Shmilly

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Love this song so much. It's easily one of my favourite NB tracks now. So happy my friend was able to get me a copy from their live.

I'll admit that I too was a bit disappointed on my first listen to DOGMA; it's not a lie that on first impression a large chunk of the album seems to blur together, and through perhaps a combination of poor track ordering and little compositional and stylistic variation, a lot of these bland metalcore efforts are sadly forgettable. However, determined to give this album a chance and a fair judgment, I've been listening to it a lot lately and I have to say it's grown on me. There's still several tracks that are so average I decide to skip over them, but some of the mid-album haze begins to show redeeming qualities if you give it the time to.
 
First the songs I really like: the dramatic and atmospheric atmosphere of OMINOUS easily places it as my favourite track here (much like TO DAZZLING DARKNESS provided an awesome outro to BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY before it). Certainly had this album followed up on the promise OMINOUS showed as a teaser with more moody, thematic compositions then this could have been one of the GazettE's best releases to date.
 
Next is probably DERACINE. Toning down the over the top chugging and focusing on powerful and memorable vocals (yes, this is Ruki) makes DERACINE a track well worth repeating in my opinion. Maybe it's partly an effect of this track dividing up other more forgettable songs, but personally I love this one.
 
While I'm unsure of its positioning in the overall album, BLEMISH is another great track for me. It's energetic with a catchy chorus and I'm sure this will work well towards the end of a concert. As it is, it's a very enjoyable listen in its own right without letting the metalcore influences weigh it down.
 
Finally honorable mentions go to the two promotional songs DOGMA and DEUX, which are both solid works, and INCUBUS has been growing on me too thanks to the blend of female vox and screams that leads into the chorus.
 
As for the other (more than) half of this album, unfortunately most of it is fairly average and sadly forgettable. Had the pacing been better considered, with more variety and at least a ballad or something to lighten up the oppressive chugging, this could have been a great release. Ultimately the most disappointing thing about DOGMA for me is that it didn't follow up on the promise the excellent marketing teased us with. I hope the GazettE take a moment now to pause and remember what's important in putting together an album made of entirely new material. If they can find a happy balance between the atmospheric tracks they do so well and more upbeat, energetic songs, I think their next effort will be awesome.

I'll admit that I too was a bit disappointed on my first listen to DOGMA; it's not a lie that on first impression a large chunk of the album seems to blur together, and through perhaps a combination of poor track ordering and little compositional and stylistic variation, a lot of these bland metalcore efforts are sadly forgettable. However, determined to give this album a chance and a fair judgment, I've been listening to it a lot lately and I have to say it's grown on me. There's still several tracks that are so average I decide to skip over them, but some of the mid-album haze begins to show redeeming qualities if you give it the time to.
 
First the songs I really like: the dramatic and atmospheric atmosphere of OMINOUS easily places it as my favourite track here (much like TO DAZZLING DARKNESS provided an awesome outro to BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY before it). Certainly had this album followed up on the promise OMINOUS showed as a teaser with more moody, thematic compositions then this could have been one of the GazettE's best releases to date.
 
Next is probably DERACINE. Toning down the over the top chugging and focusing on powerful and memorable vocals (yes, this is Ruki) makes DERACINE a track well worth repeating in my opinion. Maybe it's partly an effect of this track dividing up other more forgettable songs, but personally I love this one.
 
While I'm unsure of its positioning in the overall album, BLEMISH is another great track for me. It's energetic with a catchy chorus and I'm sure this will work well towards the end of a concert. As it is, it's a very enjoyable listen in its own right without letting the metalcore influences weigh it down.
 
Finally honorable mentions go to the two promotional songs DOGMA and DEUX, which are both solid works, and INCUBUS has been growing on me too thanks to the blend of female vox and screams that leads into the chorus.
 
As for the other (more than) half of this album, unfortunately most of it is fairly average and sadly forgettable. Had the pacing been better considered, with more variety and at least a ballad or something to lighten up the oppressive chugging, this could have been a great release. Ultimately the most disappointing thing about DOGMA for me is that it didn't follow up on the promise the excellent marketing teased us with. I hope the GazettE take a moment now to pause and remember what's important in putting together an album made of entirely new material. If they can find a happy balance between the atmospheric tracks they do so well and more upbeat, energetic songs, I think their next effort will be awesome.

Albums
 
Aimer - DAWN | This woman has one of the most beautiful voices I've heard in recent memory. Powerful ballads, energetic rock riffs and haunting melodies combine in my favourite album from Aimer so far.
 
the GazettE - DOGMA | While not their greatest work, the GazettE have presented us with another great album that leans a lot on their heavier side. Thematic OMINOUS, powerful DERACINE and energetic BLEMISH are my top tracks.
 
MIYAVI - The Others | Expanding on his recent Western influence, MIYAVI's latest album is a stylish, catchy blend of slick guitar riffs and ever improving English vocals. Not to mention the title track is super catchy.
 
21g - GENORATION | The first full album from these guys (and gal) is a decent effort, with GENO's husky vocals really selling the new group for me. The two single tracks are still the best in my opinion though.
 
快進のICHIGEKI - The Period | While not as memorable as some of their past efforts, The Period is another solid release oozing with ICHIGEKI style.
 
Mini-Albums
 
DADAROMA - dadaism♯1 | One of my favourite releases so far this year. I love all the tracks, but I strongly believe that if these guys focused on the brutal side we get to hear in SEX! and ベルカとストレルカ (as well as the B-sides to their two singles) they would be stronger for it. The jazzy stuff is good but they don't really need that aspect in my opinion. That said, their newest PV is basically stylized porn to a visual kei song, so we can't complain too much. Yoshiatsu's impressive marketing skills have done wonders for bringing these guys to the forefront of indie VK in a matter of months from their foundation.
 
Minerva - HEAVENS | Another new band with a very promising start. Vocals and guitar work are strong on this release. I hope their next offering has some better mixing though.
 
「Story of Hope」 - Historia EP | While the clean female vocals struggle to push much further than average for me, what made this release memorable was some phenomenal djent-inspired composition and instrumental work to back them up. If that's your groove, check this one out.
 
グリーヴァ - 妄想主義者ノ背徳。 | What can I say? These guys incredibly seem to pump out release after release with little deterioration in quality. Another solid mini-album, which while not my favourite so far, has a super catchy and energetic opener and a cool music box interlude that emulates that track's memorable chorus. Their singles this year were also great.
 
ザアザア - コワイクライ | While their other mini was also good, this one for me is superior and one of my favourite releases of 2015 so far. Its short length is great for repeat listens and each track is memorable in its own right. I'm looking forward to their upcoming third mini-album now too. 

More like Far East Deception.

Good review! I'm one of those that didn't really love Shuuen; it certainly wasn't bad it just didn't grab me by the balls like oni to kage did.
 
Weird observation since jigsaw mentioned it; I'll pretty much always let Grieva's SE tracks actually play through. "SE" is usually another word for "skip" but I generally like to listen to theirs.
 
ETA: Also diggin' their new photos... 'everyone-touch-their-face' in a slightly different position is a bulletproof VK look.

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.)

ベルカとストレルカ
 
I had hidden the knife into the desk.
It was for protecting oneself.
There was no intention of wounding someone.
I want you to believe.
Please don’t see me by your sad eye.
 
煙にまみれた数え歌
答えを探してた
僕は何処へ
 
綱がゆらゆら拍手する人
これが答えか？と太陽が僕を踏み付けがなりたてる
爪弾き  罵声       陶酔の舞台         顔を隠さず奏でる
 
傾く天井             数え歌
ベルカとストレルカ
僕は此処へ
 
ah鏡に映った踊るピエロが
あなたの涙を顔に刻むように歌う
 
僕に乗せられたリンゴが落ちる
 
濃くなる霧と月を眺め 呼吸を確かめていた
もう君は泣かないで      悲しみが募る雨に
僕は傘になろう
 
ah鏡を見つめて踊るピエロは
あなたの涙をガラスに摘むように願う
いつしか             空が晴れたなら
あなたと             二人で
 
 
 
BERUKA to SUTORERUKA
 
I had hidden the knife into the desk.
It was for protecting oneself.
There was no intention of wounding someone.
I want you to believe.
Please don’t see me by your sad eye.
 
kemuri ni mamireta kazoeuta
kotae wo sagashiteta
boku wa doko e
 
tsuna ga yurayura hakushu suru hito
kore ga kotae ka? to taiyou ga boku wo fumitsuke ga naritateru
tsumahajiki basei tousui no butai kao wo kakusazu kanaderu
 
katamuku tenjou kazoeuta
BERUKA to SUTORERUKA
boku wa koko e
 
ah kagami ni utsutta odoru PIERO ga
anata no namida wo kao ni kizamu you ni utau
 
boku ni noserareta ringo ga ochiru
 
kokunaru kiri to tsuki wo nagame kokyuu wo tashikameteita
mou kimi wa nakanaide kanashimi ga tsunoru ame ni
boku wa kasa ni narou
 
ah kagami wo mitsumete odoru PIERO wa
anata no namida wo GARASU ni tsumu you ni negau
itsushika sora ga hareta nara
anata to futari de
 
 
 
Velka and Strelka
 
I had hidden the knife into the desk.
It was for protecting oneself.
There was no intention of wounding someone.
I want you to believe.
Please don’t see me by your sad eye.
 
Among counting rhymes covered in smoke
I was looking for an answer
Where should I go?
 
The rope sways and people applaud
Is this the answer? I shout at the sun that bears down upon me
Black sheep, they jeer, a stage of intoxication where they perform without concealing their identity
 
A slanting ceiling and counting rhymes
Velka and Strelka
I came here
 
The dancing clown reflected in the mirror
Sings to engrave your tears upon his face
 
The apple hung upon me falls
 
I gazed at the moon with the thickening fog
To make sure you were breathing
Don’t cry any more, let your sadness become the heavy rain
I’ll be your umbrella
 
When I stare into the mirror
The dancing clown wishes he could take your tears away into the glass
When the sky clears without my noticing
I’ll be together again with you

モルヒネ♯2
 
いつしか鳴らぬ電話
メールの返事も一日2通
いつも多忙なあなた
理解のある女を演じてみせるわ
 
ふたつ並ぶ歯ブラシ
ホコリかぶっても置いておくわね
寝る前の習慣は
貴方の名前検索
 
誰よこいつ知らない女
「愛してる」だなんて
私の方が愛しているわ
 
「あなたは私の物よ」
 
愛は依存になって
はがれ落ちてく脆い厚化粧
「あなたは私の物よ」
自作自演の悲劇舞台
愛は依存になって
落ちてく私ホラ綺麗でしょう？
「あなたは私の物よ」
自作自演の悲劇舞台
 
「あなたは私の物よ」
「あなたは私の物よ」
 
そうよこいつ見た事あるわ
いつも後ろの方で
あなたの事を狙ってるのね
 
「あなたは私の物よ」
 
愛は依存になって
はがれ落ちてく脆い厚化粧
「あなたは私の物よ」
自作自演の悲劇舞台
愛は依存になって
落ちてく私ホラ綺麗でしょう？
「あなたは私の物よ」
自作自演の悲劇舞台
 
「あなたは私の物よ」
「あなたは私の物よ」
「あなたは私の物よ」
「あなたは私の物よ」
 
 
 
MORUHINE♯2
 
itsushika naranu denwa
ME-RU no henji mo ichinichi nitsuu
itsumo tabouna anata
rikai no aru on’na wo enjitemiseru wa
 
futatsu narabu haburashi
hokori kabuttemo oiteoku wa ne
neru mae no shuukan wa
anata no namae kensaku
 
dare yo koitsu shiranai on’na
‘aishiteru’ da nante
watashi no hou ga aishiteiru wa
 
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
 
ai wa izon ni natte
hagareochiteku moroi atsugeshou
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
jisaku jien no higeki butai
ai wa izon ni natte
ochiteku watashi hora kirei deshou?
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
jisaku jien no higeki butai
 
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
 
sou yo koitsu mita koto aru wa
itsumo ushiro no hou de
anata no koto wo neratteru no ne
 
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
 
ai wa izon ni natte
hagareochiteku moroi atsugeshou
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
jisaku jien no higeki butai
ai wa izon ni natte
ochiteku watashi hora kirei deshou?
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
jisaku jien no higeki butai
 
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
‘anata wa watashi no mono yo’
 
 
 
MORPHINE#2
 
Unaware of the ringing phone
You only reply twice a day to my messages
You’re always busy
I’ll show you what an understanding woman is like
 
Two toothbrushes side by side
Even as it gathers dust I’ll keep putting it there for you
Before going to bed
My habit is looking up your name
 
Who are you, mysterious woman?
The word ‘love’
I love you more than that
 
‘You are mine’
 
Love that became dependence
Brittle make-up peeling
‘You are mine’
The tragic stage of my charade
Love that became dependence
Look, I’m beautiful right?
‘You are mine’
The tragic stage of my charade
 
‘You are mine’
‘You are mine’
 
Yes, I’ve seen you before
Always from behind
I’m aiming for you
 
‘You are mine’
 
Love that became dependence
Brittle make-up peeling
‘You are mine’
The tragic stage of my charade
Love that became dependence
Look, I’m beautiful right?
‘You are mine’
The tragic stage of my charade
 
‘You are mine’
‘You are mine’
‘You are mine’
‘You are mine’

SEX!
 
Rescue me.
 
肥えたハイエナが言うのさ
賢い犬は吠えずに笑い
賢い猫は芸を覚えて
賢い人は欲に素直だと
 
「舐めるように」
「求め合って」
「腰を振って」
 
All thing is lie.From the first.
as if reading picture book.
What do you want？「SEX!」
What do you aim？「SEX!」
You say「Hey Hey Rescue me!」
True is this all.
Ah…as if reading picture book.
What do you want？「SEX!」
What do you aim？「SEX!」
You say「Hey Hey Rescue me!」
 
肥えたハイエナが言うのさ
賢い犬は牙を隠して
賢い猫は爪を丸め込み
賢い人は背中で笑う
 
「舐めるように」
「求め合って」
「腰を振って」
 
All thing is lie.From the first.
as if reading picture book.
What do you want？「SEX!」
What do you aim？「SEX!」
You say「Hey Hey Rescue me!」
True is this all.
Ah…as if reading picture book.
What do you want？「SEX!」
What do you aim？「SEX!」
You say「Hey Hey Rescue me!」
 
 
 
SEX!
 
Rescue me.
 
koeta HAIENA ga iu no sa
kashikoi inu wa hoezu ni warai
kashikoi neko wa gei wo oboete
kashikoi hito wa yoku ni sunao da to
 
‘nameru you ni’
‘motomeatte’
‘koshi wo futte’
 
All thing is lie. From the first.
As if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’
True is this all.
Ah… as if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’
 
koeta HAIENA ga iu no sa
kashikoi inu wa kiba wo kakushite
kashikoi neko wa tsume wo marumekomi
kashikoi hito wa senaka de warau
 
‘nameru you ni’
‘motomeatte’
‘koshi wo futte’
 
All thing is lie. From the first.
As if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’
True is this all.
Ah… as if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’
 
 
 
SEX!
 
Rescue me.
 
The discerning hyena says
The clever dog laughs without barking
The clever cat remembers the tricks
They say that a wise man is honest about his desires
 
‘With a lick’
‘We want each other’
‘Shake your hips’
 
All thing is lie. From the first.
As if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’
True is this all.
Ah… as if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’
 
The discerning hyena says
The clever dog conceals his fangs
The clever cat retracts her claws
The smart laugh behind their backs
 
‘With a lick’
‘We want each other’
‘Shake your hips’
 
All thing is lie. From the first.
As if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’
True is this all.
Ah… as if reading picture book.
What do you want? ‘SEX!’
What do you aim? ‘SEX!’
You say ‘Hey Hey Rescue me!’

モルヒネ♯1
 
真夜中に鳴る電話
ah ah ah ah わざと少し待つ
待っていた態度隠し
ah ah ah ah 眠いフリをしてみる
 
どこまでもズルい人ね
ah ah ah ah わかっているんでしょう
私はいつも待ちこがれ
ah ah ah ah 眠る
 
「今何処にいるの？何をしてるの？」
「一人でいたわ」
「ねぇ会いたいよ今すぐに」
「シャワーを浴び着替えたら、すぐ行くわ」
 
わかっているのに離れられないのは
あなたを愛してるから
身体に残る体温とアザ
私ひとり             ズルい笑顔
 
But believes want to kill.
I want to personal belongings.
Why？It does not become
my thing why？
It is sad that you are loved.
 
「いつもごめんね寂しくさせて」
「仕方ないわよ」
「ねぇ会いたいよいつだって」
「私はいつもここよ、ちゃんと見て」
 
わかっているのに離れられないのは
それでも愛してるから
身体に残る体温とアザ 私…
 
かさね合う身体               モルヒネの香り
今だけ私を見て
部屋を出てゆく貴方の背中
私ひとり             ズルい笑顔
 
 
 
MORUHINE♯1
 
mayonaka ni naru denwa
ah ah ah ah wazato sukoshi matsu
matteita taido kakushi
ah ah ah ah nemui furi wo shitemiru
 
dokomademo zurui hito ne
ah ah ah ah wakatteiru ndeshou
watashi wa itsumo machikogare
ah ah ah ah nemuru
 
‘ima doko ni iru no? nani wo shiteru no?’
‘hitori de ita wa’
‘ne aitai yo ima sugu ni’
‘SHAWA- wo abi kigaetara, sugu iku wa’
 
wakatteiru no ni hanarerarenai no wa
anata wo aishiteru kara
karada ni nokoru taion to aza
watashi hitori zurui egao
 
But believes want to kill.
I want to personal belongings.
Why? It does not become
My thing why?
It is sad that you are loved.
 
‘itsumo gomen ne sabishikusasete’
‘shikata nai wa yo’
‘ne aitai yo ima sugu ni’
‘watashi wa itsumo koko yo, chanto mite’
 
wakatteiru no ni hanarerarenai no wa
soredemo aishiteru kara
taion ni nokoru taion to aza watashi…
 
kasaneau karada MORUHINE no kaori
ima dake watashi wo mite
heya wo deteyuku anata no senaka
watashi hitori zurui egao
 
 
 
MORPHINE#1
 
My phone rings in the middle of the night
I wait a little on purpose
I hide my intention to wait
And pretend I’m tired
 
You’re utterly sneaky
You understand right?
How I always long for you
I close my eyes
 
‘Where are you now? What are you doing?’
‘I’m on my own’
‘I want to see you right now’
‘I’ll be right there after I’ve showered and changed my clothes’
 
I understand but what I can’t get rid of is
The fact that I love you
The bruises and warmth you leave in my body
I’m alone                You give a sly smile
 
But believes want to kill.
I want to personal belongings.
Why? It does not become
My thing why?
It is sad that you are loved.
 
(NB. My imagination is killing me.
I want to make you mine.
Why will you not be mine?
It’s pathetic that I love you.)
 
‘I’m sorry, I’m just so lonely’
‘It can’t be helped’
‘I want to see you all the time’
‘I’m always here, just look’
 
I understand but what I can’t get rid of is
Despite it all I still love you
The bruises and warmth you leave in my body
 
Our entwining bodies, the smell of morphine
Look at me just this time
As you leave the room
You leave me alone             And give a sly smile

MONEY
 
抜け殻スーツ        山の手
道に倒れた老人    見ないフリ
カビだらけイデオロギー
ここは大都会東京
 
諭吉一枚                JK
午前二時過ぎ渋谷ハチ公前
青くなった鶏肉
上出来な皮肉だね「ハッピーセット」
 
it's simple MONEY GAME.
 
右肩上がり税金
温泉旅行政治家泣き落とし
バイト全員ボイコット
ここはお,も,て,な,し日本「Nice funny joke!」
 
it's simple MONEY GAME.
 
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Two,for the SEX？Three,for the LOVE？
 
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Two,for the SEX？Three,for the LOVE？
Please let honest opinion.
 
Fuck You -----
 
金で買えない物ってなんだったんだろう
僕たちはただ        欲望のまま
子供のころ抱きしめた        宝物も
今じゃガラクタに見えて
 
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Two,for the SEX？Three,for the LOVE？
 
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Are your one？「For the MONEY!」
Two,for the SEX？Three,for the LOVE？
Please let honest opinion.
 
 
 
MONEY
 
nukegara SU-TSU Yamanote
michi taoreta roujin minai furi
kabi darake IDEOROGI-
koko wa daitokai Tokyo
 
yukichi ichi mai JK
gozen niji sugi Shibuya Hachiko mae
aokunatta toriniku
joudekina hiniku da ne ‘HAPPI-SETTO’
 
it’s simple MONEY GAME.
 
migi kata agari zeikin
onsen ryokou seijika nakiotoshi
BAITO zen’in BOIKOTTO
koko wa omotenashi nihon ‘Nice funny joke!’
 
it's simple MONEY GAME.
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
Please let honest opinion.
 
Fuck You -----
 
kane de kaenai mono tte nandattandarou
bokutachi wa tada yokubou no naka
kodomo no koro dakishimeta takaramono mo
ima ja garakuta ni miete
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
Please let honest opinion.
 
 
 
MONEY
 
Empty suits on the Yamanote line
An old man falls in the street and we pretend we didn’t see
An ideology full of mold
Welcome to the big city, Tokyo
 
High school girl with a 10,000 yen note
At Hachiko in Shibuya just after 2am
Pale meat
A wonderful irony ‘Happy Set’
 
It’s simple MONEY GAME
 
Rising tax
A politician breaks down on his onsen trip
All part-time workers boycott
This is the hospitality of Japan ‘Nice funny joke!’
 
It’s simple MONEY GAME
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
Please let honest opinion.
 
Fuck You -----
 
What was it that can’t be bought with money?
We’re all just caught in desire
That treasured toy you held as a child
Looks like trash now
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
 
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Are your one? ‘For the MONEY!’
Two, for the SEX? Three, for the LOVE?
Please let honest opinion.

it is announced at DADAROMA free one-man live "PROPAGANDA OF DADAROMA" at Shinjuku BLAZE at 2015/07/13 that their new maxi single "「最終電車」(saishuudensha)" will be released in early 2015/09, and their new album "dadaism #2" will be released in mid-2016/01, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
SET-LIST at 2015/07/13:
 
SE
01.「溺れる魚」(oboreru sakana)
02.SEX!
03.イントロ(intro)
04.腐ったミカンの方程式(kusatta mikan no houteishiki)
05.愁いリビドー(urei libido)
06.螺子(neji)
07.モルヒネ#1(morphine #1)
08.モルヒネ#1(morphine #2)
09.MONEY
10.KIDS WAR
 
EN1
「雨のワルツ」(ame no waltz) (PV)
01.ベルカとストレルカ(belka to strelka)

「溺れる魚」
 
透き通った水槽の世界
零した墨はもう掬えない
魚達は口を広げて
それに浸かっているんだ
 
金で買える事実
並べられた模型
馴れ合いの踏み台
痛くないくせに
 
The definition of the freedom to force
People who cannot notice manipulated
Stop talks. No, I am
 
溺れる魚        水槽の中
鳥かごの鳥      窮屈な空
いつしか僕ら    気づかないまま
愛も憎しみも
消えて  消えて
暗い ただ ただ ただ
 
テレビに映る    綺麗なものが
僕たちの目を    悪くするんだ
わずかに残る温もりにさえ
値をつけるのだろう？
消えて 消えて
暗い ただ ただ ただ
 
The definition of the freedom to force
People who cannot notice manipulated
Stop talks. No, I am
 
溺れる魚        水槽の中
ライトの上に    積もった埃
スーツのそれは  偉そうにして
英雄を名乗り
ここが  ここが
すべて？
飛行機が落ちて  たくさん死んで
テレビの数字    明日には忘れ
幼なじみの      よく遊んだ子
自殺したってさ
可哀想  そうね
名前も思い出せない
 
さあ    夜には  眠ろう
明かり消して
本当の 人は     欲望は 世界は
夜、蠢く「おやすみ」
 
 
 
Oboreru Sakana
 
sukitootta suisou no sekai
koboshita sumi wa mou sukuenai
sakanatachi wa kuchi wo hirogete
sore ni tsukatteiru nda
 
kane de kaeru jijitsu
naraberareta mokei
nareai no fumidai
itakunai kuse ni
 
The definition of the freedom to force
People who cannot notice manipulated
Stop talks. No, I am
 
oboreru sakana suisou no naka
torikago no tori kyuukutsu na sora
itsushika bokura kidzukanai mama
ai mo nikushimi mo
kiete kiete
kurai tada tada tada
 
TEREBI ni utsuru kirei na mono ga
bokutachi no me wo warukusuru nda
wazuka ni nokoru nukumori ni sae
ne wo tsukeru no darou?
kiete kiete
kurai tada tada tada
 
The definition of the freedom to force
People who cannot notice manipulated
Stop talks. No, I am
 
oboreru sakana suisou no naka
RAITO no ue ni tsumotta hokori
SU-TSU no sore wa erasou ni shite
eiyuu wo nanori
koko ga koko ga
subete?
 
hikouki ga ochite takusan shinde
TEREBI no suuji asu ni wa wasure
osananajimi no yoku asonda ko
jisatsu shita tte sa
kawaisou sou ne
namae mo omoidasenai
 
sa yoru ni wa nemurou
akari keshite
hontou no hito wa, yokubou wa, sekai wa
yoru ugomeku “oyasumi”
 
 
 
Drowning Fish
 
In the transparent world of a fish tank
The spilled ink can no longer be extracted
The fish open their mouths
And are immersed in the ink
 
The truth that money can buy
Dolls lined up in a row
A stand* of conspiracy
Despite the lack of pain
 
The definition of the freedom to force
People who cannot notice manipulated
Stop talks. No, I am
 
The fish drowning in their tank
The caged bird in a confined sky
Unaware, we don’t even notice
Neither love nor hate
Fading…
It’s the dark reality
 
The beautiful things on television
Worsen our vision
Do we assign a price
To even the little warmth that remains?
Fading…
It’s the dark reality
 
The definition of the freedom to force
People who cannot notice manipulated
Stop talks. No, I am
 
The fish drowning in their tank
The dust gathering on the light
The suit looking proud about it
Calling himself a hero
Is this…
All there is?
 
A plane crashes and many die
The figures on television forgotten by tomorrow
A childhood friend I often played with
Committed suicide
It’s so pitiful
I can’t even remember their name
 
So try to sleep at night
Turn off the lights
The real world, people, desire
Squirm in the night “Goodnight”
 
*fumidai refers to a kind of step ladder, imagine that dolls are arranged on each step.

Do I sound weird if I say... none? Sex for me is about doing something intimate with someone you have intimate feelings for, not jumping on top of the next moving object, thrusting to completion, and changing the playlist.

I have a drawing thread.
I have a music thread.
I have a video thread.
One more couldn't hurt right?
 
Here's a recent photo I took/graphic I created.
I shoot with a Nikon D5000 (a decent hunk a' junk. I want to buy a new one)
and I used Adobe Illustrator for this.
 

 
It was a sunrise above Boston on my way down.

The new single is out! https://divoid.bandcamp.com/album/sakurasou
SAKURASOU

I'm not the most adept at being knowledgeable when it comes to the makings of music, I can't tell a riff riff from a woof woof and all the doofs sound doofy to me, so just as someone who listens to music because it makes my dick tingle, I'm saying that this is probably the only Miyavi album/single that I would not be ashamed if I had purchased it.

Thank you again for all of the support!
「ＷＨＯ　ＩＳ　ＫＩＹＯＳＨＩ？」
He will be revealed soon.
CALLING and PRIMROSE released tomorrow.
I love you all.
Good Night.
zzzz

My band's main computer broke down, so we'll have to release 「Ｃａｌｌｉｎｇ」 and 「Ｐｒｉｍｒｏｓｅ」on Wednesday 4/29 ! Please give us a listen when we have our songs on Bandcamp! Sorry for the inconvenience!

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.