Tokage

the only thing that decays is my hype for this project :]]]]]

the only thing that decays is my hype for this project :]]]]]

the only thing that decays is my hype for this project :]]]]]

rip art kei it was a fun 6 months

the only thing that decays is my hype for this project :]]]]]

horrible engrish on point as usual

but where is that supposed ''retro'' element hidden tho cuz i'm not hearing it

there's nothing idiotic about that first quote though

KOBAYASHI?!
 

 
suddenly tied w/ that nagoya Cthulhu supergroup thing for most interesting shit of the year imo tbh

KOBAYASHI?!
 

 
suddenly tied w/ that nagoya Cthulhu supergroup thing for most interesting shit of the year imo tbh

KOBAYASHI?!
 

 
suddenly tied w/ that nagoya Cthulhu supergroup thing for most interesting shit of the year imo tbh

KOBAYASHI?!
 

 
suddenly tied w/ that nagoya Cthulhu supergroup thing for most interesting shit of the year imo tbh

hoping for 1 live dist. single and a limited edition make-up box release before they disband forever

I think Crazy Lips has some sort of semi-sequel, ''Chi wo sû uchû'', focusing more on the special agent played by Hiroshi Abe and his sidekick, and as far as i can remember it was just as fucked up and bizarre as Crazy Lips. Even less horror than Crazy Lips, tho.

lol just don't release a fucking demo if you dont want people to hear an unfinished work ya fuckin egg

lol just don't release a fucking demo if you dont want people to hear an unfinished work ya fuckin egg

lol just don't release a fucking demo if you dont want people to hear an unfinished work ya fuckin egg

lol just don't release a fucking demo if you dont want people to hear an unfinished work ya fuckin egg

lol just don't release a fucking demo if you dont want people to hear an unfinished work ya fuckin egg

^ Glad that it made you wanna check out the album! With this singer, the general consensus is that the albums Dai 6 jikkenshitsu and Dai 7 jikkenshitsu are the best / must-listen material. Dai 5 jikkenshitsu is also a classic, tho they made that with their previous singer (his voice was a bit more straightforward / 'plain' maybe, if that helps xD).

at least we still have MERRY to listen to these days if we want more 9mm : ^ )

the guitar tone somehow reminds me of the soundtrack to those shitty new Yoshi's Island games

Artist: cali≠gari Album: 12 01. わるいやつら (Warui yatsura) 02. 脳核テロル (Noukaku Terror) 03. 颯爽たる未来圏 (Sassou taru mirai-ken) 04. セックスと嘘 (Sex to uso) 05. トゥナイトゥナイ ヤヤヤ (Tonight Toniyayaya) 06. ギムレットには早すぎる (Gimlet ni wa hayasugiru) 07. とある仮想と (Toaru kasou to) 08. 紅麗死異愛羅武勇 (Crazy I Love You) 09. バンバンバン (Ban Ban Ban) 10. フィラメント (Filament) 11. あの人はもう来ない (Ano hito wa mou konai) 12. さよならだけが人生さ (Sayonara dake ga jinsei sa)
Rating: | A fine achievement from the masters of weird.
 
When I heard the sad news that long-time drummer Makoto was out of cali≠gari, the future did not seem very bright for the band. At least, that's what I thought. cali≠gari have been kind of slacking off in terms of releases these past few years anyway – sporadic activity, lots of live-only and fanclub-only cash grabs, you name it. I, however, cannot hate them no matter what they do, as long as they deliver quality tunes I can get into. This album continues to prove that statement right, while at the same time asserting that they remain a force to be reckoned with, even as a three-piece.

12 is another typical cali≠gari full-length (as much as you can call such a quirky band 'typical'), packed with catchy melodies and occasional crazy outbursts. The band manages to find a decent balance between those two extremes. Gone are the days of totally mental freak-outs, like "Hakkyou Channel" for example, but they can still pack a punch when needed. Case in point, take the frantic trance-like pummeling punk of an opener "Warui yatsura", or the follow-up track "Noukaku Terror." These filthy little beasts contrast well with the album's brighter and airier compositions such as the gorgeous revamped version of "Tonight Toniyayaya" (proving that the creative juices are still flowing) or the sweet closing track "Sayonara dake ga jinsei sa", reminiscent of another old tune of farewell, "Good Bye."

The best bits of 12, however, are the instances where the band isn't afraid to openly show their love for '80s new wave and pop nostalgia. Songs like "Sex to uso", "Gimlet ni wa hayasugiru" and the like are characterized by big fat slappin' bass goodness, twinkly synths, sharp cleaned-up guitar tones and… is that saxophone I'm hearing?? Clearly, they spared no creative expense when arranging these fine pieces of 'updated throwback' music. There’s even a nod towards a sort of proto-VK atmosphere (very much like what they did around 1998-1999) in tracks like the swift "Sassou taru mirai-ken," the post-punk tinged sax-o-rama of "Crazy I Love You", and the aforementioned "Sayonara…". Altogether, these colorful elements make this full-length both enjoyable for hardened, long-time cali≠gari fanatics and those new to the band's curious antics.

Overall, 12 paints a picture of a band of 'professional eccentrics' who still know how to rock out as well as craft some interesting songs. The days of youth are gone, of course, so one mustn't expect an onslaught of all-out craziness. They more than make up for that with a big bunch of catchy moments that blends their past styles and influences into a powerful mixture that sounds anything but dated. In short, this is probably the best cali≠gari has done since their comeback. I cannot wait to see & hear what the future holds!


Support the band! 12 @ iTunes (Jp)
12 @ CDJapan
12 @ Yesasia