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I was just thinking the same thing.
 
Oh well, can't please everyone. 
 
I actually prefer the second song and it's the fact that it almost sounds disjointed that intrigues me the most. idk. I like daring songs that sound so chaotic to the point where you think they're going to just clash and fall apart and then they surprise you and and everything lines up. Makes me think of clock work or something... like.... idk how to explain it. 

Well it said to share our thoughts... so just gonna do that then since no one else has. 

I think this album is made up of a lot of different attempts of genres the band may not have been prepared for. I still would not call it a terrible album. I actually found a few songs on here that I did enjoy to an extent. I still think this album got a lot more hate than it deserved, i don't know if  it was the name, or if Sadie is just a fav band to hate, but I have certainly heard worse things that get higher ratings. 

Over all this album has maybe 3 memorable songs the rest being pretty muddy sounding and phrased very oddly. The overall transition was very odd and didn't help either, but I find this to be more of an experimental stage for them, which happens to a lot of artists and the next release will either be stunningly better or it will nose dive. 

I'd give this album a 2.5/5 which is a 50/50 and I don't think it deserves less than that.

Having been a solid gazette fan for most of their career (until recently) from my opinion and understanding, both of these albums were very huge indications of change and growth with in their musical career. NIL I believe was the album that really gave a hint of change from their releases prior to that. It was a solid transitional album, though they had a short hiccup with stacked rubbish i think. NIL is the album I feel that really pulled in the mass amounts of fans. That's when i remember them blowing up. DIM is also a hint of change for them. I admire this album over NIL not because it's better, I just feel it was a lot more experimental. DIM was that one album I could tell all the members were really in sync and this was a sound that they spent all their time and energy and passion trying to create. I feel that DIM flows extremely well and conveys a lot of different settings and emotions in a story like manner. The transitional tracks add a nice touch. While some people thought those to be annoying and a rip off because they weren't actual songs, I found them to be very artistic and enhancing. Those tracks were like bread crumbs, giving an offsetting preview/intro to the next phrase of the album as a whole. I don't particularly have an opinion on what that album led them in to in regards to their current works, but DIM as a whole was a piece of artwork in my wholeheartedly honest opinion.

I'm nostalgically attached to NIL, but my taste appreciates DIM more. But both albums have their pros and cons, and are still strong releases in the band's discography.
 
NIL feels a bit more organic overall since it's not constrained to a specific aesthetic like DIM - basically, there's more variety. DIM on the hand seems to have a clear-cut vision (from the highly stylized PVs, to the artwork, to the incessant use of SE tracks in an attempt to guide you through that vision), and as such, the songs on the album don't step too far out of line from that vision. They managed to achieve an amazing sense of cohesion with DIM - almost as if the album tells a story. Personally, I think that ambiguous, yet palpable "story" of DIM is what draws listeners to this album over NIL - which I think was also a good effort, but feels more just like "another VK album", ya know?
 
That's not to say NIL isn't worthwhile. With the atmosphere of DIM being so thick, it's easy for that album to feel oppressive, while NIL has a kind of levity permeating throughout it. Another thing I enjoy about NIL is the fact that there are more solos and much more going on guitar-wise, while DIM is riddled with breakdowns and mirrored-chugging (which gets old fast especially when there are 2 guitarists). The guys of gazette may not be super-technical guitar/drum-gods, but they can rock out with their instruments when they want to and I would have liked to hear more of that in DIM. In that sense, many of the songs on DIM felt a bit sterile. Tracks like "13STAIRS[-]1" and "Nakigahara" - while great, presented a slew of musical opportunities for the gazette that they failed to capitalize on. "Nakigahara" was begging for a solo or some sort of instrumental fuckery, but instead drug on for like 3 minutes too long. "13STAIRS[-]1" was something new and fresh for the gazette, and still stands out in their discography today, so they really could have experimented a bit more if they wanted to. And the gazette doesn't have to get all progressive or anything - even if one song on DIM had an instrumental section on it like NIL's "baretta", I would have been more satisfied!
 
But with everything said, I still prefer DIM overall. Despite it's flaws, the album and everything surrounding it were curated so fantastically, and that's not always an easy feat achieve - in vk or anywhere else.

work in very super progress... this is basically... 2% done honestly. : | I have so much more work on her hair to do, plus I still have to shade the skin for real, but you know GOTTA DRAW THE REST OF THE THING FIRST. 

I kinda draw all over the place. I'm like man I'm tired of drawing let me color.  and then i'm like... FUCK WHERE'D MY BASE COLOR GO... then i'm like time to improvise. 
 
anyway please enjoy this poop.

I was just thinking the same thing.
 
Oh well, can't please everyone. 
 
I actually prefer the second song and it's the fact that it almost sounds disjointed that intrigues me the most. idk. I like daring songs that sound so chaotic to the point where you think they're going to just clash and fall apart and then they surprise you and and everything lines up. Makes me think of clock work or something... like.... idk how to explain it. 

I was just thinking the same thing.
 
Oh well, can't please everyone. 
 
I actually prefer the second song and it's the fact that it almost sounds disjointed that intrigues me the most. idk. I like daring songs that sound so chaotic to the point where you think they're going to just clash and fall apart and then they surprise you and and everything lines up. Makes me think of clock work or something... like.... idk how to explain it. 

Interesting loll, to me it sounds like a CPS chorus, which is gold to me XD

Well it said to share our thoughts... so just gonna do that then since no one else has. 

I think this album is made up of a lot of different attempts of genres the band may not have been prepared for. I still would not call it a terrible album. I actually found a few songs on here that I did enjoy to an extent. I still think this album got a lot more hate than it deserved, i don't know if  it was the name, or if Sadie is just a fav band to hate, but I have certainly heard worse things that get higher ratings. 

Over all this album has maybe 3 memorable songs the rest being pretty muddy sounding and phrased very oddly. The overall transition was very odd and didn't help either, but I find this to be more of an experimental stage for them, which happens to a lot of artists and the next release will either be stunningly better or it will nose dive. 

I'd give this album a 2.5/5 which is a 50/50 and I don't think it deserves less than that.

Well it said to share our thoughts... so just gonna do that then since no one else has. 

I think this album is made up of a lot of different attempts of genres the band may not have been prepared for. I still would not call it a terrible album. I actually found a few songs on here that I did enjoy to an extent. I still think this album got a lot more hate than it deserved, i don't know if  it was the name, or if Sadie is just a fav band to hate, but I have certainly heard worse things that get higher ratings. 

Over all this album has maybe 3 memorable songs the rest being pretty muddy sounding and phrased very oddly. The overall transition was very odd and didn't help either, but I find this to be more of an experimental stage for them, which happens to a lot of artists and the next release will either be stunningly better or it will nose dive. 

I'd give this album a 2.5/5 which is a 50/50 and I don't think it deserves less than that.

Well it said to share our thoughts... so just gonna do that then since no one else has. 

I think this album is made up of a lot of different attempts of genres the band may not have been prepared for. I still would not call it a terrible album. I actually found a few songs on here that I did enjoy to an extent. I still think this album got a lot more hate than it deserved, i don't know if  it was the name, or if Sadie is just a fav band to hate, but I have certainly heard worse things that get higher ratings. 

Over all this album has maybe 3 memorable songs the rest being pretty muddy sounding and phrased very oddly. The overall transition was very odd and didn't help either, but I find this to be more of an experimental stage for them, which happens to a lot of artists and the next release will either be stunningly better or it will nose dive. 

I'd give this album a 2.5/5 which is a 50/50 and I don't think it deserves less than that.

I'm also quite new to them, in that I've only listened to one or two tracks by them but I do have an whole album of theirs I'm looking forward to listening to. Their style is so silly looking to me that I find it fantastic. In my opinion, they're a bit like a cross between Oshare and Visual Kei, so I didn't know what to expect, I just gave them a shot and I really enjoy their music. I understand how it can't be everyone's cup of tea but I'm rather fond of them. : 3

Omg this is so bad....
http://m.soundcloud.com/tomina-staeger/jarofhearts
That ones better ;;

I did this in one take, and didn't layer or edit anything so sorry if the quality sucks, but it doesn't matter that's not going to excuse how terrible it is. BUT I DO LIKE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. thank you. here it is.
 
https://soundcloud.com/tomina-staeger/untitled

I like your voice.

while everyone is entitled to their opinion, and while the album may not be a grand ol stroll in the park, I think people are being a little immature and taking the bashing way out of hand. I'm not a Sadie fan, and I haven't listened to it yet, but I do respect that they have a following and that some people find it good music. By all means, give it a negative review, but anything beyond tasteful and professional word play just makes you look like an elitist douche who thinks your musical taste is superior to anyone who may like this album. 

This may be a bad example, but telling someone hey you're a little over weight, try some healthier options is a lot more respectable than saying, JESUS YOU FAT FUCK JUST KILL YOURSELF YOU WASTE OF SPACE. which is what I'm comparing all this bashing to. 

On top of that, a group effort to bash on a release does not make this forum look appealing for new potential members that may have great things and activity to contribute. 

So I guess all I have to say is, let's not waste so much energy hating on something you clearly dislike. You dislike it, great share that opinion and move on to something more enjoyable.
 
EDIT: this is not directed to any one person in particular, and those of you just speaking your mind, by all means keep up the good work. But if giving this album a bad review is the highlight of your week... I'm really sorry that you have nothing better to do. :'[

I did this in one take, and didn't layer or edit anything so sorry if the quality sucks, but it doesn't matter that's not going to excuse how terrible it is. BUT I DO LIKE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. thank you. here it is.
 
https://soundcloud.com/tomina-staeger/untitled

while everyone is entitled to their opinion, and while the album may not be a grand ol stroll in the park, I think people are being a little immature and taking the bashing way out of hand. I'm not a Sadie fan, and I haven't listened to it yet, but I do respect that they have a following and that some people find it good music. By all means, give it a negative review, but anything beyond tasteful and professional word play just makes you look like an elitist douche who thinks your musical taste is superior to anyone who may like this album. 

This may be a bad example, but telling someone hey you're a little over weight, try some healthier options is a lot more respectable than saying, JESUS YOU FAT FUCK JUST KILL YOURSELF YOU WASTE OF SPACE. which is what I'm comparing all this bashing to. 

On top of that, a group effort to bash on a release does not make this forum look appealing for new potential members that may have great things and activity to contribute. 

So I guess all I have to say is, let's not waste so much energy hating on something you clearly dislike. You dislike it, great share that opinion and move on to something more enjoyable.
 
EDIT: this is not directed to any one person in particular, and those of you just speaking your mind, by all means keep up the good work. But if giving this album a bad review is the highlight of your week... I'm really sorry that you have nothing better to do. :'[

Okay since this entire thing just threatens to go haywire at some point I will from now on hide all posts that aren't at least somewhat decent reviews of the album. And with decent I mean, a review that I can see was put at least a little bit of effort into. If you want to talk shit about Sadie in general (or just because you have nothing better to do fuck if I know) do it in their respective artist thread and not in here. Okay? 'Kay. This thread is for reviews only and tbqh I've seen far too many posts already that don't fit the criteria for a review thread. Also if you're gonna call people out on their circle jerking, fine with me, but also this thread isn't the place for it if you don't include a review of the album itself. Sai out.

I started with cdjapan as well, later moved to hmv also because they're better for huge orders... however I don't make that kind of money anymore so I either buy it on itunes if it's available or go through shopping services to get things from various auctions sites or japan only shops. So I can't say that i stick to just one place... I just use whatever is convenient at the time I need it.

while everyone is entitled to their opinion, and while the album may not be a grand ol stroll in the park, I think people are being a little immature and taking the bashing way out of hand. I'm not a Sadie fan, and I haven't listened to it yet, but I do respect that they have a following and that some people find it good music. By all means, give it a negative review, but anything beyond tasteful and professional word play just makes you look like an elitist douche who thinks your musical taste is superior to anyone who may like this album. 

This may be a bad example, but telling someone hey you're a little over weight, try some healthier options is a lot more respectable than saying, JESUS YOU FAT FUCK JUST KILL YOURSELF YOU WASTE OF SPACE. which is what I'm comparing all this bashing to. 

On top of that, a group effort to bash on a release does not make this forum look appealing for new potential members that may have great things and activity to contribute. 

So I guess all I have to say is, let's not waste so much energy hating on something you clearly dislike. You dislike it, great share that opinion and move on to something more enjoyable.
 
EDIT: this is not directed to any one person in particular, and those of you just speaking your mind, by all means keep up the good work. But if giving this album a bad review is the highlight of your week... I'm really sorry that you have nothing better to do. :'[

while everyone is entitled to their opinion, and while the album may not be a grand ol stroll in the park, I think people are being a little immature and taking the bashing way out of hand. I'm not a Sadie fan, and I haven't listened to it yet, but I do respect that they have a following and that some people find it good music. By all means, give it a negative review, but anything beyond tasteful and professional word play just makes you look like an elitist douche who thinks your musical taste is superior to anyone who may like this album. 

This may be a bad example, but telling someone hey you're a little over weight, try some healthier options is a lot more respectable than saying, JESUS YOU FAT FUCK JUST KILL YOURSELF YOU WASTE OF SPACE. which is what I'm comparing all this bashing to. 

On top of that, a group effort to bash on a release does not make this forum look appealing for new potential members that may have great things and activity to contribute. 

So I guess all I have to say is, let's not waste so much energy hating on something you clearly dislike. You dislike it, great share that opinion and move on to something more enjoyable.
 
EDIT: this is not directed to any one person in particular, and those of you just speaking your mind, by all means keep up the good work. But if giving this album a bad review is the highlight of your week... I'm really sorry that you have nothing better to do. :'[

while everyone is entitled to their opinion, and while the album may not be a grand ol stroll in the park, I think people are being a little immature and taking the bashing way out of hand. I'm not a Sadie fan, and I haven't listened to it yet, but I do respect that they have a following and that some people find it good music. By all means, give it a negative review, but anything beyond tasteful and professional word play just makes you look like an elitist douche who thinks your musical taste is superior to anyone who may like this album. 

This may be a bad example, but telling someone hey you're a little over weight, try some healthier options is a lot more respectable than saying, JESUS YOU FAT FUCK JUST KILL YOURSELF YOU WASTE OF SPACE. which is what I'm comparing all this bashing to. 

On top of that, a group effort to bash on a release does not make this forum look appealing for new potential members that may have great things and activity to contribute. 

So I guess all I have to say is, let's not waste so much energy hating on something you clearly dislike. You dislike it, great share that opinion and move on to something more enjoyable.
 
EDIT: this is not directed to any one person in particular, and those of you just speaking your mind, by all means keep up the good work. But if giving this album a bad review is the highlight of your week... I'm really sorry that you have nothing better to do. :'[

while everyone is entitled to their opinion, and while the album may not be a grand ol stroll in the park, I think people are being a little immature and taking the bashing way out of hand. I'm not a Sadie fan, and I haven't listened to it yet, but I do respect that they have a following and that some people find it good music. By all means, give it a negative review, but anything beyond tasteful and professional word play just makes you look like an elitist douche who thinks your musical taste is superior to anyone who may like this album. 

This may be a bad example, but telling someone hey you're a little over weight, try some healthier options is a lot more respectable than saying, JESUS YOU FAT FUCK JUST KILL YOURSELF YOU WASTE OF SPACE. which is what I'm comparing all this bashing to. 

On top of that, a group effort to bash on a release does not make this forum look appealing for new potential members that may have great things and activity to contribute. 

So I guess all I have to say is, let's not waste so much energy hating on something you clearly dislike. You dislike it, great share that opinion and move on to something more enjoyable.
 
EDIT: this is not directed to any one person in particular, and those of you just speaking your mind, by all means keep up the good work. But if giving this album a bad review is the highlight of your week... I'm really sorry that you have nothing better to do. :'[