Ito

I was trying to make a solid attempt to provide a blurb for these albums, but man, I just couldn't get in to them. Fuujin Kaikou was a total snooze fest for me with it taking me a couple attempts to make it all the way through.
Raijin Sousei on the other hand came off as far more interesting. It has stuff like the opener (雷神) that I actually enjoyed, but for the most part it just felt so much more varied than the other album. 人首丸 sounded totally out of place and nothing like any of the other tracks across both albums which helped to keep things interesting. Kuroneko's traditional vocal stylings on 夜歩き骨牡丹 make for a really different sound as well. While this album still wasn't for me, if I were going to buy one, it would be with out a doubt this one.
Personally, I feel like if Onmyouza had decided to create one definitive experience, say 45 minutes long to maybe an hour, I think they could have trimmed the fat enough for me to have really enjoyed it. But 2 hours across 2 albums is just way too much and in the end I feel like it felt bland with only glimmers of quality that get lost amoungst the length.

Day 8 - ねごと - "Z"OOM (NEGOTO - "Z"OOM)

Release Date: 2014-03-12
Label: Ki/oon Records
Genre: Rock/Female Fronted
Impressions from @fitear1590:

Impressions from @Original Saku

Sample song:

Buy the album:
YesAsia | CDJapan | Amazon

Day 11 - Royz - Core

Release Date: 07-02-2014
Label: B.P.RECORDS
Genre: Visual Kei
Impressions by @Linh-san

Impressions by @fitear1590:

Sample song:

Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesAsia | HMV

Someone, anyone, please bring sukekiyo and THE NOVEMBERS to the USA.  What a show that would be.

Day 11 - Royz - Core

Release Date: 07-02-2014
Label: B.P.RECORDS
Genre: Visual Kei
Impressions by @Linh-san

Impressions by @fitear1590:

Sample song:

Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesAsia | HMV

Angel Sanctuary...man, some of my friends were in love with that back in high school XD
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But he re-recorded all those songs in Japanese. Just for you! XD

Day 10 - asobius - pray & grow

Release Date: 2014-03-19
Label: RX-RECORDS
Genre: Rock/Alternative
Impressions by

  Impressions by

  Sample: 

 
But the album:
CDJapan | HMV | iTunes

Day 10 - asobius - pray & grow

Release Date: 2014-03-19
Label: RX-RECORDS
Genre: Rock/Alternative
Impressions by

  Impressions by

  Sample: 

 
But the album:
CDJapan | HMV | iTunes

Day 9 - chouchou merged syrups. - clepsydra

Release Date: 2014-06-25
Label: Zankyou
Genre: Rock/Indie/Female Fronted
Impressions by @Ito

Impressions by @Original Saku

Impressions by @CAT5

Sample song:

Buy the album:
CDJapan | Amazon | iTunes

So many hats.

Day 9 - chouchou merged syrups. - clepsydra

Release Date: 2014-06-25
Label: Zankyou
Genre: Rock/Indie/Female Fronted
Impressions by @Ito

Impressions by @Original Saku

Impressions by @CAT5

Sample song:

Buy the album:
CDJapan | Amazon | iTunes

Day 9 - chouchou merged syrups. - clepsydra

Release Date: 2014-06-25
Label: Zankyou
Genre: Rock/Indie/Female Fronted
Impressions by @Ito

Impressions by @Original Saku

Impressions by @CAT5

Sample song:

Buy the album:
CDJapan | Amazon | iTunes

Day 9 - chouchou merged syrups. - clepsydra posted!
 

Day 9 - chouchou merged syrups. - clepsydra posted!
 

Day 8 - ねごと - "Z"OOM (NEGOTO - "Z"OOM)

Release Date: 2014-03-12
Label: Ki/oon Records
Genre: Rock/Female Fronted
Impressions from @fitear1590:

Impressions from @Original Saku

Sample song:

Buy the album:
YesAsia | CDJapan | Amazon

Day 6 - TK from 凛として時雨 - Fantastic Magic (TK from Ling Tosite Sigure - Fantastic Magic)



Release Date: 2014-08-27
Label: Sony Music Entertainment
Genre: Rock/Indie


Impressions from @Original Saku:
 
 
Impressions from @Zeus: 
 
 
Impressions from
 

Sample song:



Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesASia | iTunes Japan

SHOWS UP A WEEK LATER WITH STARBUCKS
 
I actually tried the Wagakki-band album and I'm really pleased. I've never been a fan of Vocaloid, but to see Vocaloid songs to be covered so creatively always makes me smile. Definitely a favourite of mine this year.
 
Could never get into Kameleo sadly, I don't mind pop-rock VK bands in general but the songs aren't catchy enough for my taste.
 
Wasn't too fond of gravitation either. It's still the same formula they've played since NOW, just mixed with deeper guitar riffs and more wubs. But if fans are digging it again, then sure, great!
 
Arukara's album was great as usual, probably one of my favourites of theirs yet next to Drama. The violin play in the third track was one of the best sections I've heard this year.
 
I sadly never got into 88kasyou, it just doesn't click with me and I have difficulties describing why. Maybe I'll get into them one day, I hope. They're very talented though, it's just not for me.
 
TK did a great job as expected. Fantastic Magic had a few filler tracks near the end that made me go "eh" but overall it was an enjoyable album. unravel is probably the most overrated song on the album in my opinion. The guitar sections are excellent but the chorus is very underwhelming. I feel like the popularity is also caused by it being the opening song for Tokyo Ghoul. The title track is one of my favourite songs this year though.
 
I've never heard of TESLA, but that video made me really interested! Loving the piano-driven sound, definitely going to give this one a try!

doing my favorite thing.

Day 7 - テスラは泣かない。- TESLA doesn't know how to cry



Release Date: 2014-06-25
Label: Virgin Music
Genre: Rock/Indie


Impressions from @fitear1590:


Impressions from @Original Saku

Sample song:



Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesAsia

Day 6 - TK from 凛として時雨 - Fantastic Magic (TK from Ling Tosite Sigure - Fantastic Magic)



Release Date: 2014-08-27
Label: Sony Music Entertainment
Genre: Rock/Indie


Impressions from @Original Saku:
 
 
Impressions from @Zeus: 
 
 
Impressions from
 

Sample song:



Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesASia | iTunes Japan

Day 7 - テスラは泣かない。- TESLA doesn't know how to cry



Release Date: 2014-06-25
Label: Virgin Music
Genre: Rock/Indie


Impressions from @fitear1590:


Impressions from @Original Saku

Sample song:



Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesAsia

Day 6 - TK from 凛として時雨 - Fantastic Magic (TK from Ling Tosite Sigure - Fantastic Magic)



Release Date: 2014-08-27
Label: Sony Music Entertainment
Genre: Rock/Indie


Impressions from @Original Saku:
 
 
Impressions from @Zeus: 
 
 
Impressions from
 

Sample song:



Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesASia | iTunes Japan

Day 6 - TK from 凛として時雨 - Fantastic Magic (TK from Ling Tosite Sigure - Fantastic Magic)



Release Date: 2014-08-27
Label: Sony Music Entertainment
Genre: Rock/Indie


Impressions from @Original Saku:
 
 
Impressions from @Zeus: 
 
 
Impressions from
 

Sample song:



Buy the album:
CDJapan | YesASia | iTunes Japan

Day 1 - 和楽器バンド - ボカロ三昧 (Wagakki Band - Vocalo Zanmai)

Release Date: 2014-04-23
Label: Avex
Genre: Rock/Folk/Visual Kei/Female Fronted
Impressions from :

Impressions from @Zeus:

Sample song:

Buy the album:
CDJapan | yesasia