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Nice one! Thanks for the vid.

Awww, a few weeks more to wait... ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

Did the album get pushed back? On the official site they're writing September dates now... edit: See~

LMAO dat voice... dunno why but it cracks me up (especially in the beginning).

So I got inspired Hannibal the Cannibal

Hmmm well, previews didn't give away much... xD (if not that almost all of them sound like they could be the same band, lol)

LMAO this shit is ridiculousss

Single details revealed!

Official European webshop is now open! http://www.direngreymerchandise.com/

Wowwww awesome~ Wanna hear it / buy it / caress it / etc.

Hi there & welcome! Yay for Alice Nine and Malice Mizer!

I was really curious to listen to this album after I've read about & heard bits of the direction he was taking, and it didn't disappoint! Right off, Justice is a killer start, one of the best non-single tracks on the album actually. Speaking of, it's interesting to hear how much some of these songs changed compared to when he was playing them two years ago on tour - they suit the poppy polished atmosphere much more now, and have been "buffed up" both musically and lyrically, especially said opening number and the immensely fun and kinky Secret, another highlight for me. While most of the songs didn't come as a shock really, I have to mention the track Cry Like This - it just sounds so typically radio-pop it's uncanny (something Maroon 5 and the like would play). This would be one of the few songs that couldn't grab my attention, tho I have to admit the chorus is an "earworm", heh. I originally felt it was nice that they included Day 1 on the album too but ultimately I don't like the album version as much, I dunno, it just sounds a bit weird and out of place. Still, a rockin' song in itself. The ending track left a thing or two to be desired as well - I thought it was too happy-happy and cheesy but I could've expected that I guess - but all in all I almost thoroughly enjoyed this album, song-wise. Everything's just so catchy! I also have to take note of the cool sound/production, they really hit the spot with this in my opinion. The added synths, effects and electronic beats combined with the superbly polished guitarsound work well together and mold the whole thing into an end product that's very easy and seamless to listen to. It's good that they didn't let these tweaks and add-ons overwhelm the actual songs and Miyavi's signature guitarplay of course. Overall, this is simply a fun and energetic album with just the right length and catchiness to make me wanna start it again as soon as it's over. Gotta applaud Miyavi and his crew, they did a brilliant job with this one! Can't wait for the tour to experience it live. | slick sound, awesome songs, catchy hooks and only a few duds - an immensely fun experience!

This happens all the time when a band leaves a label for another, not their fault imo. It's just Avex trying to cash-in one last time.

^ Agreed! Just started it 2 days ago but already watched half of it. Really nice!

Thanks for the extra info! Seems like it's tough to keep a steady lineup, lol.

omg omg omg *too many feels* Can't believe I'm hearing new stuff after like 3 years. :'D I hope this means a new release is on the horizon finally~ speaking of, here's a recent blog post of Matenrou. Something about the new album coming in 2013 and sorry to have kept us waiting, and it's nearing its completion after 3 years.

Hmmm this should be interesting~

Demon Seed Classic "monster birth" type of horror with a dash of techno-fear; wondering how I didn't watch it before. Was pretty aight!

Ahhh so many cool bands! Especially Soft Ballet, Buck-Tick, Deadman, D'erlanger, Mar'derayla... ^^

Welcome, fellow air-conditioning enthusiast! Ah, you're STUCK_MAN on last.fm! *puzzle pieces sliding together* xD

Hi there, welcome! What are your favorite bands btw?

I expected more old songs but that encore seems pretty br00tal still. Good to hear about the anniversary project too.

Awesome video! Thanks a lot for linking.