I don't always do reviews, but when I do, it's because I've been waiting way too long for an album. 1. 業 - Karmar -
Typically the amazing intro I wanna hear for a band to get on stage. The hype is real, love the dubstep vibe. 10/10
2. Cry My Name From The Light
Already said, but bruh that djent-kei works every damn time. I just wanna mosh in the crowd when I listen to these riffs. The bass work is also amazing, I really don't know where they got that Ryu guy but he's good, big time. His lines are very fluid yet complex, alternating slap and finger fretting is REALLY NOT EASY, bassist speaking, yet he masters it. Now I'm just waiting to hear that live.
The drumming is just perfect too, but no one doubted Sujk I guess. Let's not even talk about the guitar, I mean it's Leda. He's got nothing to prove anymore. I really enjoy Keita's tone, but he's maybe a bit weaker than the instrumental. He kinda gives me the same feeling than Kamijo in Versailles, like he can keep up to his level but he doesn't have the same impact than the virtuosity of all the musicians. 8/10 3. Memorize
Just what I expected after the last DELUHI releases. It's got that very clever pop vibe yet it's still power metal, and that guitar solo bruh. Not so "memorable" anyway, I'm writing after the first listen. I guess my opinion about this song will evolve after a few more listens.
7/10
4. The War Went On
I'm kinda meh about this one. It is indeed powerful and effective, but I feel like I've already learnt it more or less everywhere. I don't really know where they tried to go with this one. I know they can do a lot better. I'm kinda frustrated not knowing who composed what, anyone's got the info ? Really not into the autotuned/electronic voice tho. Anyway, 5/10, will give it some more listens. 5. Blank Space
Really cool vibe ! I'm not so fond of the electronics tho, but the guitar riff is strong and the chorus is really catchy, again thanks to the bass but I can also feel the catchyness of Code Rebirth somehow in this one. I love the atmosphere of the break, in between very soft and hard power metal riff. That 8 string really works with Leda. The ending is a bit rough tho.
7/10
6. Illest
I was kinda wtf with the beggining. It doesn't really work with me. I don't like the bass sound, nor the electronics, nor the women voice, nor that kind of riffs. So yeah the mix of all this is just not for me. The chorus also sound really bitter to me, maybe the sound is too generic I don't know. Again not so original, it felt like bad GazettE to my ears. 3/10 7. I'm a human just like you
Same feeling than when the single was released, I was either too hyped with the first MV and single and then disappointed by this, or I just really don't like it. The song really feels just like a fill-up for the album, nothing extra about it. It's alright but I'll just skip it when listening to the whole album I guess. It just sounds a bit "easy" compared to what they can do. The break with clean guitars is really good though. The headbang moment must be amazing live though.
6/10
8. Ray of Hope
Ah, the inevitable ballad... I really thought they wouldn't need one on such a short tracklist (11 songs including 1 intro and 3 released singles is really short imo)... But they've worked it out pretty well actually. The calm drumming and smooth bass works. The chorus might be a little generic but it sticks pretty well with the rest of the song. Loved the solo, must be really intense to see live. The violin and piano really makes the outro epic. I'm really surprised with this song. 8/10 9. Mirage
Really not so fond of anime opening-like songs usually but the Leda vibe gets me every time. The irregular rythm and smooth bass along with the drumming and the violin is just a weak point I guess. The vocals are a bit better in this one, he's really clean and not trying too much. If Jupiter had done the same song, Zin would be squealing around like a vibrating dying pig and would have killed the song, but I feel like Keita gives just enough. Again, killer solo. Musicians will just love the album I guess. Really awesome outro, but I'm afraid that the guitar won't work live cause that really needs two guitarists. Wait & see. 7/10
10. Super Moon
Again not so fond of the electronics, could have really worked without but yeah. The whole song is a bit meh. I was just waiting for it to get that powerful vibe but it was really too stoic. The piano line is nice though, but it's just a bit weird with the synth in the background. The bass solo was just too painful, how is that guy so good ? And the bridge with the guitar solo is pure genius.
A good 6,5/10 here.
11. LAST SCENE I've been listening to it for a while now and just can't get tired of it. The instrumental break is pure genius again, both in composition and interpretation. Very good way to close such a short album. 8/10 General review : Buy it, or give it a listen, it's really worth it. 7/10 I'm expecting better from them though. They have very powerful and amazing songs, but also weaker tunes. I think we're holding on the best 2k15 band though. I wish them the best for the future releases, it seems to be going pretty well as their first one-man is sold out. Feel free to let us know what you've thought of every track too !
