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Ro plz got a reaction from rekzer in the GazettE 2 new live DVD/Blu-Ray release and 18th anniversary oneman live
this channel has a couple of the performances up. Enjoy
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Ro plz got a reaction from -NOVA- in the GazettE 2 new live DVD/Blu-Ray release and 18th anniversary oneman live
this channel has a couple of the performances up. Enjoy
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Ro plz got a reaction from RazorGenesis in lynch. New Album "ULTIMA" & 15th Anniversary Project [XV]
This album needs to slap. XII was hot garbage and they didn’t release anything last year. Let’s hope some fresh ideas have spawned.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Cereal Killer 13 in Dir en grey
This cover was solid, in the same way that EASY MAKE EASY MARK was. I'll most likely forget it exists then be pleasantly surprised when i come across it randomly.
Its easily the best out of the bunch and say what y'all want about DEG and their mixing, etc...
But these niggas really put their best foot forward when it comes to covers. How is it that they've managed to outshine all of the other notable acts on this release? I'll give LYNCH and ANDROID ACID cred for the D'erlanger tribute album. A lot of these tributes at this point are half assed. DEG fans are the only ones eating from em it seems.
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Ro plz got a reaction from suji in Which visual kei trope would you ban?
Dumbasses thinking that they can get away with smoking Weed and then getting caught...
This ain't the US.
Stop it.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Egnirys cimredopyh in sukekiyo to release new Blu-ray "LIQUEFACIO" on 2020.2.29
This looks like glossed up MID.
Even a well crafted and well produced performance can't save this snooze fest of an album
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Ro plz got a reaction from IamHeth in sukekiyo to release new Blu-ray "LIQUEFACIO" on 2020.2.29
This looks like glossed up MID.
Even a well crafted and well produced performance can't save this snooze fest of an album
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Ro plz got a reaction from Cereal Killer 13 in Post your "UNPOPULAR" music opinions!
Dir en grey and Sukekiyo are known primarily for their Dark-toned music, which they do well for the most part. With that said, I think DECAYS (and probably Seraph), gets hella flack because its on the lighter side. Kinda as if its illegal for the individual members of Dir en grey to be involved in or do any sort of music that isn't dark toned. The salt when Secret Mode came out was hilarious at best. SO many ppl were "let down" lmaoo. Of the 3, DECAYS's appeals more to me these days primarily because its a nice break/contrast tone wise. And their music, while its simpler than Dir's and Sukekiyo's is much more easier on the ears but still creative enough to keep me going back. DIE really struck gold here.
Or maybe ppl aren't sleeping on DECAYS but its just cool to rag on em.
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Ro plz reacted to filth_y in Dir en grey
How can you still call them worn out when you complain about his drumming since, idk 5+ years now? It seems to be his style by now, get over it or stop listen to them.
I am not a drummer but damn, this same sentence complaining about him every time in every thread for so many years now gets kind off annoying to read.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Komorebi in Which visual kei trope would you ban?
Dumbasses thinking that they can get away with smoking Weed and then getting caught...
This ain't the US.
Stop it.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Axius in Which visual kei trope would you ban?
Dumbasses thinking that they can get away with smoking Weed and then getting caught...
This ain't the US.
Stop it.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Cereal Killer 13 in Which visual kei trope would you ban?
Dumbasses thinking that they can get away with smoking Weed and then getting caught...
This ain't the US.
Stop it.
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Ro plz got a reaction from nikuman in Which visual kei trope would you ban?
Dumbasses thinking that they can get away with smoking Weed and then getting caught...
This ain't the US.
Stop it.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Ruri in Which visual kei trope would you ban?
Dumbasses thinking that they can get away with smoking Weed and then getting caught...
This ain't the US.
Stop it.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Peace Heavy mk II in BLIND REVIEW - Dir en Grey's "Vulgar"
Y'all fuckin hatin
This is easily one of the best reviews of 2020. Speak your truth @Peace Heavy mk II
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Ro plz got a reaction from nullmoon in BLIND REVIEW - Dir en Grey's "Vulgar"
Y'all fuckin hatin
This is easily one of the best reviews of 2020. Speak your truth @Peace Heavy mk II
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Ro plz got a reaction from Fyrnia4Maya in Dir en grey
I feel like I should be more knowledgeable on music dynamics and such since I do write music for fun but tbh
...maybe my ear isn't as trained as everyone who has this HUGE issue with the production but to me, its nothing that drastic. I feel like I've heard worse.
Musically its easily one of their best efforts in a long time and these lives are a great testament to that.
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Ro plz got a reaction from zombieparadise in Worst To First: Dir en grey
Kisou is terrible studio album but the MODE OF Live(s) show the album in a new light for me.
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Ro plz got a reaction from Cereal Killer 13 in Worst To First: Dir en grey
I really enjoyed this thread. Thank you @Zeus.
As for DSS to ARCHE, I did somewhat of a case study for it.
The band (or maybe just Kaoru) did want to make a more badass version of Uroboros because of how well received Uroboros was. They were really confident and very open when it came to promo for DSS. Remember how Shinya did a QnA on FB? And how they had giveaways every other day like a month or so before DSS dropped and the twitter account was hella active? Once the album dropped and they seen how many units it sold, it definitely hurt their ego and overall morale.
To paint a picture here's what i was able 2 pull from Wiki:
Uroboros JP sales: 43,316
US Sales/Shipments: 6054
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DSS JP Sales: 37,586
US Sales/Shipments: 3,900
(if im wrong here or these numbers are inaccurate, please let me know)
The bands attitude shifted after that and I remember there was a lot of talk about them hating each other and possibly disbanding, due to the interviews that dropped post the release of the album. It also didn't help that the performances were and arguably still are pretty bad due to how they recorded DSS. Clearly the band didn't learn their lesson because they proceeded to take the same approach when it came to the Unraveling, which imo aged badly minus a few songs.
The band did go back to basics when it came to ARCHE and that same energy they went into DSS with was non-existent. Yes, they did learn how to work together again but they played it safe sound wise. It has hints of their oldie stuff mixed with DSS, thus making it one of their most lukewarm albums to date and imo it doesn't hold up well years later.
The Insulated World, is a step in the right direction. It has elements from ARCHE and DSS that blend well with each other and has enough freshness thrown in that separates its self from them.
Its also has some of the bands worst written songs to date...Zetsuentai and Devote My Life belong in a dumpster fire.
As much as I love the album, its no where near as creative as DSS or Uroboros. DSS is where the band peaked and now they're in the same boat as Lynch. and the GazettE. They've found their medium and they're gonna stay there, while occasionally doing something that really stands out. The World of Mercy should be a clear indicator of that. And THAT IS FINE.
Promotion wise, I don't think they care much for it at this point. ARCHE had like 2 singles but they were REALLY spaced out. The insulated world had like 2 other really spaced out singles as well. Though, a lot of that could be because of DECAYS and Sukekiyo. They also stopped dropping physical releases for the US as well and I think that's out of spite for the low sales DSS did over here.
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Ro plz got a reaction from raspberrynilla in 12012
I can't fucking believe this lmaoooo
I HATE IT HERE!
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