Mihenno

So, being the good Dad I am, I do all I can to ensure my 4 Year Old daughter is exposed to stellar music so that she doesn't grow up listening to the Abomination that is American Pop music. 
 
In my pursuit of this, I recently turned on 猫又 [Nekomata] by AvelCain, knowing that she would probably love the "Meow" sample in the song intro.  She loved it so much that she asks me to play it every time we go for a drive in the car, and she seriously shakes, moves, and head-bangs to the music as soon as that "Meow" sounds.
 
I shall continue this experiment to ensure that she not only learns to enjoy Rock music, but Japanese Rock music.

chapped lips FTW

DaizyStripper new mini album "SIRIUS" will be released at 2015/05/20 (4 TYPE)
 
limited edition TYPE A & B (3,240yen each) will include CD+bonus CD, regular edition TYPE A (3,780yen) will include CD+DVD (including PV, PV SLIP & making), and regular edition TYPE B (2,700yen) will include CD only
 
[CD track list]
01.酸欠革命(sanketsu kakumei)
02.DEAR MY SIRIUS
03.ヒステリカ(hysterica)
04.SUMMER VACATION
05.SWEET DREAM
06.La Vie en Rose
 
[limited edition TYPE A bonus CD track list]
"Winter Box Disorder" 2014.12.15 in TSUTAYA O-EAST LIVE Part I
Adam
G.Z.S.K.K
マネキン(mannequin)
Zero Crysis
Seaside Avenue
Sunday Driver
QUALTIER LATIN
色彩ヴィヴィッド(shikisai vivid)
aquarium
Piano Solo～即興演奏～
深海(shinkai)
 
[limited edition TYPE B bonus CD track list]
"Winter Box Disorder" 2014.12.15 in TSUTAYA O-EAST LIVE Part II
5×STARZ
STARGAZER
リリカルナイト(lyrical night)
Screaming Husky
GIRL HUNT
BLACK DROPPer
decade
G.Z.S.K.K
ARREST
キューソネコカミ(kyuuso nekokami)
STAY GOLD
Shooting Star
 
 
btw they will hold their one-man live tour "NEVER ENDING SIRIUS" since Shinjuku ReNY at 2015/07/03-07/04 and up to Shinjuku BLAZE at 2015/09/26-09/27

many camwhore
much selfie
wow

Something between Asexual & Gay... 8D

INTRO:
 
SuG`s first album since leaving PSC and stating something along the lines of `we could no longer continue going on this way`.
 
These events can provide different interpretations of BLACK, which manages to carry on SuG`s identity while sounding vastly different from their previous works.
 
As an album it has much more unity between the tracks, with a heavier sound throughout the majority (B.A.B.Y. is the only song that really ties in with the Heavy Positive Rock sound that they may have been mentally typecast in). Among the 17 songs on the album, no two tracks are the same, typical of their adventurous and diverse approach to songwriting, yet the whole album fits together as one work with one identity, that falls under the album title very nicely, unlike their previous album, for example, which felt like it had a distinct A-Side and B-Side seperating the lighter more positive tracks, and the heavy, sharp tunes that start appearing midway through (I loved that album as well, none-the-less!)
 
MEMBER PERFORMANCES:
 
A really unexpected shocker upon my first few listens was the huge step up in each members performances, as well as their prominence in different tracks. I`m not sure if they were previously holding back on past releases to create a different kind of sound, or if they have really being putting in work, but each member really stepped out and shone on this album. Their tone is also excellent.
 
Click the spoiler if you want to see a breakdown of each member.
 
 
Details on the Sound:
 
A heavier sound, good use of electronic elements and guest arrangements, tracks that put aside the electronic elements altogether and focus on the band, and what is now a SuG signature: Absolutely amazingly deep production with a huge Sonic and Tonic range. The album is an absolute pleasure for me to listen to in terms of how much they can have going on at once, without emphasis on what is important being lost, and without taking away the listener`s ability to follow one individual instrument or input through-out.
 
The album features lots of different elements fused together, in what feels like a huge major release`s production combined with a rock band`s style and sensibility with the members in full control. The synth`s, strings, horn sections, and other elements really make the album interesting for me.
 
Also, the singles are spaced out and placed nicely to give them some renewed freshness, and avoid that `played out` feel. HELLYEAH originally by Takeru`s Uwakimono project is also re-done in a heavy rock style.
 
How does it feel and how much do I like it?
 
Despite being such a heavy album and some heavier lyrics, the album still seems so upbeat to me, and still has so many parts to either rock out to, or groove along with that it is indeed quite peculiar. With many other band`s the sound or themes might make the songs downers, or one`s you play in a certain mood, but I could really put on these songs in any mood and enjoy, though they will have different effects in different situations.
 
I`m not one for much comparison, but it`s definitely the album that I feel will get the most play from me out of their discography to date, and an album that leaves you waiting for what is next (while playing the tracks out).
 
Track Count: 17 (4 previously released as well as 1 re-done track)
Listens: 10
Production Quality:
Overall Rating:
 
Worth the Purchase?
 
With BLACK you get a unique experience that may not be to your taste, as the style, sound and delivery go to quite unique lengths. It`s a band and experience that really stand out, and do something different that mixes niche and mainstream experiences into something different altogether. Even watching the PV`s doesn`t give you the full idea of what the album is about, as there are so many different tracks each with their own unique feel. If you are a fan of their previous work, besides just the more colorful side, you will want to hear this. If you enjoyed the latest PV`s you are in for more than that, but you will probably enjoy yourself. There are instant stand-out tracks, and like usual with SuG, some growers that I appreciate more with each listen.
 
For me, personally, this has quickly become my favorite release this year (even beating out my favorite band!), and has been something I have immensely enjoyed. During my first listen, I felt like I was really experiencing something; something different. And the feeling only grows with each spin.

I can't believe Senedjem is able to be both in Ruellia and this session at the same time. It just seems like too much

I just hope they will release something else than those hard to get live-limited singles

UPDATE:
 
THEIR NEW ALBUM  "Maintenance" NAME CHANGE TO "Server Maintenance " SHALL BE RELEASED AT THEIR LIVE ON SUNDAY AT 06:00 GMT!
 
TRACKLIST IS STILL UNKOWN

Me with Kuroyuri to kage^^ 

literally just shot out a bullet of laughter in the darkness of my room.

Vo. Zeus (EX-Zess ---->Zesshoku)
Ba. Champ213
Gu. Ito
Gu. (EX- Original NEET) Original Saku
R Gu. CAT5
7 Sting/ Programmer. (EX-PRACTICE WILL NEVER BETRAY YOU) nostalgia.
Gu. Manda
Backing Vo and Gu. kai_desu
Piano. Sai
Dr. Linh-San
 
Their first album called "Maintenance" has been postponed due to reasons unknown.
 
 
a link to their OHP: http://monochrome-heaven.com/
 
Their profile page: http://monochrome-heaven.com/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=stats&do=leaders

It sounds like Arlequin...

when was the last time a vk band released 4 minis in a row? haha. well i'm sure this will be as good as the other 3!

are you not tired of this?

A9(Alice Nine) SHOW OHARA & TORA AMANO new project "DIAWOLF" will hold their first live at Shibuya SOUND MUSEUM VISION at 2015/03/15, and their new one-coin single "Rebellion" will be released at 2015/04/12 (500yen)
 

 

 
http://diawolf.com/
 
 
A9 Crowd Funding Project has formed with target funding amount 5,000,000yen, and their START-UP EP "銀河ノヲト(ginga no oto)" will be released in 2015/08
 

 
http://a9-project.com/

yay!!!
edit: omg that new look.