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I feel this is a good thing. They've worked really hard so now its time for a little R and R.

Sounds awesome!!

My guess: 5th moment will be another new singles the Finale will be a DVD

[kai strikes again]

The song kind of passes by me without making an impact TBH. Without a video, I'd just the standard VK jazz song. Not a bad song, but not favorite. Video wise - BOOBIES!!! SEX!!! YES!! Lycaon style meets Diru/Nega PV visuals (ex Muddy Cult, Obscure (uncensored video)

True...they'll probably do the same thing though and someone will upload them on youtube for us. Here's hoping for an "Ominous" PV. That would be cool.

I liked it for what it was. I mean I pretty sure they dropped a whole bunch behind the production of the Dogma PV so I'm satisfied with this. They'll probably do like they did with the other albums and release another PV later in the year like they did for "Last Heaven" and "To Dazzling Darkness".

Feeling I've been waiting my whole life to jump back into this review section: ----TRACK BY TRACK REVIEW----in spoiler . This song is kind of in their usual line of head bangers with a lighter chorus. Ends on a high note! The ending is boss! 3/5 LUCY --- Pretty standard Gazette song to be honest, but this sounds like their older style. Kind of reminds me of the older days of Gazette before DIM. I love it for that, but the only thing I took away from this song is the cool solo. 2.5/5 GRUDGE --- Honestly, one of the songs I was looking forward to. It's not really the instrumental that makes me love this song, it's actually Ruki's singing and vocal melodies for once. He doesn't overly scream throughout this song and he's not overshadowed by the female vocals either. It's just a good straight forward song. Another lighter song that I don't have to hurt my neck listening to from head banging. 4/5 PARALYSIS --- ....and back to head banging...the gang really pulls out those screaming for this. I can definitely hear distinct screams from the members and the group vocals are good too. I like the vocals on this a lot especially all the screams. It actually carries this song from being too bland. 3/5 DEUX ---- The Gazette single song. Didn't they use a similar chorus instrumental in Suicide Circus pre chorus? It's just like the accumulation of all of their signature sounds for their leading songs for each album. But MAN! That outro is brutal! I dig this song though it's not my favorite. It's good old classic Gazette with more br00tal. 4/5 BLEMISH --- Way to start with the "vortex" drum roll. The chorus is weak and comes in abruptly and from there, I kind of lose interest in the song. This song is kind of just there and then kind of dies out. Another filler to me. The brutal ending didn't work on me this time. It was actually kind of bland to listen to. 1.5/5 OMINOUS --- A ballad that page homage to DIM's ballads. I can say this songs keeps me interested the whole way through. Enough variety to keep me from getting bored. Ruki singing beautifully. This is definitely in line for one of Gazette's top ballads. This song is perfect. I only wish it wasn't by itself (I think this album would have been perfect if they through in another 1 or 2 DIM inspired ballads). 4/5 ----QUICK REVIEW---- Pros: The theme is executed very well throughout the album Ruki's screams and expanded range Women vocals are effective and sound really good, but not overly used Less electronics and more focus on playing instruments Probably the most brutal Gazette has gotten and it's great Noticeable Reita Cons: Nothing really outside of usual Gazette Some cheesy overly Gothic feels to some of the songs Lacking any real ballads HI-LIGHTS - RAGE, DERACINE, GRUDGE, DEUX, OMINOUS LO-LIGHTS - NIHIL, BIZARRE, LUCY, BLEMISH OVERALL: 4/5 This sh*t....THIS SH*T RIGHT HERE GAZETTE is a huge step in the right direction! You're getting back to your greatness. As said before, there is definitely a distinct Gazerock sound that is in every Gazette song, but that's why I fell in love with them. For the past couple of albums with Sony, I've felt like they weren't really trying as hard. THIS is the fire in Gazette that I needed to see that indicates Gazerock isn't dead. Even the songs that aren't that great aren't HORRIBLE. Everything on here is definitely listenable and will get a play from time to time. There are some tracks that really jump out and make the soul they were lacking in their other releases show (see hi-lights). A mash up of all the things they've done post DIM while removing the weakness (GOT RID OF MOST OF TOXIC/DIVISION ERA ELECTRONIC BLEEPS AND BLIPS! THANK GOD). A couple of dips into DIM era and hints of other bands sprinkled here and there (Diru, Slipknot, lynch to be exact) pretty much makes this album. They are the band who also utilize female vocals the best to enhance their songs. This album is definitely in the top 3 of Gazette albums...I might dare say it is #2 TBH. GOOD SHOW, GAZETTE! GOOD SHOW!! EDIT: And...I'm over the album...lowering score 3/5 for loss in longevity. Still best thing since Sony.

Deracine

^ PARALYSIS: I like. Honestly, can't wait to get into this full review! Haven't been this excited to review something in quite awhile. EDIT: Incubus: I like.

so are those pictures from the pv for dogma's pv or duex's pv? by the look of the pv preview, it looks like dogma pv pictures. So far the album seems like it may be a contender against DIM.

Keeping it simple Dawn - I like Lucy - don't like Dogma - I like Ominous - I like Wasteland - don't like I will make a note on Ruki's singing though. Keep that sh*t up!

WHEN I HEARD THIS NEWS: [thanks Kai]

THE MOMENT YOU SEE THE PRICE ON THE LIMITED EDITION: I'm determined to make this a common meme on here XD

XD ---- now that you mention it. yes!

I wonder if they'll release the full version PV for "osen kuiki" and "嗚咽"

Reita Christ! Shaping up to be cool!

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I don't think he's had surgery. Probably make up effects. You can do wonders with make up. He does look like Yuuki though XD

I don't know what Ruki has been doing with his voice...BUT MY GOD KEEP DOING IT! He sounds so much more awesome! This album sounds great so far! Not that I ever doubted them BUT MY GOD! This is some good stuff thus far!

I think Ominous and Grudge will be considered the ballads on this album. Hard ballads for the win! ROFL. I like the opening for Shiver and then its downhill when the verse starts lol But I think the worse song for Gazette is "Break Me" and the Fadeless B-side songs.

I'd say the weakest link currently is Reita. His basslines don't seem to stand out to me that much except the occasional solo.

Sounds solid so far to me. This seemed to correct the problem that Beautiful Deformity had which is there wasn't any real song that stood out. It seemed they left any influences from before DIM and cut back on the whole electronic elements (minus the intro). I like how there is only 1 instrumental track on here. Highlights for me are: DOGMA, Rage (lol dickhead), DAWN, Grudge, and DEUX (The Gazette mainstream song I always love). I'm happy.

decent. Their latest songs have been on the same directions though. I wished they'd show more diversity like in their earlier stages. Still, it's an ok song.