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I don't really think Junno was better at singing than Shu, I personally think Shu is UNDENIABLY better singer, but his profile, voice registrer and singing style does not suit what fans come to expect from boogieman's traditional sound. Maybe was not 100% unique and not the best singer on earth but his performance worked really well for what boogieman was doing and made them sound special, something Shu does not and that we are on our right to miss if we feel that way. Easier to understand now I hope Btw who is that Kirito guy? you made me interested lol

What!? Monopolize is a sad ballad!? seriously!? are you kidding me? I can't believe this lol boogieman are losing everthing that made them awesome to turn into an average emotion-forcing band. So sad. I hope I like the song at least when I recieve the cd. I hope they announce something interesting at their next oneman.

I liked howling and specially cocaine. New World with Shu is just ok when you get used to it imo. I really want to hear Monopolize, I am glad to read the title track sounds kagerou-ish. I am really interested in the second track, is it Akira's? Is it fast, hard, slow...? At this point I totally give up on Shu's doing a good work with old boogieman songs. I don't know what was the band thinking when they chose such an oposite kind of singer to substitute Junno. So sad he had to retire, he was awesome.

I will get my copy in a few weeks. How are the new tracks? Are they any good?

Completely agree. I think the a side it was not the best way to showcase his voice in boogieman though.

Hey byou did you finally get to listen the full Howling single? Did you like it?

I spected something more spectacular for this album since I liked the singles A LOT, but none of the new tracks kept my attention specially except the umplugged dress. I think I have to listen it a bit more.

hm I have allways thought Nightmare was a band that kind of throws in or tries any genre that can suit them into their works.

DECOY#2 is likely to feature a hidden track, probably an old song sung by Shu. My gess is パラダイムシフト (paradigm shift) since is one of their most played live since Shu joined.

^yeah it actually sounds really simmilar, wich is disapointing imo. I hope Sharaku comes back to studio with Cuckoo ASAP. Please.

I can't wait to get my copy in a few days... can any of the people please do a deeper review? >_< I would like to know what to expect from each track from your point of view. Thank you ind advance!

I'm not in the mood of writing somethin long really, so I will be straight xd Their best album by far imho. My favorite tracks are loveless, more loveless, The Requiem, Fate, Sumire September love, ???????????? in TOKYO Night and Until. 8.7/10 Great album!

No Greedy Emotion!? Crap.

The album was near The final phase of production according to the band, so maybe se can have it soon if things go well in japan...

I was wondering the same thing. It has been like 4 times since they are major they have move from label to label. But each label they join is bigger than the prior one so I think they try to get the higher production wallet aviable for their activities. AVEX tends to do a good managing of the bands. Megamasso just released their best album in February under this label. But I am affraid this label will burn them in a short period of time just like it did with D...

Avex tend to burn their artist, but they let them do what they want for the most part. I don't know how it will affect their music, but they may be able to have more freedom than in VAP. Also, at their current state and with the great resources AVEX most likely will put at their disposal they can reach oricon #1 with relative ease.

Nightmare will be releasing a new single under a new label, AVEX entreteinment. It will be called VERMILION. and will be released 2011.05.18. Type A】 CD+DVD　YICQ-10079/B ￥1,890-(tax in) ＜CD＞ 1. VERMILION. 2. ByeBye ＜DVD＞ 「VERMILION.??Video Clip ??Type B】 CD+DVD　YICQ-10080/B ￥1,890-(tax in) ＜CD＞ 1. VERMILION. 2. ByeBye ＜DVD＞ 「ByeBye??Video Clip Type C】 CD only　YICQ-10081 ￥1,260-(tax in) ＜CD＞ 1. VERMILION. 2. ByeBye 3. trauma

It would be nice if them released a single on everyone's birthday. Maybe jus a bit saturating but awesome anyway!

I really liked the album, may be their best! I will do a retailed review later.

Manly tears of joy.

lol didn't saw that comming O_oU

Instrumental Romance and Rosier? This made my day.

This. Also, this guys did 2 albums last year. Could they take a rest? They have published so much thngs none of it has propperly grown on me yet.

This band is dead for me, the second half of Wonderful Wonderwholic was horrendous, an the new singles are just boring. I will stay with their previous releases (wich were great) from now on.