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Crush seems like a really down to earth person too with all the popularity he deserves it. I'm happy for him. I hope he doesn't feel too much pressure to re-create it with his new music. 
 
I haven't even watched the drama yet but just hearing the song and seeing Gong Yoo's sad puppy eyes the whole time makes me tear up. why are all the actors and actresses so good looking why am I a potato

That entire OST and the drama ripped my heart and played with my emotions and even had Chanyeol in it ;A;.
But I do agree with Crush being loved by Korea, dude's music was everywhere last year in K-Town in Tokyo. His voice is so damn sweet it's unfair.
Haha, you would hear the Goblin OST and then see cut-out cardboard figures of male cast next to every restaurant XDD.
 
Once again for the good times ;A;.
 

Omg Crush. ToT ♥ He's got so many great songs. Last year that Goblin OST was everywhere so I think everyone in Korea loves him now lol. 

Speaking of k-r&b, I remembered a song that would play a lot in a Korean cafe I used to visit XD.
To be honest Crush can wipe the floor with my heart and I won't mind.
 
 

Haha yes they did! It's a rabbit hole that sucks you in when you start looking for new groups/artists. I always dabble in the k-r&b/khh fringe so it never ends. XD
 
They're a bunch of solo artists on the label that did a collaboration album together. But I do think the label is only a few years old. The vocalist in the group I follow mainly (Villain) debuted in 2016 afaik. 
 
The unit consists of Jung Jinwoo, Villain, June, Gaho, Moti, and Kei. G.
 
 

Love the music video though ! It's so trippy I can't stop looking at it <3.  And did they just say "end of the freaking world" ? XD
I swear some of these new groups have some nice concepts and music videos. Makes me wanna go back to stanning new groups XD.

As you all know, every other month a trade-off is hosted here on the forum! However, many people enjoy creating more than one playlist or simply create some for fun in their spare time. Not sure where the share yours? Post them here (youtube playlist, spotify playlist, download link, etc.)so other users can enjoy them too. Feel free to post your thoughts on them.
 
A few things before you post:
 
Give your playlist a title Give a short description ( I made this playlist based on... The theme is...)  
I'll make an index on this first post once we have enough replies.
 

This is how I love to remember myself : crying and being sweaty after a MUCC concert XD. First half of last year was amazing XD.
 
 

I just think I'm not a fan of her trying to pull off a "natural" ginger look. In her defense, I think very few people can pull it off to begin with.  I didn't like it in "So Fresh" either.
 
My Planetarium babies are S L A Y I N G
 

This song is so me in the club after many many shots.
But, at least the make-up is nice ?
Come on, Hyunaaaa...*sigh*

Hah XD 
 
 

Thanks a lot, I'll check everything out when I get back home. It feels like a smart concept though, starting really small and progressively get better.
 
HAH
Dad jokes, hell yeah I'll take you up on that offer
Thank you, with all the help and support I'm seeing on this thread, I feel like I can definitely do it and get better, and I do hope this helps to inspire others who are struggling too.

Yeah I kind of had the same problem at one point in my life with a person I used to think was my best friend but, in the end I was the only one who tried and after I stopped trying I was questioned and then thrown away like one of those gums after you chew them too much XD. 
That helped me learn how to cut out toxic people and just all together know what's best for me. So, I guess experiences like this are good if you pick out the positive things and the lessons from them. 
If you need positive reinforcement or dad jokes or roasting people, my inbox is open any time ✨. Good luck with everything you are doing ☺️! 

That cover is damn shiny and kinda holographic and the album comes with a random member photo card.. reminded me of k-pop so much I felt triggered XD. Also yes to 茫然自失 in any version <3.

What I learned from watching other people is that talking to someone feels nice and even if you don't get a solution to your problem, at least you got it out of your chest. I'm not the type to talk about my problems and I tend to "self-cure" myself too much. But when I actually do talk with people, it feels great. People like friends or my mum. I cut out all the toxic people I used to have in my life and feel way better. And music. That helps calm down my inner "demons".
I also learned from a youtuber that I should love myself more and hate somebody else instead XD.
I never had suicidal thoughts or stuff but sometimes it does feel stuffy and days will end up with swollen eyes from too much crying and anxiety makes me lose it but, I managed to not fall too into deep, because, I was lucky enough to have a mother like mine, who is a combination of an angel and a tornado at the same time. I also have a best friend who annoys me more so that I don't have energy to hate myself.
But in the end, if you feel alone, there is no shame in seeking for help or admitting that you are struggling.

@doombox
I just realize it when creating the list lol
甘い暴力 has all of their songs on yt, which is really cool.
 
@Triangle
Yes, I think I got stunned by all the beautiful three covers albums. Koroshi no Shirabe, for those effects you just mentioned, for the green shinning line which draws Shin Homura, and the Blood effect for Shin Tsuuzetsu. The guys should make more like those.

That cover is damn shiny and kinda holographic and the album comes with a random member photo card.. reminded me of k-pop so much I felt triggered XD. Also yes to 茫然自失 in any version <3.

Hello MH ppl, like I basically make every year, this is my list from what I enjoyed the most from 2017, I took more than I expect to create and elaborate it due to some things related to my university, but that is now fixed.
This time I have done some changes on it's structure and to look more clean with smaller pictures. I did a top 10 for singles, mini albums and full albums, with small reviews for all of them.
Check it, give me some feedback if you like it, and if you have shared the same feeling in one/more releases below. Also, later check HERE to see what are my "all starts" rating for what I have listened during the whole 2017, and if you think I'm missing a release, let me know so I can look for it and listen.
 
 
SINGLES:
 
1. RAZOR - DNA

First note for the single, I don't like the DNA song, but I felt in love with the songs for ネイキッド (Naked) and 嫌、嫌、嫌 (Iya, Iya, Iya). The major guitar riffs from 嫌、嫌、嫌  and all the worked with the music composition was already a gem to make an entry to my favorites releases from 2017. But during my first listen to the single, most to point right after 嫌、嫌、嫌 , there was ネイキッド to start. During it's first seconds I knew that this would be interesting to listen, and during every moment from this song I felt thinking, "IS THIS REALITY?". I didn't had that feeling in a long time. That feeling with the already great 嫌、嫌、嫌 one, made it to be my favorite single, and as well my favorite release from 2017.
Favorite inside: ネイキッド, 嫌、嫌、嫌
 
2. REIGN - COBALT

A surprise, but not so suprise because it's Ikuma's related. I do like his vocals since the first days on the band アンド (Ando). I personally had no trust into REIGN when they debut, I found their first singles kind boring saving maximun song per single, but when Kaji (drummer) left and Rami joined the band, they changed drastically changed their music, for me, they changed for good. Later Rami left and Kazuhiro become their 3rd and newer drummer. Kazuhiro perfectly fits on them. I couldn't expect REIGN would grow that much with him. COBALT is unbelievable my favorite work from those guys. The single carry a mystical intro with VENOM and his full music set, followed by Death Mary which is a very well made jazzy song, and so MOON CHILD, a great ballad song.
Favorite inside: ALL
 
3. ラッコ - 虫入りチョコレート

Great part here knows I'm one of Tenten's hardcore fan club listeners, so It wouldn't be a yaki's list without he being part of it. 虫入りチョコレート (Mushiri Chocolate) is still my favorite from them from 2017, I'm still missing their 数の原理 , 溝鼠賛歌 and 弱肉教職. But 虫入りチョコレート songs style is what I expect ラッコ to make during their next release acts.
ラッコ by far isn't my best Tenten, and probably won't be. No doubt they need some improvement for future, and they have potential for this, their line up members are great and skilled. Hyped to meet their future steps.
Favorite inside: 雨の怪虫, 液体, 幽囚谷のバッタ
 
4. RAZOR - LIQUID VAIN

Being RAZOR's second single, they was successful at building good release, and a stunning song main song, LIQUID VAIN is a almost 6 minutes long song that doesn't leak it's quality from the began to the very end. I also like 邪崩 (Evil) and ADAMZ a lot, but it looks like they don't fit very well in the same pack. Waiting for their next single, and what color will be feature.
Favorite inside: LIQUID VAIN, 邪崩
 
5. DADAROMA - いいくすりと、わるいくすり

After getting a bit dissapointed with DADAISM#3 in earlier 2017, I become into a possible hopeless about what they would make, and if this kind of style were going to be into next releases. They got my trust again with on them with their following single, but yet nothing compared to what DADAROMA did so far on their past years. Later, they made an info report for いいくすりと、わるいくすり (iikusuri, waruikusuri) to come on November. いいくすりと、わるいくすり was their best way to close DADAROMA's year, songs like いいくすり and アリス イン アンダーグラウンド(Alice in Underground) and 2017年 7月 21日の日記 makes me proud of this band.
Favorite inside: いいくすり, アリス イン アンダーグラウンド, 2017年 7月 21日の日記.
 
6. アルルカン - 影法師

What to say about 影法師 (Kageboushi) that isn't related to high level music? Love at first sight and listen, this is still one of a few singles that I listen on it's full size on repeat, without skipping or getting tired. No doubt this is the kind of music I enjoy the most for them to make. I wish アルルカン would be able to keep 影法師 and ジレンマ style for some upcoming releases, which are my favorite releases so far.
Favorite inside: ALL
 
7. アクメ - マグロ解体チェーンソー

After DIV's sad disbandment and seeing months passing by, and nothing about Chisa to return to the scene with a new band. I suddenly got bumped by an info reporting a band to debut, and guess what, Chisa was on it with Shogo. I become totally fulfilled the most when listening to アクメ's マグロ解体チェーンソー (Maguro Kaitai Chainsaw). The full single vibe turned into an blend/mixing with electro and rock. This was probably Chisa and Shogo wished to keep for DIV. マグロ解体チェーンソー is an impressive main song with a good composition work and also back vocals that worked incredible well. Followed by Cry Wolf, that carry a heavy beats and riffs.
Favorite inside: マグロ解体チェーンソー, Cry Wolf
 
8. DEZERT - 撲殺ヒーロー

I started to listen DEZERT when they made their debut into the scene, but never became a fan from what they released later. At a most recent status, I gave them another check for them with their two occult best albums, and their music finally triggered on me. I got even more interest when Vivi (ex.Moran) joined them. Vivi turned into Miyako, and he put on the table heavy skilled guitar, something he never made with Moran.
Their 撲殺ヒーロー (Bokusatsu Hero) single, is a very balanced release and gave some fabulous and yet unknow feelings for DEZERT.
Favorite inside: 幸福のメロディー, ヘドロママ, 遭難(piano version)
 
9. lynch - BLOODY THIRSTY CREATURES

With the news regarding Akinori left to fix some personal problems, I got feared about what this could affect lynch and their future endevoures for music in general. Something like lost of their remarkable style didn't happen and BLOOD THIRSTY CREATURES was a blast for all of their songs. This single got me the same feelings I once got with I BELIEVE IN ME single years ago, which since that time is still my favorite single.
Favorite inside: ALL
 
10. ZON - Mr.GONG

I still remember when this band came to start activities, I got to follow those guys for their look, later became interest on their music when they first released "Heads up!", I wasn't mistaken to keep listening to them.
Mr.GONG is an amusing single, the main song and replica is what I look more into. Looking foward to their upcoming mini album and futher music releases to those guys.
Favorite inside: Mr.GONG, replica

FULL ALBUMS:
 
1. JAKIGAN MEISTER - ejacuIation

The first is full award is nothing less than my all time favorite guitarrist also knowed as Sakito (lead guitar for NIGHTMARE). After NIGHTMARE went hiatus and all the members got into different solo projects, this is what I was waiting the most. JAKIGAN MEISTER also has Ni-ya (bassist for NIGHTMARE). For the first time, Sakito become the major vocalist from a band. The songs on the album don't seem that good playing one at once, but it got really good when playing everything together, a conection between all can be notice.
Favorite inside: ALL
 
2.Kra - Kraのすゝめ

Another genious move from Kra, this best album prove that they are enough great to keep during another 10 years around. Even it being a best album, I still believe the main reason for it being made was for Taizo take part on those fabulous songs.
Favorite inside: ALL
 
3. MUCC - 新葬ラ謳

One fragement from MUCC fabulous year, and surely what a digged the most. It was my first time ever checking 葬ラ謳 songs, and it was my time to know why people claimed this to be one of their best ever made album. This release changed all my perspective from them, changed from regular to good. Enjoying basically 90% inside, I want to be able to listen it on my next life.
Favorite inside: ズタズタ, 僕が本当の僕に耐え切れず造った本当の僕, 絶望, ホムラウタ, 幸せの終着, 暗闇に咲く花, 黒煙, 君に幸あれ
 
4. THE GAZETTE - TRACES VOL.2 - BALLAD

The so hyped release from 2017 by great part from 2017, and also a self request ballad album from THE GAZETTE surfaced into being a remastered version. A shame with some songs and blessing move for others. I it would be lie to say I like everything, cos I didn't, some of my most favorites like 枯詩(Kare Uta), D.L.N, 白き憂鬱(Shiroki no yuutsu) hadn't the same feeling I once had for the original versions... but songs like reila, CASSIS and WITHOUT A TRACE was well remastered after all. Wish they also could have done a remaster for 飼育れた春、変われぬ春 (Shiikureta Haru, Kawarenu Haru).
I won't be tagging for the favorite, but for the better well remastered.
Favorite inside: reila, CASSIS, WITHOUT A TRACE, 紅蓮 and 絲.
 
5. NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST - BEST 09'17

Nokubura turned to be one of my favorite "playing heavy" bands. Besides some bands actually make, their best album is def with their best in. I would just change the new version from "bullet of skyline" to the Ivy's version.
Favorite inside: ALL (less the new version of "bullet in skyline").
 
6. vistlip - BitterSweet

I like vistlip since SINDRA got released, since this day was a love relation with those guys and their music. When the time came with more and more releases, I become even more interest to think if they would be able to make a 10th and go even futher. They just celebrate this mark in 2017, making a wonderful release with what I believe to have the kind of music path a follow more for them.
Favorite inside: WIMP, Walking Dead, MONOGRAM, BLACK BOX, 星一つ灯らないこんな夜に。, CONTRAST, BABEL and COLD CASE.
 
7. Purple Stone - 赤と青

The 7th position goes to one of my most interest/addicted bands. Also being a best album, the album is no doubt a good start for those who wants to give the boys a try. Songs like ミラーボール (Mirror Ball), デサバ (Desaba), sakura and Imperial Dragon are their newest into this release, also seems to follow a new direction ito how their others songs on it are. Bringing up some really interesting japanese's traditional music fusing with their original good style.
Favorite inside: ALL (less 素晴らしきこの世界へ and 嘘つきピエロ)
 
8. 己龍 - 二〇〇七～二〇一七 (2007-2017)

Along with 和楽器バンド, 己龍 is probably the band that was more succesful into pleases with the mix of traditional japanese instruments and rock music. Their best album is not a a totally let down, songs were way better than some older, but I think they had a lack into remastering 悦ト鬱 but still a song without doubt.
Favorite inside: 泡沫, 彩, 悦ト鬱, 灯, 天照, 月下美人, 九尾, 花魁譚, 叫声, 雨夜ニ笑エバ, 愛怨忌焔, 明鏡止水, 月ノ姫, アカイミハジケタ, 私ハ傀儡、猿轡ノ人形
 
9. MUCC - 殺シノ調べII

After so many good releases from MUCC in 2017, I couldn't be missing this one here, it surely has it's potential. This shinning cover is also fabulous.
Favorite inside: 茫然自失, 儚くとも, 流星, Mr. Liar, ファズ and 翼を下さい
 
10. THE NOVEMBERS - BEST BEFORE

Can't say if this is their best album, cos I didn't follow them so close, but I know this album have what I like the most in quality from them. Flower of life still grows as my best song from them.
Favorite inside: Flower of life, Romancé, きれいな海へ, keep me keep me keep me, Xeno, dysphoria (Before Today version), Misstopia, human flow (dip cover), バースデイ, 今日も生きたね.

This is how I love to remember myself : crying and being sweaty after a MUCC concert XD. First half of last year was amazing XD.
 
 

This is how I love to remember myself : crying and being sweaty after a MUCC concert XD. First half of last year was amazing XD.
 
 

I'm sure it's already old news for those that follow the scene, but SM put out a posthumous album for Jonghyun (Poet | Artist), available for digital download yesterday and available for physical purchase today. At first, the idea kind of put a bad taste in my mouth, but the profits are going to are going to his mother, "as well as 'the foundation for the establishment of an organization to help those who are living in difficult circumstances'".
 
It's really good. Like, really fucking good. I'm not sure if it's on the same level as She Is for me, but they're very close. Take a Dive? Ooh. OOOH.
 
I never could get into Kpop, as much as I tried (and tried hard) throughout the years, nothing really stuck with me. I had a huge DBSK/TVXQ phase, but that was about it. I love Zico's work, and I love K-indie, but Kpop is just a different beast that I can't seem to tackle. But Jonghyun was one of the greats, imo. There was a lot to him that stuck out to me, and I think it's very tragic that he's gone. He was very bright, very talented.
 
Anyway, I'd really recommend you check it out if you've ever been into him, or even if you haven't. It's got a lot of good tracks that I can't boast about enough.
 
 
 
 

i'm so glad i'm not the only one who loved karma, there's just so much different shit going on in that record but tbh it all really connects

I was so biased and trash and clicked on "Homura Uta" because I fell in love with this album when I had the chance to hear it live last year and for those overalls ya kno' im sayin' XD. But in all honesty, everything from the lyrics to the instrumental and the bass just clicked with me and formed this beautiful harmony for my ears (but dat intro doe <3). And can we talk about "Kaeranu Hito"? Boy that kills me every time. And freaking "Kimi ni Sachi Are"? Guuurl I wish good ol' 16 years me listened to this instead of other songs when I would be heartbroken. But now, for study purposes I will admit it has nice curse words in it, just refreshing to the ear <3. And "Zetsubou" was what I listen to during finals week after every exam \bitter laugh\. "Uso de Yagamu Shinzo" made me cry my eyes out when I heard it live. I loved this song when I got into them and to finally hear it live, shit was liiiit.
 
I also loved and still love me some "Karma" any damn time. That album has literally everything : edm songs that bring out that raver in me, Tatsuro's computerized voice that doesn't sound bad to me, Miya's toy that he used to make some futuristic sounds there (what was that toy anyway XD) that freaking broke in the end and they probably won't use it again ehehe XD, freaking Polaris just hold me and cuddle me because that song ruins me to the core and songs like "Hane" and "A." who make me straight up ugly sob worse than any rom-com ever did (I know, I'm a crybaby XD). I may sound like a peasant but I've never listened to an album like that before ehehe XD. I can say that that's what made me love them more : the fact that Miya stood there like "You know what, it's time to pull out my DJ skills and incorporate them in an album kthxbye ya'll". And for the love of everything, there's a DAMN GOAT and disco balls on a grass field just chilling on the covers of the albums. And there's also the song Lion that's just worth blasting it out at 6 am, on a summer, after getting out of the club and watching the sun rise like a G (not that I ever did that psshh XD).

myakuhaku is their best album since shion and I hope people aren't sleeping on it
 
MUCC's killin it this year