yakihiko

Haven't done this in a while and someone just reminded me about them so here we go!
 
This time we bring you 2 challengers who released acclaimed albums this year and are battling it out for your favorite pop rock visual band! 
 
SuG

 
 
vistlip

 
Which one is your favorite and why?

Stuff arrived today, packaged safely and all in great condition
 
Looking forward to the stream tomorrow, though I don't know if I'll be picking anything up this week...
 
Edit welp there's something rare and grieva. I'll get my wallet.

Thank you for the review guys.
Artist: ナイトメア
Song:入滅－entering nirvana－
Album: CARPE DIEM
Well, this was a great song release from the band, their recent singles releases wasn't very good and this album got some good songs, and this was my favorite on it.
I know they should probably never sound like Vap times but I still like these guys.
Artist: ALSDEAD
Song: EVOIII
Album: INAZUMA
This was a hard decision, all single is great( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ this guys need more fans!
The song has good beats from Nikki and a powerful guitar and of course Maki's voice.
Artist: Vistlip
Song: REM SLEEP
Album: LAYOUT
I choose this song after a big hiatus from Vistlip music.
I was really impressed with this song after see pv, also the album itself has cool songs, but REM SLEEP has wonderful lyrics and something more that I can't explain, probably is Tomo's perfect voice.
Artist: やまだ豊
Song: Glass Sky
Album: TVアニメ「東京喰種」オリジナルサウンドトラック
Beautiful lyrics, voice and piano.
The song fits very well on the anime and that's why I like so much.

OMG, they just give a preview for "Time in the cellar"

I really need this ! <3

what is it exactly ? it's the promo cd of de audio live who are inclued in UROBOROS -with the proof in the name of living…- AT NIPPON BUDOKAN (I guess only on the limited edition of this live dvd), it's was sent to shop (or radio) for making promotion.

sleep <  stalking investigating TenTens Twitter
 
TenTen & Yoshiatsu <3
 

 

 

(｀・ω・´)”

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND x DADAROMA
Mucc x Girugamesh
BORN x MEJIBRAY
BORN x Moran

Yoshiki, go home you're drunk. Why wouldn't you want artists in charge of the steaming of their own music. They're the only ones I'd trust to actually have the artists' best interests at heart. ISPs (and Yoshiki apparently) only sound like this is about money. WTAF man. Get out.

My take on the gazette's logo. the flies represent people who like the gazette

Welcome (:
We are never old for vk... We are young forever (/'3')/

I had to get in on this one, I'm glad I waited a little longer to get to know it (I was gonna do this yesterday).
 
Overall I think MIMIC shows the band is still a ways off from finding their sound, more importantly it shows how much fun it's going to be to follow them though the process of doing so. To me, MIMIC gives of slightly more of a demo sound than the AG single (Possibly just due to number of songs)
 
01. (Whimper/Sob) - The most ear catching preview leading up to release is a strong opener, short and simple. A darker atmosphere than MBHI usually swims out to (similar to the later segments of Taizai Koroshite Yama ni Umetai from Nisshin Geppo) The vocal melodies in the first verse are a little aimless and IMO fail to match the tone that's been set. I know this is the nature of Tenten's style, still has to re-work his mentality for these songs. The chorus however is really nice and of course the breakdown that had people salivating for weeks cant disappoint. Being a short song, no time is wasted returning to the second chorus. Works to it's benefit. It's not my favorite on the CD but it's one of the better ones. (40/50)
 
02. (Twist) - The second song opens with a somewhat misleading DJ intro from HiLo before breaking into heavy metal riffs, keeping the light piano overlay throughout. The composition sounds really solid. Tenten NAILS the verses on this one. Sounding dismal and hopeless and staying on the mark right through the chorus. The soft moments are decent and stay pretty somber themselves. Once the breakdown hits It starts to very much feel like a rework of the previous track. Just to say they serve virtually the same purpose on the mini album lol. I might be more in love with it if it was placed somewhere else, but for now it sits in my head as kind of an Oetsu Part II. (42/50)
 
03. (REAPER MIMIC) - On to the title-suggested centerpiece of MIMIC. My first thought is that the main riff sounds like Shine by Sel'm. After it gets going and the vocals start it feels like a fairly typical KuRt song. (with different tuning of course) I don't actually have a whole lot to say about this one, it did unfortunately become my least favorite. Not worth skipping my any means, but not calling for a whole lot of replay. (35/50)
 
04. (Gray Forest) - I saw more than one person start this topic with "THIS SONG". THIS FUCKING SONG[3]. It's already looking to stick with me more than Aozora Guillotine. We know MBHI can work guitars to call back to Chemical Pictures, this song does not only that but enjoys a bass line that absolutely seals the deal. I feel like I'm listening to a real, NEW CP song. Not just a reference to it. Every section of this song heightens the emotion. Forlorn, steeped in a beautiful, gentle sadness with just a little surviving warmth. I know many people would describe Tenten's singing style "amateur" (not totally untrue) but he has such a heart-melting, genuine love in his voice. I'll mark all the way out like a little bitch and say this is the kind of song that made me love CP so much in high school. Tenten just sounds like he is singing for you, or TO you. Why can't this song be longer. Even just a little. (50/50)
 
05. (World Of Evil) - I was quite into the PV preview for this as well, but they kind of cheated flashing that little smile from Tenten in the beginning, how do I NOT love this now? Anyway, it's a casual, pleasant song like the video would suggest. I love the long soaring notes here and there, for the same reason Sekai wa Sore wo Mitsumerushikanai stood out to me so much on the last single. I find the chorus improves each time. It's hard to love it so much after the last song but it's truly great too. (45/50)
 
06. (2 Minutes Before You Wake Up...) - BLOWOUT time. This is tailor made to rock out shamelessly. Tenten howling like a beast NO WAY MY NO ASK KILL YOU. Musically this isn't actually anything we haven't heard from them. (I'm not super into the chorus if I listen to the song by itself, but serving as the end of the mini album it's more enjoyable. Still interesting to leave off the way it does. MIMIC goes out the same way it came in, in your face, disjointed, and doesn't give a fuck. (38-40/50)
 
I still think as a song, Aozora Guillotine is the most even and well shaken-out combination of memebers' styles. but these guys can experiment for years and I will devour all of it.
 
TOTAL: 250/300 <3

Hey everyone!
 
So I pretty much suck at introducing myself but here it goes!
 
My name is Tyrel i'm 30 (yes I know I'm way older than most VK fans) my musical preferences extend beyond VK,J-Rock and J-pop I also enjoy K-Pop,Thai Pop and Mando/C-Pop as well! Not much else to say about myself my life pretty much consists of work,music and the internet (Boring I know) anyway that is pretty much it from here if you want to know or ask me anything feel free!
 
 
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Lol, perfect Aferni (:
Here are mine:
嗚咽
嗚咽 is literally wonderful even better than the spot showed.
I can't control myself on this song, there is a lot of jumps and headbang.
5/5
ネジレル
Definitely my best song from mini album, this surprised me!
Perfect dj skills from hiLo fitting really well with the band beats and Tenten's voice.
5/5
REAPER MIMIC
A regular song. Not my favorite, so I don't have something consistent to say, sorry haha
3.5/5
灰色の森
An amazing ballad song, that had some cool expression on the album that is different from ballad and related.
4.5/5
凶の世界
Sincerely, I was having high hopes on this one, is not bad, I like it, but I was justing waiting for more.
5/5
目覚める２分前
Good vocals and lyrics, also the title is funny.
The tones that Tenten can do on it is *-* hell yeah baby!!
4/5

Amazing Tenten draw (:

☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆
                                            (NO WAY MY NO ASK KILL YOU!! LEAVE OUT ALL THE REST!!!!!!)
 
   MBHI CAST:
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Vo.平一洋(taira kazuhiro) 
Gt.ダイ(die)  Gt.衍龍(kouryuu) Ba.りょう(ryou)  Dr.てつや(tetsuya)   
 
 
 
 
 
Today I will be reviewing, MBHI's recent and first mini album (wooooot~ <3) "MIMIC". Feel free to drop your thoughts below! I want to hear your input too! <3
 
1.)  嗚咽
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Oetsu is the opener track for this mini album, and both halves of the song are uploaded on youtube with it's pv spot. Anyways, When I heard it's preview I was absolutely dumbfounded, When I heard both previews I knew at that moment I would need to hear the full version. Hearing it now, it was way better than I expected it to be, TenTen sings with a strong sense of emotion, the riffs and guitars alone are just a rough sound that only MBHI can deliver. The break down was delicious, it was so rewarding to wait for this song, no this mini album. Oetsu is the best track on this mini having it being the heaviest. TenTen's Voice is the highlight of this song, his harsh vocals are just so angry sounding. They  compete with Jin (THE BLACK SWAN) and Akane's(D.I.D.). That bass playing is sexy too, ryou's skill's are as dope as a pound of marijuana. If he keeps up he might surpass RENA of THE BLACK SWAN.....someday because RENA's skills are as hard as an erection that last's more than three hours.
  ☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆ 
 
 
2.) ネジレル
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Nejireru, the second track of this glorious mini album This track being less heavy than it's predecessor oetsu, fit this mini really well. This is apart of MBHI's inbetween heavy and non-heavy style, somewhere near heavy but not too close. This track gave me a Linkin Park vibe and it's okay because this song fits MBHI, the composition was solid, the sound was as hard as the asphalt I also enjoyed the piano sounding snippet thrown in there. MBHI is really mixing it up with thier songs and I like it. This song was very unique to me, TenTen's voice again save's the day , not saying the music doesn't but TenTen's voice is a precious Gemstone. Do you see where I'm going with this.....no..? Okay  :/  
  ☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆ 
 
3.) REAPER MIMIC
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To be honest I skipped over this track while listening because being a fucking retard, I thought it was going to be like "meh". But, BUT....I was way wrong. The instrumental starts off with a great little jam and then TenTen kicks in and starts slaying shit With the mass murderous weapon that is his voice. at 1:33 shit got real, and it continued to get real. I couldn't resist the urge to head bang in my room when I heard this it got too powerful for me around 1:43. I Had to turn up the volume. This track was indeed a banger! MBHI Never Fucking Disappoints. So Far we're doing great! Three more tracks~.
 ☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆ 
4.) 灰色の森
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This fucking track, oh my god.....its my second fave from this mini. I cannot describe the mixture of feelings this track gave me. It was a mix of nostalgia and calmness, accompanied by a sense of melancholy. This track is beautiful, and I hope for MBHI to make more tracks like it, this is what perfection is in it's purest form. I like how they made it sound like drum and bass with their dynamic sound. The piano is the icing on the delicious cake. It takes you far away, it has a gentle snowfall feel to it. I love those Semi-High notes that TenTen hits,this is definitely a song to get stoned to. Dear God this Mini is fucking love in its purest form. <3
☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆ 
 
5.)  凶の世界
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DAMN THIS TRACK IS PERFECT.....This track just gives you that feel of bathing in moonlight. TenTen's vocals match the guitars, everyone is jamming in their own way and that is to be appreciated in this track. Everyone is just slaying like fucking knights in a days of old tale. Jesus Christ, MBHI has no chill what so ever when it comes to pleasing their fans, this track is something like Aozora Guillotine. And THAT TRACK WAS SEXY TOO. But this calm is more calm, collected and cool. Get what I mean?.....you don't..? Its cool. Lmao
☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆
 
6.)目覚める2分前
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NO WAY MY NO ASK KILL YOU!!!!! This track is fun and fast. This track is quick on it's toes with it's speedy composition, it's one of the more fun tracks on the mini. It sounds like everyone was into it, TenTen's harsh vocal's at the beginning did it for me he fucking killed it! Yeah this song is short but there's nothing wrong with that, it's one of those short but sweet deals. I just love it when he goes "Wooooahh~" dear god he has a unique voice and I love him for it, and you should too ........LONG LIVE TAIRA KAZUHIRO...LONG LIVE MBHI.
 
☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆
 
In final This Mini Gets from me a ☆☆☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆☆,
Why you may ask~?
Because this mini turned out better than I thought it would, being as how I wasn't too big on MBHI before this has fully thrown me into their arms to be embraced by the arms that is their dynamic sound.
 didn't think I scored it correctly? Give me your thoughts <3

Midnight drawing from a few days ago because I could hardly wait for MIMIC but the wait was worth it.
 
 
 

Thank you for the review guys.
Artist: ナイトメア
Song:入滅－entering nirvana－
Album: CARPE DIEM
Well, this was a great song release from the band, their recent singles releases wasn't very good and this album got some good songs, and this was my favorite on it.
I know they should probably never sound like Vap times but I still like these guys.
Artist: ALSDEAD
Song: EVOIII
Album: INAZUMA
This was a hard decision, all single is great( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ this guys need more fans!
The song has good beats from Nikki and a powerful guitar and of course Maki's voice.
Artist: Vistlip
Song: REM SLEEP
Album: LAYOUT
I choose this song after a big hiatus from Vistlip music.
I was really impressed with this song after see pv, also the album itself has cool songs, but REM SLEEP has wonderful lyrics and something more that I can't explain, probably is Tomo's perfect voice.
Artist: やまだ豊
Song: Glass Sky
Album: TVアニメ「東京喰種」オリジナルサウンドトラック
Beautiful lyrics, voice and piano.
The song fits very well on the anime and that's why I like so much.

Best New Tracks: March 2015

Best New Tracks is a new series brought to you by MH's Official Reviewers (ORZ)! Every month we'll be recommending brand-new Japanese songs from the recently passed month, so stay tuned! Feel free to comment or discuss any of this month's picks and even offer your own as well!

@fitear1590's picks:
"The Crow" by a crowd of rebellion

"Eternal Dream" by CROSS VEIN

"Daze" by Cuushe

"scenes (Live, featuring NAOKI & RUPPA)" by ユナイト (UNiTE.)

"一騎討ち (ikkiuchi)" by 女王蜂 (ziyoou-vachi)

@CAT5's picks:
"はちみつ (hachimitsu)" by CHARA

"一番星 (ichiban boshi)" by DAOKO

"ブラインド (blind)" by ハイスイノナサ (haisuinonasa)

"waiting for you" by シベールの日曜日 (Sundays & Cybele)

"WINDLESS DAY" by シャムキャッツ (siamese cats)

"宙を撃て (chu wo ute)" by ヤマジカズヒデ (Yamaji Kazuhide)

's picks:
"The Way Down" by FACT

"Just Give Me The Rock 'N' Roll Music" by WHITE ASH

"煙たい" (Kemutai) by 片平里菜 (Rina Katahira)

"カオスリロン" (CHAOS RIRON) by Plastic Tree

"A Malice of Rider" by a crowd of rebellion

"INAZUMA" by ALSDEAD

"曼陀羅" (Mandara) by OZROSAURUS

"Broken faith" by waterweed

@beni's picks:
"歌謡曲 (Kayoukyoku)" by 大森靖子 & THEピンクトカレフ (Seiko Oomori & The Pink Tokarev)

"神様の悪戯 (Kamisama no Itazura)" by SuG

"Secret Garden" by Chara

"ETERNAL SLEEP" by THE BLACK SWAN

"Gimme U" by 倖田來未 (Koda Kumi)

"World is mine." by vistlip

"あらかじめ语られるロマンス (Arakajime Katarareru Romance)" by 乃木坂46 (Nogizaka46)

"シーサイドスリーピング (Seaside Sleeping)" by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

"My Room" by きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu)

See you next month!

I really relate to the way the sound and feel was described. The mix of an often cheerful expression of something that a lot of sad or unfulfilled emotion lays behind. The music and vocals really give off a multi-layered tone, which is one of the things I found most interesting. It makes even simple moments have more depth, and it feels like everything has some kind of backstory.
 
I felt that REM is one of the biggest show-stealer`s in recent memory, and was a great way to sell the album to me, after I heard the Promo for that, I had to buy this. And I wasn`t disappointed, as I see the album as amazingly cohesive, and consistent. I had them play the album on the sound system when I was getting my hair done about a week ago, and since I was there for such a long time, the album had a chance to loop, yet the album passes so smoothly and seamlessly, that it almost feels like a mini. There are a good amount of tracks, yet they flow so easily and have such a united tone that never gives you the feeling that some albums may have, where there is that `stretch` in between the songs you like most, or the part that doesn`t quite fit. The hits just keep coming.
 
For me, REM was the anchor of the album, and the center-piece. I like all of the songs, but World is mine. is one that also really stands out as another favorite. Again, the mix of cheerful disposition with something looming in the background really resonates with me. Overall, I get that `reaching` feeling from the sound, which I always love; like the vocalist is either being pulled towards something, or trying to get to something that just can`t seem to be acquired, and the music is the soundtrack to his desires in life.
 
Besides this I only have their Gloster release, but I am now a much bigger fan, and will be looking into their older material, as well as waiting for all of their future works.

My name was to be "Akihiko" inspired on Akihiko from SMT: Persona 3. But by mistake I wrote it with the "y" in the front XD

Thank you (:

Here's the kanji and romaji for the album. Lyrics