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"10th anniversary" is a bit misleading, considering they were on hiatus for half of it...
 
Curious to see where they'll play for the World Tour though!

"10th anniversary" is a bit misleading, considering they were on hiatus for half of it...
 
Curious to see where they'll play for the World Tour though!

Did another quick thoughts:
 
Red is "blah"
Orange is "meh"
Yellow is "hmm"
Green is "yas"
 
 
"Airaku Nise Kokoro" by Yusai
I was worried that I would feel the same way about this as I do about Kiryu (which is to say that I wouldn't like it), but I find this to be a marked improvement. The chorus of this song feels like it comes out of nowhere though
 
"Yuushuudani no Batter" by LACK-CO.
Early Chemical Pictures was probably my favorite of any of Tenten's stuff, and this has a similar feeling which I am enjoying.
 
"Shitsumei" by Grieva
I've never really liked Grieva. This song didn't change anything.
 
"Lineage" by Versailles
Imagine if the band could actually get real instruments instead of recording violin off of a keyboard? That said, this is one of the better songs the band has done in a long while.
 
"Frabjous Nacht" by GRIMOIRE
Haven't listened to this band. The vocalist is maybe a bit too squeaky, but I liked what I have heard and want to check them out more.
 
"nisemono no utage" by memai SIREN
Not enough to get me super hyped, but I liked the mashup of styles in this song.
 
"yuuyami ni meidou suru shoudou to koufuku no arika" by Soan Project with Temari
Art kei, yes please.
 
"Change your mind" by ame no parade
Kind of nice, but also kind of forgettable
 
"New York City" by Tempalay
Blocked and I don't really feel like jumpinf through hoops at the moment to play it.
 
"ノクチルカの夜" by まじ娘
Not bad by any means, just ended up feeling a little bland.
 
"Ikkyu-san" by Suiyoubi no Campanella
Not really a style I enjoy at all. Though the bass line is nice.
 
"Ashita mo" by SHISHAMO
bloooocked
 
"METALIN" by Sokoninaru
From the first couple of second I thought I wasn't going to be a fan of this song, but this song shifts sooooo much over its run time. It's almost like the band wanted to see how many styles they could fit in to a single song. It's odd and a bit jarring, but I thought it was an interesting experiment. I want to see how it holds up to repeat listenings.
 
"Remember the Name" by Aiolin 
They need to send the violinist over to Versailles to record for a bit lol. I checked this bad out a couple weeks back and I like where they are going. Vocals are the weakest link imo, but not enough to pull them down too much.

Hugh I did not gave GRIMOIRE a chance and that track convinced me. LACK-CO sounds worth looking into too. I wasn't chemical pictures biggest fan (vene though I liked them) but I can see myself getting into L-C.
 
Surprised by Grieva's popularity. 

yessss, every part of what they do is so on point—aesthetically, musically, the whole thing. love them so much. can't narrow down my favorite tracks in good faith as i need to re-listen to the non-PV songs but the low-slung menace of never end and mime mime is what hooked me at first, and i stayed for the nervous-breakdown-fairytale of boku to tulpa (and the new record!). so so so good. RyNK's vox are so evocative
oh my gosh that's incredible!?

グリモア-GRIMOIRE-

websaito
YouChube

Members
Vo: RyNK (I)
Gt: Kie (Wolf)
Gt: Amu (Owl)
Ba: Lune (Sheep)
Dr. Mel (Rabbit)

~Looks~







~Discography~

ひとりトピア (Hitoritopia)
2015.09.02
1. ひとりトピア
2. げんそうシンドローム


ぼくとタルパ (Boku to Tulpa)
2015.12.16
1. ぼくとタルパ
2. ゼロとくろ


ワールド エンド トゥリー (World End Tree)
2016.05.04
1. ネバーエンド
2. からくりパルム 
3. ブラッディマイパレード
4. 「シン」せかい
5. アルギュロスのはね


マイムマイム (Mime Mime)
2016.11.23
1. マイムマイム
2. エデンのそこ


フラブジャスナハト (Frabjous Nacht)
2017.3.01
1. フラブジャスナハト
2. せいたんデビル
3. プラスチックシアター (type A)
3. クロノメイト (type B )


 グリモワール (Grimoire / "Gurimowaaru")
2017.06.28
1. [　　　　]
2. あましずくとマクガフィン
3. フラブジャスナハト
4. クライクライネ
5. ネバーエンド
6. ぼくとタルパ (タルパVer.)
6. げんそうシンドローム (げんそうVer.)
7. いらないもの
8. ねじれインサイド
9. マイムマイム
10. タロットゲーム
11. アルカイクスマイル
12. ゆめのまほろば
 

トリックホリック (Trick Holic)
2017.10.31
1. トリックホリック


ウラノメトリア (Uranometria)
2017.12.13
1.ウラノメトリア
2.すいそうのうみ
3.ハロー＆グッバイ

~Videos~

~Let us eat the fruits of fate~

Those who follow MH's Recommended Tracks series know that any time GRIMOIRE has a new release, they're bound to end up on the list. I'm pretty picky when it comes to contemporary VK, but this band has become one of my favorites currently active in the scene. From their their bedtime/zodiac outfits to their surprisingly well-produced gothic PVs, this band takes full advantage of their visual element. Musically, I like to describe them as 'dark graveyard carnival kei.' Considering that all the musicians all stem from the guilty-pleasure pop band PIECE, I was a little more than surprised when my host boys started churning out chugalicious riffs. Somehow, the style works for them and it's the best (and most technical) they've ever sounded. While their output can be a bit 'samey,' I can't knock them for sticking to a niche concept that is so meticulous (everything from thematic cover art to the scribbly 'handwritten' text on every PV). From what I've read, some people aren't fans of their first release, Hitoritopia, which featured noticeably more amateur production, but lawd, I loved how atmospheric it was. I'm hoping they'll bring back that vibe in full-swing, now that they have the production to properly back it up.

They seem to have just recently signed with Timely Records (DADAROMA, XAA-XAA, etc.), so I see big things in GRIMOIRE's future!

Anyway, it's about time we had a thread for them here! Who else is a fan? Favorite song/PV/release/member? All discussion is welcome!

グリモア-GRIMOIRE-

websaito
YouChube

Members
Vo: RyNK (I)
Gt: Kie (Wolf)
Gt: Amu (Owl)
Ba: Lune (Sheep)
Dr. Mel (Rabbit)

~Looks~







~Discography~

ひとりトピア (Hitoritopia)
2015.09.02
1. ひとりトピア
2. げんそうシンドローム


ぼくとタルパ (Boku to Tulpa)
2015.12.16
1. ぼくとタルパ
2. ゼロとくろ


ワールド エンド トゥリー (World End Tree)
2016.05.04
1. ネバーエンド
2. からくりパルム 
3. ブラッディマイパレード
4. 「シン」せかい
5. アルギュロスのはね


マイムマイム (Mime Mime)
2016.11.23
1. マイムマイム
2. エデンのそこ


フラブジャスナハト (Frabjous Nacht)
2017.3.01
1. フラブジャスナハト
2. せいたんデビル
3. プラスチックシアター (type A)
3. クロノメイト (type B )


 グリモワール (Grimoire / "Gurimowaaru")
2017.06.28
1. [　　　　]
2. あましずくとマクガフィン
3. フラブジャスナハト
4. クライクライネ
5. ネバーエンド
6. ぼくとタルパ (タルパVer.)
6. げんそうシンドローム (げんそうVer.)
7. いらないもの
8. ねじれインサイド
9. マイムマイム
10. タロットゲーム
11. アルカイクスマイル
12. ゆめのまほろば
 

トリックホリック (Trick Holic)
2017.10.31
1. トリックホリック


ウラノメトリア (Uranometria)
2017.12.13
1.ウラノメトリア
2.すいそうのうみ
3.ハロー＆グッバイ

~Videos~

~Let us eat the fruits of fate~

グリモア-GRIMOIRE-

websaito
YouChube

Members
Vo: RyNK (I)
Gt: Kie (Wolf)
Gt: Amu (Owl)
Ba: Lune (Sheep)
Dr. Mel (Rabbit)

~Looks~







~Discography~

ひとりトピア (Hitoritopia)
2015.09.02
1. ひとりトピア
2. げんそうシンドローム


ぼくとタルパ (Boku to Tulpa)
2015.12.16
1. ぼくとタルパ
2. ゼロとくろ


ワールド エンド トゥリー (World End Tree)
2016.05.04
1. ネバーエンド
2. からくりパルム 
3. ブラッディマイパレード
4. 「シン」せかい
5. アルギュロスのはね


マイムマイム (Mime Mime)
2016.11.23
1. マイムマイム
2. エデンのそこ


フラブジャスナハト (Frabjous Nacht)
2017.3.01
1. フラブジャスナハト
2. せいたんデビル
3. プラスチックシアター (type A)
3. クロノメイト (type B )


 グリモワール (Grimoire / "Gurimowaaru")
2017.06.28
1. [　　　　]
2. あましずくとマクガフィン
3. フラブジャスナハト
4. クライクライネ
5. ネバーエンド
6. ぼくとタルパ (タルパVer.)
6. げんそうシンドローム (げんそうVer.)
7. いらないもの
8. ねじれインサイド
9. マイムマイム
10. タロットゲーム
11. アルカイクスマイル
12. ゆめのまほろば
 

トリックホリック (Trick Holic)
2017.10.31
1. トリックホリック


ウラノメトリア (Uranometria)
2017.12.13
1.ウラノメトリア
2.すいそうのうみ
3.ハロー＆グッバイ

~Videos~

~Let us eat the fruits of fate~

Those who follow MH's Recommended Tracks series know that any time GRIMOIRE has a new release, they're bound to end up on the list. I'm pretty picky when it comes to contemporary VK, but this band has become one of my favorites currently active in the scene. From their their bedtime/zodiac outfits to their surprisingly well-produced gothic PVs, this band takes full advantage of their visual element. Musically, I like to describe them as 'dark graveyard carnival kei.' Considering that all the musicians all stem from the guilty-pleasure pop band PIECE, I was a little more than surprised when my host boys started churning out chugalicious riffs. Somehow, the style works for them and it's the best (and most technical) they've ever sounded. While their output can be a bit 'samey,' I can't knock them for sticking to a niche concept that is so meticulous (everything from thematic cover art to the scribbly 'handwritten' text on every PV). From what I've read, some people aren't fans of their first release, Hitoritopia, which featured noticeably more amateur production, but lawd, I loved how atmospheric it was. I'm hoping they'll bring back that vibe in full-swing, now that they have the production to properly back it up.

They seem to have just recently signed with Timely Records (DADAROMA, XAA-XAA, etc.), so I see big things in GRIMOIRE's future!

Anyway, it's about time we had a thread for them here! Who else is a fan? Favorite song/PV/release/member? All discussion is welcome!

that soko ni naru is sick wow...what the f*ck this is kreator, x-japan and j-indie's love child
memai siren was pleasant too someone get them on an anime !!!
i think we all know how much i love temari n grimoire so those were awesome wink wink
 
 

I am proud to have contributed on this thread!
Great to see bands like Grieva, Soan Project, Grimoire and even Yusai, who appear quite promising!
Probably I will revaluate Lack-co, as their debut work didn't impress me at all...
I have Sokoninaru, Majiko and Shishamo's latest works on my listening list, I think that they will have more priority now!
 

Composer notes:
 
La Musique, and Lineage were written by Kamijo.
 
Shadow's Fang, Inheritance, and A Day Without You were written by Hizaki.
 
Marionette was written by Hizaki and Teru.
 
And all lyrics were by Kamijo.

they're on the same label as xaa-xaa now!? omg it's so frickin' lit

AILIPH DOEPA
 

 
MEMBERS
Eyegargoyle(Vo)
RedZibra(Ba)
Paprika Papriko(Gt)
Donaldy Ketchup(Dr)
 
Official: http://www.ailiphdoepa.com/top.html
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DoepaChannel/featured
 
If you are already confused a little bit that's OK, so was I when i first heard of these guys. They were first brought to my attention by @fitear1590in January's recommended tracks and ever since I have not been able to keep this guys from my playlist.
 
I don't have much more information on these guys but I am going to let the music speak for itself.  Hopefully you guys enjoy them as much as I have over the last couple weeks!
 
 
 

My fellow Grimoire stan, THIS!
 
This is definitely one of their most standout tracks so far. And wut, I also missed the Timely Records news!

女王蜂 (Ziyoou-Vachi / Queen Bee) are releasing their new album Q on 2017.4.5.

Limited edition: 3800 yen (CD+DVD)
Regular edition: 2800 yen (CD)

More details to come.
 

女王蜂 (Ziyoou-Vachi / Queen Bee) are releasing their new album Q on 2017.4.5.

Limited edition: 3800 yen (CD+DVD)
Regular edition: 2800 yen (CD)

More details to come.
 

女王蜂 (Ziyoou-Vachi / Queen Bee) are releasing their new album Q on 2017.4.5.

Limited edition: 3800 yen (CD+DVD)
Regular edition: 2800 yen (CD)

More details to come.
 

女王蜂 (Ziyoou-Vachi / Queen Bee) are releasing their new album Q on 2017.4.5.

Limited edition: 3800 yen (CD+DVD)
Regular edition: 2800 yen (CD)

More details to come.
 

Hillary's impact on fashion #theyrewithher

女王蜂 (Ziyoou-Vachi / Queen Bee) are releasing their new album Q on 2017.4.5.

Limited edition: 3800 yen (CD+DVD)
Regular edition: 2800 yen (CD)

More details to come.
 

女王蜂 (Ziyoou-Vachi / Queen Bee) are releasing their new album Q on 2017.4.5.

Limited edition: 3800 yen (CD+DVD)
Regular edition: 2800 yen (CD)

More details to come.
 

@fitear1590 thank you for mentioning Ailiph Doepa! This is some hilarious (and good) stuff!

This af.

I'm not denying the OP's observations about a certain bias some fans may have, but at the same time, I think a lot of people downplay the uniqueness of different languages themselves. When it comes down to it, it's extremely difficult to find bands singing in different languages that actually manage to "sound" like each other. Even if a German-language band existed that sounded, musically, exactly like THE NOVEMBERS or something, I highly doubt I'd ever enjoy listening to them as much as Japanese NOVEMBERS, just from a phonetic standpoint. And this is coming from someone who studies/teaches/otherwise loves German.

But there's all kinds of biases. There's fans that never go beyond English-language or Anglo/European music. There's Japanese music fans that don't dare touch VK, because it would ruin their cred. There's VK fans who put the blinders on to any other scene or country's music.