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I bought a Snapple today and whoever wrote this clearly doesn't have a brainis
Lorge image so am putting in a cut
 

So, a topic about the best jay-rawk cover art and there's no Isana Kagami? This is criminal.
 
She is best known for her works for Nocturnal bloodlust, but it's not just that: she did some services to Scarlet horizon, Babymetal and Soko ni naru, for example. It also includes design for goods, like posters and towels. It's not easy to find people abusrdly talented as her, so she deserves all recognition she can get. She has a website and Tumblr.
 
 
Nocturnal bloodlust - The omnigod

 
Nocturnal bloodlust - Providence

 
Nocturnal bloodlust - The best '09-'17

 
Nocturnal bloodlust - Unleash

 
Scarlet horizon - 7

 
Jester may fail & Saintz - Between 2 fires

 
Soko ni naru - Yaminabe (cute kitten <3)

queens

I had a job centre appointment yesterday and I know it was supposed to be informative/encouraging but all it did was teach me what a load of fucking arseholes the majority of employers are and how much I need to lie on my CV if I'm to ever get a job. Most soul-crushing ninety minutes of my life.

Had an opportunity to hear them live. It was bad... The music was listenable but the vocalist (that weeb one) couldn't hit a single note and I was glad they played only three songs but it was three too much for me anyway.

All I will say is that there is a reason most of us will say what we listen to most are acts like X, MM, Versailles, GazettE etc...where are the newer acts that inspire us like those ones have?
But, this is largely because I feel there isn't a lot of genuine intent in it right now. Compared to having musicians that used vk as a way of self expression and adding a new dimension to the music,  you mostly have standard rock bands that want to dress up because of the history of its success. I also believe the imagery has grown really homogeneous. You get people dressing exactly like more successful acts before them with no improvisation. How often do we have to see a rhythm guitarist that looks exactly like Teru? The lack of creativity is born from a place of dis-ingenuity.
Visual kei has become synonymous with marketing gimmick. Of course, there was always a marketing aspect to it, but there was also a rebellious nature to it, a way of expressing one's inner self and rejecting conformity. Adults on the large seem really afraid to be this way these days. So it's quite sad!
But, I believe like all things, a resurgence will come. There are people who experience the artists I enjoy for the first time now and think "This is really interesting!" For example, that youtuber who makes all those reaction videos where he experiences Japanese artists and usually really enjoys them! This has been my experience showing Japanese music to others as well.
Anything that is or was a pop culture phenomenon will fade out for a bit and come back eventually in full force. Remember how vaporwave was 'ironic' at first, "haha it's so corny and 80s isn't that silly" and now so many people are creating new genres to tap into sounds and moods of the 80s and obsessing over cyberpunk themes and imagery. I don't think visual kei will be too different in the end.
Let's do our best to help it grow further!

@monkeybanana4 Agree ❤️ 
Moran's final releases were absolutely gorgeous and having them all connect was brilliant
 
 
 

This thread is more insane than the other Unpopular Opinions thread lmao 

Just cuz they weren't around for it when it came out doesn't mean they never actually listened to it. Everyone's entitled to their opinions.

I never understood that mentality. It’s not like suddenly everything went to shit after 2010 lmao

Said every VK elitist who got stuck listening to moth-ridden bands yet is still active in the scene shitting on anything post 2010 that comes out lol

damn I've had periods last longer than this band.

jesus fucking khryst

Basically same for me. At least you know either doctor will help you or it'll go away by itself, so it's a win win.

I share your view, and perhaps am a little more militant with it. Allow me to explain...
 
I almost always dislike the way people act when they're under the influence. They aren't being their natural selves because substances alter their most natural state of mind and body. You cannot truly connect with someone's heart when they are under the influence.
 
There's also the fact that often times, alcohol and various drugs will destroy people from the inside. The severity varies of course, but I've known people with rotted teeth, destroyed skin, damaged hair, rotting fingernails, bad breath and a general stink caused by their substance abuse. This is just the external effects as well, nevermind the rotting of the brain and various organs. Heroin, meth, cocaine, alcohol, tobacco...it doesn't matter. It all has the same general effect in the end and I've spent my life watching my own parents rot away due to their addictions.
 
Human strength is cultivated by our eternal struggles. We can only grow through self discipline, knowledge and willpower. I believe any problem can be worked through this way. I say this from the perspective of someone with severe depression, anxiety and agoraphobia. Sometimes things can be very difficult for me. But I've always managed to push through because I try to be disciplined. It is not as easy as sitting down with a needle or a bottle and forgetting about whatever my hardship is at that time. But in the end, I feel better off, and I learn how to deal with things for the future. So I don't believe that people need it to get through the ups and downs of life, as they won't truly resolve anything through substance abuse. To me, this is what makes a person weak.
 
I have also known many people who say they cannot truly live without their vices. "I only like music when I'm high", "I'm only creative when I'm high", "I'm only social when I drink" etc. I think when someone reaches this stage, they've lost the ability to truly connect with things and accept/appreciate them as they are, most importantly themselves. If instead of working to heal their mental condition and to enjoy things simply, and instead lives a life where they are controlled by vices, they are living dishonestly and dishonorably. So I cannot respect them.

Just wanna say that I absolutely hate people who respond to anything that's even just a tiny bit 'out there' with stuff like ''omg how many drugs were they on when they made this xdddd''

Autism Speaks is a fucking awful organization that demonizes people with autism and acts like its some disease.
 
I feel like a bunch of Karens run that joint. Can’t believe people support them

The literal BTS Army.

Sorry, i saw band logo and I only saw Nintendo's MOTHER game. XD
 
BAD JOKE BOIS

May not sound unpopular but sort of an opinion of mine.
 
People should stop hopping the bandwagon and actually try something out for once. Don’t just hate it cause millions of people hate it, actually give it a shot and heck maybe you’ll like it yourself

I’ve followed them since 2006, so I’m glad they get back to the name that brought them initial success. 
 
In the end, music is the thing that is the most important. I hope they continue to pump out music like the last 2 remake albums!  Their refined skills+old compositions was so great and nostalgic. 

New look:
 

 

 

 

 

Members:
Vo. 双真/Souma (ex.IGGY)
Gt. 諒/Ryo (ex.BLESSCODE)
Gt. 詩結/Shiyu (ex.VETIQUE)
Ba. Яyu (ex.Far East Dizain)
Dr. S1TK (lack-co. (higiri))
 

 
Individual shots
 
 
 

Ok well that's actually a fantastic idea and should be applied literally everywhere 

anyone else gets stuck on one song, and then proceeds to listen to it on repeat until they hate both themselves and the song? 
 
that's also why I don't like having passengers in my car, because I can spend a 40 minute drive listening to the same song on repeat~