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I have just listened to this album once with the second play-through going on as I'm writing this, but I'm doubtful my mind about this will change since it's Mejibray being Mejibray. Here's some notes from first impressions.
 
How Mejibray functions is akin to a factory at this point as the releases come out consistently in consistent quality. They stay true to the form and the wheel remains un-reinvented, with most of the experimentation being rather subtle and mostly just small variations to the particular mold their songs are made from; and that said this album will not win over anyone who has disliked them in the past. The band definitely has a trademark sound courtesy of the production job, MiA's power metal infused metalcore riffage and Tsuzuku's rough and effortlessly cool vocals. All the elements they've had in the past are very much present here, and it is an album for fans and the people who come in expecting something other than just ol' bijuaru with tsuzuku & co. will be disappointed.
 
The songs tend to feel a little samey during the 70 minute long behemoth, however this also manages to make the album feel very coherent. In the past where they would do very formulaic A-side, a little more upbeat B-side and the heavy B-side single track listings, here there's none of that "variety" as some would put it. A lot of the songs have similar paces and there's almost a complete absence of gimmick. The pacing is perfect especially with the Kisaki ballad being in the middle, though while I did certainly notice the absence of their always-quality A-sides on the second haafu, it didn't really matter too much...
 
And in fact, to me most gripes I'd have don't really matter because I just like the sound that they have. I think the riffs are kind of corny, they recycle shit like hell and Tsuzuku is the uncrowned king poseur of the visual kei scene, but that's kind of the appeal here. Tsuzuku is as charming as ever with the choruses being a definite highlight, and to me he could make an entire album where he just recites a phone book from beginning to end and I'd probably enjoy listening to it.
And as crappy as I think a lot of their riffs are, they do work for me in the context of everything. The non-single tracks while do lack the pop sensbility, are just really solid Mejibray tracks with hits and misses here and there, but I don't really care lol. I would say that overall this is some of their best material to date. There's no shit like HATE on this album which is gr8 2
 
 
ratings are stupid/5 

They decided to hold a party in a club to celebrate Ko-ki's birthday, where they would play as DJ.
Well, first the fans had troubles to get in because of their ages (they didnt say anything about it before start selling tickets) and also the police went there.
 
After the members played in a relllllllllly boring way , and they all got drunk and got crazy. They weren't nice with the fans and just wanted to flirt with their gurls in front of the fans.
So everyone was like "did i pay for this shit?" "its okay to have a private life, get drunk and flirt around but why invite fans to see that?" "i didnt want to see the members like this"
Result, 80% of the ppl there left ViViD fanbase (which wasnt big recently) so i wonder how they'll leave this situation now.
 
Im not accusing them or anything, just heard that this tour wasnt selling well so it sounded like a  coincidence to me.

They decided to hold a party in a club to celebrate Ko-ki's birthday, where they would play as DJ.
Well, first the fans had troubles to get in because of their ages (they didnt say anything about it before start selling tickets) and also the police went there.
 
After the members played in a relllllllllly boring way , and they all got drunk and got crazy. They weren't nice with the fans and just wanted to flirt with their gurls in front of the fans.
So everyone was like "did i pay for this shit?" "its okay to have a private life, get drunk and flirt around but why invite fans to see that?" "i didnt want to see the members like this"
Result, 80% of the ppl there left ViViD fanbase (which wasnt big recently) so i wonder how they'll leave this situation now.
 
Im not accusing them or anything, just heard that this tour wasnt selling well so it sounded like a  coincidence to me.

They decided to hold a party in a club to celebrate Ko-ki's birthday, where they would play as DJ.
Well, first the fans had troubles to get in because of their ages (they didnt say anything about it before start selling tickets) and also the police went there.
 
After the members played in a relllllllllly boring way , and they all got drunk and got crazy. They weren't nice with the fans and just wanted to flirt with their gurls in front of the fans.
So everyone was like "did i pay for this shit?" "its okay to have a private life, get drunk and flirt around but why invite fans to see that?" "i didnt want to see the members like this"
Result, 80% of the ppl there left ViViD fanbase (which wasnt big recently) so i wonder how they'll leave this situation now.
 
Im not accusing them or anything, just heard that this tour wasnt selling well so it sounded like a  coincidence to me.

They decided to hold a party in a club to celebrate Ko-ki's birthday, where they would play as DJ.
Well, first the fans had troubles to get in because of their ages (they didnt say anything about it before start selling tickets) and also the police went there.
 
After the members played in a relllllllllly boring way , and they all got drunk and got crazy. They weren't nice with the fans and just wanted to flirt with their gurls in front of the fans.
So everyone was like "did i pay for this shit?" "its okay to have a private life, get drunk and flirt around but why invite fans to see that?" "i didnt want to see the members like this"
Result, 80% of the ppl there left ViViD fanbase (which wasnt big recently) so i wonder how they'll leave this situation now.
 
Im not accusing them or anything, just heard that this tour wasnt selling well so it sounded like a  coincidence to me.

this album is gonna be so fuckkkn awesome 

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My relationship with this band started out great. Their music was an over the top circus music spectacle with fun chugging and breakdown dubbing, great contemporary visual kei vocal stylings with fantastic generic choruses, and all of it was brought together with a big dumb production job. Even at their most subdued I still found shit pretty catchy and good for an intoxicated listen. 
 
Now the short romance is brought to an end and the band did exactly what I was afraid would happen as per usual with visual kei of this sort. The new songs on this album really sucked out all the fun I had with the singles tracks, and it's all just drab now. This might still be purely coincidental however, and they'd return to the form I prefer with whatever comes out next and that would have all the dumb breakdowns I'd desire, but I don't think I care anymore. I was really holding out hope that this band would do what no VK band has done so far, and that would essentially be the post-modern visual kei Suicide Silence with the fun of both generic metalcore and generic visual kei. Now it's pretty clear that this is not happening and I was just hoping for something that there was never really any indication for, and my enjoyment of this band was at least half optimism for what the future would hold.
 
Now in these new tracks their true nature is revealed; they're drab, dumb and most importantly of all, not fun. It speaks volumes when the visual kei interpretation of metalcore is so dire that the generic dogshit riff DAD AROMA lifted from somewhere got people excited. Gawd.

I'd rather say its called 'equal' cause almost all the songs are the same haha.

Dude, read again what i said, i didnt say its not important, i said ITS NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT hahahaha
 
Back to the point, Kra dont sell well enough to a 13 y.o band, ViViD is avarage, D=OUT okay, the others : BEEEEEEEP 

OH MY GOD HER VOICE IS _SO_ DIFFERENT 

I'd rather say its called 'equal' cause almost all the songs are the same haha.

Artist: アルルカン Album: ニア・イコール Score: It's called near equal because all the songs are just as good as one another.
In life, the first impression is everything. This applies even to music, doubly so for visual kei bands. The first visual kei band in a long time able to combine metalcore with dubstep in a way that didn't make me want to smash my head against a wall, アルルカン's single 墓穴 left a good impression on me. With all their ducks in a row, the announcement of their first full album piqued my interest. I was curious to see what direction this nascent band's first full-length would go in, how many risks they would be willing to take, and how far they bend their approach to music before something gives.
 
However, the second impression is just as important. アルルカン play it safe with near equal, opting to neither amaze nor disappoint. Previously released singles 墓穴 and Eclipse hover a cut above the rest, but there's not a gulf of difference between the old tracks and the new tracks. If anything, they all sound interchangeable. This is both a good and a bad thing.

This is a good thing because it shows that the first few releases weren't a fluke. Their overall sound remains the same, borrowing elements from their peers while also excelling at what they play. 暁-aki- has nice growls with a penchant for catchy hooks and the guitarists have an ear for good riffs. Many of the songs give off the same vibe and toy with the same ideas in a different way. I understand that they are a new band still finding their way, but their bag of tricks is small. They've already recycled such ideas like the dubstep sample over a breakdown, or the overused aggressive verse/uplifting chorus dynamic. As always, the melodic parts kick ass, but it wouldn't hurt to let in a few more influences take over during those moments. The melodic bits are 90% of why this band sounds as good as it does.

We can break up the songs on near equal into three categories. The first is the energetic metalcore numbers that form the backbone of their sound, such as opener 暁 and single 墓穴. There are some more electro rock oriented tunes such as Alive and あの窓に教わった事. Then there is アルルカン's softer side with ending track clepsydra and カレイドスコープ, where one can catch some power chords and piano on display. One look at the track list and it's clear that similar sounding tracks are close to one another. Thus, this album flows in phases instead of hopping between all the different approaches. Whether this is intentional or not I do not know, but it wouldn't be wrong of me to say they had three ideas going into this album and they made those three ideas work as best as they could.

This also leaves me with little else to say about any song in particular, as all points of praise or criticisms noted apply to most of the songs equally.

Does アルルカン miss the mark? While I would have been pleased if they had exceeded my expectations a second time, they delivered at the level I expected them to. It's an enjoyable, but forgettable album. That's not to say that near equal is bad. It's all rising action and no climax, and the abundance of familiar tracks don't help any. There are also moments in individual tracks where the transition between two phases of the music aren't as clean as they could be. There's an undeniable feeling of dissatisfaction at the end of the album, as if the blistering pace and raw energy teased at with prior singles doesn't translate well into a full album. Next time around - and there better be a second album - these rough edges should be polished up.

This is a contender for one of the top visual kei albums of the year - although that's not saying much - and アルルカン has set the bar for visual kei at a comfortable height. If this band continues activities at their current rate and find some way to make their sound more memorable, I can see them gigging at Budokan in a few years.

Three cheers to no tragedies and more music from visual kei's new poster boys.

Yeah, the album is kinda boring tbh.
The songs are all like "i heard it by them before".
They must find new elements too use on their sound, or they gonna be boring and repetitive as fuck, what would be pretty sad cause i really like them...

Yeah, the album is kinda boring tbh.
The songs are all like "i heard it by them before".
They must find new elements too use on their sound, or they gonna be boring and repetitive as fuck, what would be pretty sad cause i really like them...

Yeah, the album is kinda boring tbh.
The songs are all like "i heard it by them before".
They must find new elements too use on their sound, or they gonna be boring and repetitive as fuck, what would be pretty sad cause i really like them...

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Did you also know that they're hard-working musicians too? Gee, I didn't know that either!

FUCK YEAH, cant wait for the album

I speak Japanese and im probably moving to there on next year or 2016 Just message me if you have any doubts about Japanese and stuff, i may try to help

I speak Japanese and im probably moving to there on next year or 2016 Just message me if you have any doubts about Japanese and stuff, i may try to help

I speak Japanese and im probably moving to there on next year or 2016 Just message me if you have any doubts about Japanese and stuff, i may try to help

Artist: ユナイト (UNiTE.) Single: レヴ (Rev) / ice Score: Armed with a new drummer, UNiTE. returns with a brand-new single!
Earlier this year, UNiTE. lost longtime drummer Yukimi to chronic back problems. Having been a member since the days of キャンゼル (Canzel), the ex-band of three UNiTE. members, he will be missed. With new drummer Sana (ex-EVE's Yoshi), UNiTE.’s 6th single レヴ / ice marks a new beginning. So how does Sana compare to Yukimi? Well, it's a bit early to say, but one thing's for certain: he's more into showmanship. If you watch the Rev PV, you'll see he plays his instrument about 35% of the time and spends the remainder of the time flailing his drumsticks around! But in all seriousness, his drumming has more of a robust sound and he already uses more double bass than Yukimi ever did. I'm looking forward to seeing how his future compositions compare to Yukimi's!

The single opens up with Rev, composed by guitarist Mio. Dark, ominous synth lines lead into an explosion of chuggy riffs one wouldn’t expect from a group of sparkling VK boys. Prepare to headbang! There’s an interesting rhythm that produces a sense of momentum-- almost a “rev"ving effect. While the initial part of the verse features some clunky Engrish lyrics, it is followed by much smoother, groovier pre-chorus, punctuated by light-as-air synths that squeak their way to the surface of the dense soundscape. This has to be my favorite section of the song. While the chorus is indeed catchy, it's not poppy to the point of disrupting the song-- something you can't say about many of the band's contemporaries. After the second verse, the song slows down for a dose of atmospheric synths and twangy guitar notes, before going into a guitar solo variation of the intro riffs and finishing out with one more blissful chorus. The keyboard outro might be a bit out of place, but it does help to tie the song to UNiTE.’s more typical style. Not to mention, Mio's synth arrangements are always a pleasure. Barring the Engrish, there’s strong vocals throughout the track by Yui. I can see Rev becoming one of the band’s premier “heavy” songs, so for this track, I suggest cranking the volume up to 11 and letting it blast!

Right away, fans can identify ice as the work of none other than guitarist LiN. Solidifying his reputation as the band’s quirkiest composer, this track stands out, vocally and musically. Of note from Yui, there’s a striking “itadakimasu” intro, a funky falsetto section (it’s not written in the lyrics, but is that English?), and a fast spoken word section reminiscent of oldschool VK. The song is very bass-driven and adds to the urgent, dancey beat. There’s also a slight spooky-tinge that recalls LiN’s classic B-side Love_Duck_Core_Nothing. “Squealing” pre-chorus guitar notes and a creepy “scratchy” fret board effect during that spoken word section are among the commendable moments of tight guitar work; this song outperforms Rev on a technical level. If you're not feeling the song, at least give the video a quick watch. It’s a contender for one of the best VK PVs this year! Just in time for Halloween!
The final track, 君は知らない (Kimi wa shiranai), is written by Shiina Mio. Keen fans (and eagle-eyed readers) will know that this is a “different” composer than for Rev. In fact, Shiina Mio is in general responsible for softer, poppier tracks, while the Mio “persona” takes over for the heavier, darker tracks. What’s most remarkable about this song is the prominence of acoustic guitar, which hasn’t shown up enough in the band’s repertoire. As soon as the first verse begins, one of the band’s signature traits appears in full force: ADD technical riffing. No other pop-rock band I know features such prevalent guitar work, but Shiina Mio and LiN will not stand for simple power chords. Instead, they trade off notes, go up and down scales, and show off with other riffing shenanigans. It's what makes UNiTE. stand out to me, but some listeners might be turned off by such unrelenting riffs. Yui delivers an emotional and sweet vocal performance, fit for this type of ballad. While the most conventional of the three tracks, Kimi wa shiranai is a welcome acoustic variation of the band's core sound.
With the double A-side Rev / ice, UNiTE. gained a new drummer and churned out three new songs. So what is the result? Is it “rev”olutionary? I wouldn’t go that far, but it is one of their best singles to date. As a maxi-single, there isn’t much concern about cohesion, so the band uses the three tracks to exhibit three wildly different styles – and they do quite well in all three! I’ve been looping the single for the past few weeks and each song offers something to keep me coming back. While I would say ice is my personal favorite (I'm a LiN fanboy, what can I say?), last.fm tells me that I've listened to Rev the most! Because of the variety and quality of the songs here, the single serves as an excellent starting point for new listeners. So if you’ve been sleeping on UNiTE., now’s the perfect time to give them a chance!
What did you think about the single?

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