Their style can be described as alternative, shoegaze rock, but they touch upon many different sounds with each release ranging from post punk to electronic. They also have just as much of a focus on their appearance as they do sound. They're well known for their Gothic appearance, and are more popular overseas than in Japan due to this and their almost Visual Kei-esque attire. They have even collaborated with fashion label Discovered, had a photo shoot exhibited by professional photographer Nao Takeda, and appeared in "The Reality Show", a magazine where they worked with photographer Nobuyoshi Akari and designer Jill Sander. Sho himself has a brand called Venus Eccentric and is a DJ. PLASTICZOOMS are a very active band that are constantly evolving as musicians. In an interview, Sho has even compared the band to a chameleon in that they change "color from time to time" with each release. While this is certainly true, as evident with their first album (Charm) being especially punk influenced while their second (Starbow) has more of a pop sound, they continue to get better and better in my eyes. 
 

10. SWAN
 
9. SAVAGE
 
8. THE MORNING SUN
 
7. Witch
 
6. WOODS UNDER THE MOOD IN THE LOOP
 
5. P A R A D E
 
4. ILLUMINATION
 
3. PINK SNOW
 
2. Cry. Distance.
 
 
1. Sleepwalker
 
 
It was difficult just picking out ten PLASTICZOOMS tracks, who admittedly don't have that big of a discography compared to most, but even so there were two specific songs that unfortunately couldn't make it in that still deserves mentions.
"MONOCHROME" really can be the only reason you need to check out their second album CRITICAL FACTOR just because of how perfect it is of an opening to the release. The messy yet grungy execution and overall dark sound makes this one an instantly repeatable tune all on its own."The Shadow" is a fine example of how the band used to sound early one, and easily my firm favourite from their early discography. It's a hauntingly beautiful yet quite simple post-rock tune compared to their recent output.
 
So, do we have any other PLASTICZOOMS lovers in the house? Anything you'd like to add, or change, or comment on? Give us your thoughts below! Also feel free to suggest other artists you might want to see be ranked like so: song wise, release wise, PV wise, you name it! I hope you enjoyed!

涼平(ryouhei)(メガマソ(megamasso)) new band "Migimimi sleep tight" will hold their first live "Migimimi sleep tight Preview Night!!" at Shibuya VUENOS at 2016/05/01, at which their preview single "Migimimi" (1,000yen) & live-limited one-coin single "Akirakeiko" (1 song, 500yen) will be released
 
"Migimimi sleep tight" members:
Vo.&Gt.宮川依恋(miyagawa iren) (ex-NEXTRADE)
Gt.&Cho.&Perf.涼平(ryouhei) (メガマソ(megamasso))
Ba.&Cho.JOTARO (ex-FUNKIST)
Dr.&Cho.松本誠治(matsumoto seiji) (the telephones, FINAL FRASH)
 
 
"Migimimi" [track list]
01.Migimimi
02.lcicle Order
03.Sleep tight, Gleep night(SE)
 
http://migimimi.com/
 

Heloo~ I just joined here about last year ago.. and just realized I never post on this forum XD
Im from Indonesia, got stuck with J-music for 4 years, I believe. I love loud & heavy visual kei bands especially band who have virtuoso guitarist on there xD (like Hizaki, Leda, MiA) , I listened to pop rock and alternative too, my fav are Plastic Tree and Ayabie.
Recently I listened to common Djent band, just like Meshuggah, Veil of Maya, etc. and stick around with MBHI, its so hard to find Japanese (especially VK!) Djent Bands ;_;
Well yeah, hello (again xD) to you all ! Have a bright day, and nice to kill you~

Okay, got it x3
Well, im using mobile version, dont know how to multiquote, sorry !

Yeaaah~~ *cheers*
What the difference between Ayabie and AYABIE with all capital ? o.o
Difference band eh?
okay, thanks to know you, beni!

Heloo~ I just joined here about last year ago.. and just realized I never post on this forum XD
Im from Indonesia, got stuck with J-music for 4 years, I believe. I love loud & heavy visual kei bands especially band who have virtuoso guitarist on there xD (like Hizaki, Leda, MiA) , I listened to pop rock and alternative too, my fav are Plastic Tree and Ayabie.
Recently I listened to common Djent band, just like Meshuggah, Veil of Maya, etc. and stick around with MBHI, its so hard to find Japanese (especially VK!) Djent Bands ;_;
Well yeah, hello (again xD) to you all ! Have a bright day, and nice to kill you~

I think someone recommended me this website because of how there were downloads on here you couldn't find elsewhere. 

Heloo~ I just joined here about last year ago.. and just realized I never post on this forum XD
Im from Indonesia, got stuck with J-music for 4 years, I believe. I love loud & heavy visual kei bands especially band who have virtuoso guitarist on there xD (like Hizaki, Leda, MiA) , I listened to pop rock and alternative too, my fav are Plastic Tree and Ayabie.
Recently I listened to common Djent band, just like Meshuggah, Veil of Maya, etc. and stick around with MBHI, its so hard to find Japanese (especially VK!) Djent Bands ;_;
Well yeah, hello (again xD) to you all ! Have a bright day, and nice to kill you~

Any Malice Mizer covers?
 
(Too soon?)

all I can think about it is the new genre called enka kei.
no srsly.