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  1. Posted

    Didn't he announce something like this years ago too? xD That he'll have his last "visual" gig... oh well, maybe just deja vu.

     

    He did but he never specified when it would be. I assume this really is his last full-blown theatrical tour.

     

    Here's hoping there's a final album with it too that isn't just a single collection.

  2. Posted

    Much the same as the above. Oni to Kage was a great album, Shuuen was lacklustre, but pretty much everything else Grieva have put out is great (which is a hell of a lot of material). This is a cool new entry into their extensive discography and I like the way they're experimenting a bit more across the selection of new tracks. I'll admit that it took me a couple of listens to really get into this one, and a couple of the tracks are still skippable for me, but this is another solid release. I also can't really comment too much on the homage aspect as I'm not a massive Diru fan, but despite the endless comparisons I've always been a Grieva supporter.

     

    Here's (not) looking forward to another PV compilation DVD in the next couple of months - the three simultaneous singles, and two songs from this mini all seem to have had PVs made. (Kind of defeats the point of a 'promotional' video to only be viewable on purchase, but I digress.)

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  3. Posted

     

    Signal / M・E・L・T -piano arrange- [CD] / from their live DIVE TO BLOOD -scars away-

    Signal / BOOTLEG LIVE DVD [DVD] / from their one-man Night of Judgement

    Signal / Crossing fate [CD] / from their last one-man Crossing fate

     

    グリーヴァ (grieva) / 終焉-Mad Death.- (shuuen-mad death.-) [CD] / from their one-man 終焉-Mad Death.- (shuuen-mad death.-)

     

    カルディア (cardia) / 末広がり「八袋」 (suehirogari) / goodie bag including live DVD and SE CD / limited at official web shop

    カルディア (cardia) / 1stAnniversarySpecialDVD [DVD] / from their first one-man 現実ノイローゼ (genjitsu no neurosis)

     

    リロード (reload) / [Hybrid_]

     

    Riddick / 君の居た場所 (kimi no ita basho)

    Riddick / 陰我 (inga)

     

    CROW / COLORS ON WILD / 2004.02.01 mini album, maybe live limited

     

    ONE OK ROCK / Around ザ world 少年 / Unreleased 2009 single, exists only in broadcast CD form

     

    UPDATE: Added ONE OK ROCK single

     

  5. Posted

    Signal / M・E・L・T -piano arrange- [CD] / from their live DIVE TO BLOOD -scars away-


    Signal / BOOTLEG LIVE DVD [DVD] / from their one-man Night of Judgement


    Signal / Crossing fate [CD] / from their last one-man Crossing fate


     


    グリーヴァ (grieva) / 終焉-Mad Death.- (shuuen-mad death.-) [CD] / from their one-man 終焉-Mad Death.- (shuuen-mad death.-)


     


    カルディア (cardia) / 末広がり「八袋」 (suehirogari) / goodie bag including live DVD and SE CD / limited at official web shop


    カルディア (cardia) / 1stAnniversarySpecialDVD [DVD] / from their first one-man 現実ノイローゼ (genjitsu no neurosis)


     


    リロード (reload) / [Hybrid_]


     


    Riddick / 君の居た場所 (kimi no ita basho)


    Riddick / 陰我 (inga)


     


    CROW / COLORS ON WILD / 2004.02.01 mini album, maybe live limited


     


    UPDATE: Added more super obscure stuff XD


  6. Posted

    One of my favourite Grieva songs now, it's just such a catchy chorus. Also the shout this time isn't 'YA YA YA' but 'itai itai itai' ('it hurts, it hurts, it hurts') if I'm not mistaken. Although it is a fair point that Kyouki does that a lot. XD

  11. Posted

    Not a proper review per se, just my thoughts as I'm listening for the first time. I always look forward to Miyavi's releases because he has such a diverse history. The man's a talented guitarist and musician, and his vocals have been steadily improving. Now I've finally gotten around to listening to this album, I thought I'd take some notes.

     

     

    Cruel - Even for an artist with as varied a career as Miyavi, this is yet another step in a different direction. I'm getting a British Alternative scene vibe from this one, maybe some influence from Muse and Arctic Monkeys. It sets a tone and makes an intriguing opening track.

     

    Into The Red - Back into the catchy if slightly repetitive chorus+riff style of pop-rock Miyavi has taken to recently. Synths make the chorus pop a little more than if it was just guitar like we're used to. Overall not particularly memorable though.

     

    Come Alive - This immediately came across to me as a more lively follow up to 'Secret' from his last self-titled album. Driven again by that guitar motif. Female backing vocals and some corny trumpets shake it up a little, and the slower section breaks up what might otherwise be another quite repetitive song.

     

    Mysterious Alien Girl - Funky track with another distorted guitar motif underlying the whole song. Miyavi returns to his favourite pastime of sticking the riff on a looper and playing around over the top of it. Sadly(?) the solo is the best part of this one.

     

    Let Go - I always liked this one from the single release. It's a song that monopolizes on the catchy guitar riff and chorus to get your feet tapping. Some might criticise it for being so short, but I think that really helps this one from sticking around too long (ahem, most of Sadie's GANGSTA).

     

    Odyssey - Panning the guitar in the intro immediately makes this one stand out from the rest so far. Then we hear some Japanese for the first time. The weird woah sample is odd at the beginning, but as it repeats through the song it earns its place. This is kind of a simple upbeat track but I enjoyed it.

     

    All The Way - This song felt to me like an amalgamation of all of Miyavi's recent efforts. There's the guitar motif, the electronic elements, the repetitive chorus, the softer bridge, and the sweet solo. Pretty groovy. Also the ending is nice.

     

    Unite - Immediately reminded me of the SAMURAI SESSIONS collab era. It's actually quite nice to let Miyavi's vocals take a back seat so he can get on with that slick guitar work he's so good at.

     

    The Others - I'm surprised to find the title song of this album so late in the tracklist. There's not a lot for me to say other than, to me, this is one of the most catchy songs I've heard this year. I love it. Another fun solo too.

     

    Calling - Some solid vocals here (especially by Miyavi's standards). Guitar is also great. In fact, this is in essence what Miyavi has been doing for years, just with a layer of English lyrics and synths mixed in. I enjoyed it.

     

    Shangri-La - More Japanese! XD A little bit too repetitive for my liking but it's certainly an interesting way to close the album. At least the groove is catchy and there's some fun guitar work again, so I think this one will continue to grow on me with more listens.

     

     

    Overall an interesting new turn since his last full album. It feels like Miyavi is modernising and westernising, but in a way that for the most part retains his personality, energy and style. Unlike ONE OK ROCK's recent release, I'm happy that Miyavi hasn't just completely changed his style to appeal to an English speaking audience. True, he's been using English for a while, but he's always in control of the music he makes, and that's something to be respected in such a lengthy and varied career.

    :3.5:

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  17. Posted

    MASTER OF ROMANCE for me. It's one of few VK albums where I rarely skip any tracks at all when I'm listening through.

     

    As a long-time fan who owns pretty much all of their discography though, I'll say a little more.

     

    Their first album UNDEAD13+2 is great. COLD BLOOD is decent, but mostly for the singles in my opinion. I also enjoyed MADRIGAL de MARIA (not sure that's a common opinion xD). Avoid GANGSTA and THE BLACK DIAMONDS.

     

    In terms of minis, I really like Gain (Regret from the regular edition is one of my all time favourite Sadie songs).

     

    Singles: 溺哀-dekiai- is fantastic, the original recording of 嘆きの幸福 is beautiful. Ice Romancer also has some great B-sides. Rock n'roll stinky people from a holy terrors is a phenomenal track.

  18. Posted

    For music I physically own:

     

    Japanese

     

    Oldest - GACKT / Mizérable～Single Box～ (1999.06.30)

    Newest - the GazettE / STANDING LIVE TOUR 14 HERESY LIMITED -再 定 義- COMPLETE BOX (2015.03.11)

     

    In general I'm not sure any more, I rarely listen to non-Japanese music these days.

  19. Posted

    Not a bad idea, this. I'm still desperate to get my hands on a few things. I might refuse an offer if the price is unreasonable, but they're all rarez so try me.

     

     

    Signal / M・E・L・T -piano arrange- [CD] / from their live DIVE TO BLOOD -scars away-

    Signal / BOOTLEG LIVE DVD [DVD] / from their one-man Night of Judgement

    Signal / Crossing fate [CD] / from their last one-man Crossing fate

     

    グリーヴァ (grieva) / 最後ノ晩餐 (saigo no bansan) [CD] / from their live Dinner Show 機密制定ノ晩餐会 (kimitsu seitei no bansankai)

    グリーヴァ (grieva) / 終焉-Mad Death.- (shuuen-mad death.-) [CD] / from their one-man 終焉-Mad Death.- (shuuen-mad death.-)

     

    カルディア (cardia) / 末広がり「八袋」 (suehirogari) / goodie bag including live DVD and SE CD / limited at official web shop

    カルディア (cardia) / 1stAnniversarySpecialDVD [DVD] / from their first one-man 現実ノイローゼ (genjitsu no neurosis)

     

    -UP-

     

    リロード (reload) / [Hybrid_]

     

    Riddick / 君の居た場所 (kimi no ita basho)

    Riddick / 陰我 (inga)

    Riddick / 悟 (satori) -normal version only-

     

    the GazettE / 鬼畜教師(32歳独身)の悩殺講座 (kichiku kyoushi 32sai dokushin no nousatsu kouza)

     

     

    Onegai shimasu~

     

    Update! I'm not made of money but I will negotiate for rarez!

  23. Posted

    At some point in secondary school (or middle school for all you non-English peeps) around age 12 myself and a close friend at the time gave each other the random-ass nicknames 'Shmilly and Gravydibbles'. I think I came off lightly.

     

    I have attempted to use the name 'muku' on other online spaces (because the Japanese starling is 'mukudori' and that's my family name) but most people online know me by Shmilly already so I cba to do anything about it.

     

    As an off topic, I can't stop staring at beni's strawberry gif every time it slides up my screen. I was astonished when I found out that my girlfriend used to be mates with Kyari before she became famous, they even have purikura pics together from like 5 years ago!

  24. Posted

    Perhaps some time ago the term 'friendzone' or something similar did accurately define someone's romantic status. But now, I've come to hate the word for what the internet has turned it into. A 'friendzone' of the kind people talk about these days does not exist. It's as simple as that. The very notion of being put into a zone for friends is the exact same phenomenon as this: becoming friends with someone. You either become friends with someone, or you enter a relationship with someone. There's not really any middle ground. Casual sex is not friendzone, because it's the very thing people claiming to be there are probably after.

     

    The whole problem comes from putting sex on a pedestal. Certainly for those who have yet to experience it, it's a huge thing to consider. Stories about how great it is, stories about how terrible the first time will be, debating the value of virginity or faithfulness, love versus desires. Sex is not a big thing at all - it's just another one of those nice things in life that we all get around to at some point. Some people do it a lot more than others, some with multiple partners, and some in committed relationships.

     

    If being 'friendzoned' is stopping you from having sex then you're missing the point of both sex and relationships. You can have sex with whoever you like, whenever you like, provided both parties consent to it. Don't make the mistake of thinking relationships are all about sex, and you'll realise that there's no such thing as a 'friendzone'. If you have romantic feelings for a friend but don't mention or act upon it, you only have yourself to blame.

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  25. Posted

    It really sucks and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. But, you like who you like, and in my case we both decided it was worth giving a try. I'm in the UK, and she's in Japan, and the last time we saw each other was January. We're probably not physically meeting again until the end of August. But, if we can stick it out till then, I'm moving to Japan anyway so we're moving in together. Like previous people have said, a lot of it depends on the timing - we're both graduating this year and starting full time work, so it looks like after the distance part is over it should be great.

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