Seimeisen

Seriously? Production reasons? ugh!

When I heard the preview, I thought "LOVE IS DEAD" initially. But now that I think of it, comparing this song to "LOVE IS DEAD" is a brutal insult to D'espairsRay.

Covers from OHP: yeah, I know, the covers are small. Hopefully bigger ones will be up on Amazon by next week. Previews from OHP: (click the links) アイアムメンヘラ (like a blend of アリス心中 and メンタル＝ヘルプ) Mr. ストレンジマン (sounds like it could've been a 毒盛る b-side) ラストレイン (I want to say it sounds kinda OZ-ish) Overall, I'm looking forward to this single release, despite the previews being what I expected. And as it turns out, the TYPE B DVD will include live footage. I was wrong about the maybe part.

PV for "A FLARE" ...... with SEVENCORE gameplay. It's kinda weird. LJFFBfJB6K0

^^ the track list was just put up on their mobile webpage. Their computer webpage is down, so......previews coming soon, maybe? TYPE A DVD will oddly enough include a music video for ラストレイン (which is a TYPE C bonus track). TYPE B DVD will include a tour documentary for "Screams of Japanese Crusher" which might include actual live footage. and of course, TYPE C gets the bonus track (ラストレイン).

Found This on Sony Music JP Can someone translate this? I think it has something to do with store distribution.

YAY! FUCK FUCK FUCK!!! This will probably end up costing ¥10,000 when it hits mbok as late as November.

Everything new sounds good, really good! But, I think I will be wrong about MIRRORS fitting into the album.

I know it's the lead single, which has to be epic, but HOLY SHIT I MUST HAVE THIS ALBUM!!!

R指定『オカルト地獄』 Got it super cheap, only $18, Saved $200! Also, tipper sticker engrish

Last thing I downloaded from Amazon MP3 was 256k. But that was a few years ago, so things probably changed. Either way, I think it's easier to download from iTunes, regardless of quality, and I'm not an MP3 fan anyways. As for my next question: I've been toying with the idea of bidding on something straight from mbok and having it shipped to a Japanese address (my Tenso mailbox), without using a shopping service. Has anyone tried to do something like this?

I would recommend iTunes! Technically, iTunes and Amazon MP3 are the same bit rate (256), but iTunes uses AAC which is way higher quality than MP3. 256k AAC is actually quite close to lossless, there's not too much of a difference.

That's an interesting sorting. I'm glad HINDSIGHT will be on the album. It's a good song that wasn't mastered very well. As for OMINA VANITAS, maybe it will be an instrumental/sound effects track that will make HINDSIGHT a proper ending?

^^ It's too bad it probably won't make it on the next album. It's a great song!

^ I know it's three months later, but I feel I should still answer that question before asking mine. Just in case you haven't tried it out yet, the site looks legit. I think prices are decent because they're in Taiwan, not US. But if you're still not sure, make your first purchase cheap. I have two questions: 1 - Does anyone know if Japanese iTunes has finally upgraded all they're stuff to "iTunes Plus"? I've noticed that plus icons on some albums (that did have them) have disappeared, but I'm still not quite sure. 2 - What's a good shopping/auction service to use for mbok?

I like the idea of a continuation of TOXIC, only because the ending to that album was too abrupt. But I can say now that if there are intro/outro tracks, I will be pissed!

YES IT'S ABOUT TIME! August is going to be a great month.

葵＆涼平？ Nope! It's アヤビエ - and they're finally back, after years of 葵 having the metal sucked out of him, and 涼平...... doing something else that also isn't metal. Regardless of that, they've both matured as musicians. 涼平 has matured a lot as a composer, and while keeping to the typical song writing pattern, something about his songs are quite progressive. I really enjoyed this entire album, every song was great. My only gripe about this album is that it felt short, even for ten tracks. I will say, however, that I'm glad they chose to re-record old songs as bonus tracks, especially the two they chose (copies of 閉園の後、雨 and 蝶 can set you back $50/each, maybe more). It's interesting to hear how much 葵's voice has matured since his very first song (閉園の後). As for the re-recorded version of 蝶, the guitars are clearer and everything is much more present. 葵 and 涼平 have also matured as producers. This album is essential for all アヤビエ listeners. It has elements inspired by their present-day side projects, and something to remind you of the old days. It even has a cartoony CD cover, just like old times. Recommended Tracks: - ぬめり取りねぶり (!!!) - カメレオン症候群 (agrees with Daggi's comment) - 良秀ノ深遠ナル悩ミ (That kind of ending song that leaves you wanting more! Listen closely, you'll hear some screaming.)

According to the band's OHP, Suehiro Maruo designed the artwork. Oh, and according to 7net shopping, the other two bonus tracks are just alternative versions of and .

live-distributed? goddamnit!!! Why do bands do this all the time?

The preview reminds me of their Houyoku material. Actually looking forward (and not cringing) to this release.

Love the OHP background music. This wait is gonna KILL ME!!! And as for their new look: I don't usually focus on that, but...... Hiroto's hair. It's seen better days.

I agree. Their 2010 releases weren't all that great, but 毒盛る gives me hope for their future releases.

I have seen this day coming for awhile, but finding out about it was somehow, still abrupt, it interrupted every thing, the mood I felt the minute before, every thought I was thinking. I still don't know what to say about this. I mean, he already quit his job awhile back, but still, this sucks! May he rest in peace

Lyrics for entire album from utamap 02. VENOMOUS SPIDERWEB 03. SLUDGY CULT 04. RED 05. SUICIDE CIRCUS 06. SHIVER 07. MY DEVIL IN THE BED 08. Untitled 09. PLEDGE 10. RUTHLESS DEED 11. PSYCHOPATH 12. VORTEX 13. TOMORROW NEVER DIES