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    blackdoll reacted to nick in YOUR FAVORITE MH MEMBERS   
    Here is mine. ;3
     

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    blackdoll reacted to Dark Kinma in nostalgia. SOLO PROJECT "新政体(NEW REGIME)"   
    モノクロ地獄 (Monochrome Hell) has announced a special 3Days Live "Aferni 誕生日のショー(Aferni Birthday Show)" at 2015/3/4, 2015/3/5 & 2015/3/6 at Osaka BIG CAT with 悠希(Yuuki) [Lycaon] as a special vocal guest.
     
    2015/3/4
    公演時間  開場19:30/開演20:00
    料金    ¥3,300/¥3,800(D代別)
    出演 : Xyloride, KiR×GiR, Lazarous, Serah
     
    2015/3/5
    公演時間  開場19:30/開演20:00
    料金    ¥3,300/¥3,800(D代別)
    出演 : Lycaon , Xyloride, THE BLACK SWAN,  My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND
     
    2015/3/6
    公演時間  開場19:30/開演20:00
    料金    ¥4,000/¥4,800(D代別)
    出演 : Lycaon, THE BLACK SWAN, femme fatale, D.I.D, BORN
     
    Their first release "C.O-Liar/影(Shadow)- 「special Lycaon tribute」" will be release this summer (2,100 yen).
    Tracklist :
    01. CO-feat 悠希(Yuuki) from Lycaon
    02. Liar/影(Shadow) [ReM!X モノクロ地獄 (Monochrome Hell) vers.]
     
    It's also annouced at their live "BIRTHDAY SCREAMING", they will released a special X'mas Mini-Album, and they will start a two man Tour this autumn with Lycaon "モノクロ地獄 (Monochrome Hell)xLycaon - Hell in Obscura-
    Details have not yet been announced.
     
    They have signs under VOGUE Entertainement.
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Seimeisen in Banner Band Suggestions   
    avelcain, and new Lycaon with ichiro
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Aferni in AvelCain new mini album "おまじない(omajinai)" release   
    karma reminds me of tsu
     
    dont forget this
     
    http://ameblo.jp/lycaon-yuuki/entry-11995806722.html
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Crube in random thoughts thread   
    when you just watched a show because the character is hot as fuck and the show turns out to be great. but damm that bitch is such a cunt.
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Aferni in Lycaon... :)   
    hooray prince yuuki fixed his fugly makeup job
     

     

     

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    blackdoll got a reaction from Aferni in Lycaon... :)   
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    blackdoll got a reaction from kyoselflove in random thoughts thread   
    when you just watched a show because the character is hot as fuck and the show turns out to be great. but damm that bitch is such a cunt.
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    blackdoll got a reaction from kyoselflove in Lycaon... :)   
    hooray prince yuuki fixed his fugly makeup job
     

     

     

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    blackdoll got a reaction from Visutox in Fighting Games!   
    just got shrek superslam and Love it (who needs super smash bros) deadrose reminded me to get teken tag too and i did. It's soo sad that bloodyraor 4 is like $5 like themm ughh so expensive. I was thinking of also going back into soul calibur 3 and beating the make your own charater thing. (i was on the part where the dude has the nightmare sword, the end i think).
     
    also i find that now that im older it's not as hard with games. ughhh i really want bloody roar though. Just playing taken tag and shrek superslam now.
     
     
    PS2 FOR THE WIN!... (i wish bleach res was on here tho)
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Des in random thoughts thread   
    when you just watched a show because the character is hot as fuck and the show turns out to be great. but damm that bitch is such a cunt.
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Tetora in random thoughts thread   
    when you just watched a show because the character is hot as fuck and the show turns out to be great. but damm that bitch is such a cunt.
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Aferni in Listening to Lycaon, never let their spirit die out   
    lair, rouge, and dark night while dancing
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    blackdoll reacted to kyoselflove in YOUR FAVORITE MH MEMBERS   
    paradoxal
    tetora
    blackdoll
    sakura seven
    leaf
    beni
    biopanda
    siemeisen
    hiroki
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    blackdoll got a reaction from kyoselflove in YOUR FAVORITE MH MEMBERS   
    1) kyoselflove My m-h queen
    2) Sakura Seven
    3) aferni
    4) Elazmus
    5) beni
    6) hiroki
    7-10 uploaders who've/who help me out
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    blackdoll got a reaction from hitsuji-hime in #28: camera obscura by Lycaon   
    oh go back to your drugs.
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    blackdoll reacted to beni in #28: camera obscura by Lycaon   
    Lycaon grabbed my attention from the get go due to insanely catchy choruses and one hell of a beautiful vocalist (yes, both visually and vocally), and they've given us all of this, once again, in a juicy fifty-six minute album consisting of eighteen tracks. The opener has a sort of Halloween sound with various monster cackles and screams that change into a healthy dose of dubstep, a feature that we've come to expect from the band. The dark sound flows remarkably well into '追憶,' which cleverly includes strings much like the first SE to carry on with this creepy atmosphere. This sullen tone continues into 'Dark Night.' I found this one too chaotic, but 'Liar' makes up for this. This track has that reminiscent choppy sound found very often in their songs. It's the repetitive chugging of guitars I have grown quite fond of. This sound welcomes the catchiest chorus in the whole album. Even though the 'Engrish' inclusion is rather unpleasant to many, the tiny dose of 'Liar' before Yuuki's whispers get to our ears makes for a very appealing chorus. Right after this kick-ass song, we get the first single of the album, 'Shadow.' Their latest batch of singles were my favourite single tracks of 2014, and even in this massive tracklist, their appeal isn't diminished one bit. We come to the mid part of the album with the second SE insertion. The eerie vocalisation continues with, fittingly, a camera clicking in this one, while a young girl's whispers echo. This ends with the camera clicking and film rolling.
     
    We then come into track seven, introduced by the little girl's creepy chuckles. The shortest track of the album, 'marionette,' is impressive on many levels. It's heavy, with brilliantly set out drums and guitars chugging together in a violent yet coherent manner. 'marionette' is simple and easy to follow. This is made ever so obvious when thinking back to the previous mess that is 'Dark Night.' It's memorable and a definite stand out point. Unfortunately, this cannot be said for the following track. While its progression is just as fluid as 'marionette,' '君を壊すガラスの衝動' is the least memorable song of the album. It's likely thanks to Yuuki's orgasmic 'ahs' during the climax that I didn't dose off. And the next track doesn't help put the hype train back on track. The rather disagreeably placed third SE follows (after just two songs, really?), which is of a jazzy nature and quickly rides into 'Rouge;' yes, a jazzy tune. It's a very appreciated sound after the bombardment of hard hitters previously. Yuuki's exotic tone really makes this one to pay attention to, much like the final song of this album. The more cleverly placed 'ahs' in this one are much more rocking with the beat itself. Now things are definitely coming back together as we get to the next single track, '馬鹿ね。.' While its loudness will probably put some listeners off, it's a thrilling listen and very fun. It's another track placement I approve of greatly, introducing the only ballad to the album, 'アネモネ.' While not an impressive ballad, it's a lovely ice breaker yet again for its much slower tempo against the quicker tracks. It's also my favourite song when it comes to the tracks that flow into the SE's.
     
    Moving onto '売女 -SE-,' it has an almost pirate like sound to it, and mixes the eerieness of the first SE's sound along with the girl whispering again. The last single track, '悪女の微笑,' slaps us in the face and picks us back up with high energy. Who can really deny those whip sounds? Saucy. The album carries on strong with another powerful song, 'ILLUSION.' It's similar to 'marionette' with its straightforward structure, but it may take a couple spins until you're digging it since it's not as impactful. This is very much the same case for the following track, 'メランコリック.' There's just enough diversity in each song to keep these last few tracks from sounding too similar. And we finally get a little shriek from Yuuki after... fifteen tracks. And if you now ignore the overused SE's, the album would've ended on a very positive note with 'ジプシー.' Now this is the type of seductive Lycaon we need more of! With a very passionate tone to it thanks to the tango sound and those lovely, attention-grabbing castanets, this one is actually much more inviting to dance to than when the guys 'drop the bass' in their louder songs. What's more, this newly heard sound of theirs does wonders to Yuuki's already sensual voice. His voice makes for a very exotic track without the guys needing to use the gimmicks they once did before when it comes to trying to achieve this sexy sound. On this best note to end with, let's forget about the fifth SE for now.
     
    If you're already a big fan, consider yourself sold on this and addicted for sure (I can see fellow Lycaon lovers doing a great job in pushing this love as already witnessed daily; shoutout to @blackdoll). The track placements are hit and miss, with some very overused interludes. However, each song manages to stand by themself even when being suffocated by a lengthy album. What's even more surprising is that the album seems to end all too quickly! But, if you're new to them, then, steer clear of the hype for now. While this is most definitely an improvement in their musicial direction being more accepted, this is a release with too much of everything they've got to give in it. Enjoyment might not be the main problem with this if you do try, but just managing to get through it all might be asking for too much.
     
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    blackdoll reacted to Zeus in #28: camera obscura by Lycaon   
    http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/103552579/Camera+Obscura.jpg" width="200" /> Artist: Lycaon Album: camera obscura Score: How can you get wet over something so dry?
    Lycaon and I have had an icy relationship ever since they lost Mio and eve and went through their rebellious, adolescent phase. The atomic meltdown that was their "erotic phase" (god, I fucking hate that term) came to an end with 「嘘と女と『    』」 全国流通盤」, and I cheered quite loudly when they decided to drop the overt 'sex sells' antics cum-plastered all over their stupid marketing gimmicks. Even so, their music lacked some of the charm and finesse that Mio and eve brought to the band. So apart from the forgettable 「マゾヒストレッドサーカス」, I haven't touched anything by this band in years. We've come to an understanding that they're not the same band they once were, and I'm not the same fan I used to be, and maybe it was better if we parted ways.

    So for no particular reason at all, I decided to give "camera obscura" a chance to see where the quintet's heads are at. If I were to describe the sound, I would describe it as a mix of old and new Lycaon in the best way possible. There are some hints of the alternative metal style honed on "Royal Order", the EDM bass drops of 「マゾヒストレッドサーカス」, some of that good 80's rock vibe that I know guitarist Satoshi is fond of, and thankfully none of that erotic bullshit. Even when they decide to get raunchy, they do it in a more palatable manner. It really does offer something for new and old fans alike: tracks like "marionette", "悪女の微笑", and "追憶" remain somewhat memorable far after I finished the album. One of the things they did right with this album was reduction of harsh vocals. That's not where Yuuki's strengths are and by shedding those weaknesses he maintains the most consistent performance across the entire album. This is when Lycaon sticks to their guns and produce the quality rock music I know they can. "marionette" in particular deserves extra mention. I really like these cabaret and oriental influences that are slowly working their way into visual kei and I think more bands should try their hands at it.

    There are two main reasons I can't accept "camera obscura" as is. One is the abysmal production. The guitars sound absolutely dead, and there's two of them. There's no punch to them. The treble is also way too crisp and it makes the cymbals sound like wooden blocks ("悪女の微笑"), fuzz ("アネモネ"), and other degrees of sounds I would only describe as "not cymbals". Whether the guitars are oppressive or energetic, it's the main instrument and when it's so dead a lot of potential gems here fall flat.

    When the aforementioned production isn't siphoning the life out of the music, and after all those pointless interludes were deleted, the reason why I can't accept this album is because a lot of the songs are just average. "ILLUSION" comes out of left field like an Arlequin reject with that bizarre dubstep breakdown that ruins an otherwise listenable song. That would have/could have/should have been punishing riff near the end of "liar" should have hit one note a bit sharper and sounds off. "メランコリック" feels like filler. I really want to like "Dark Night", and I like the Yousei Teikoku influence they were channeling, but the bad production and the really fake sounding piano ruins it. The similarly fake piano in "Rouge" steps all over the band and doesn't fit in at all. Worst of all is the abomination that is "馬鹿ね。". It starts off interesting and quickly deteriorates to the barest of alternative rock melodies, sprinkled with some electronic effects until the embarrassing trance chorus. I cringe in horror every time it comes on. Couple in the five pointless interludes, and quickly a large chunk of the album does not please me. What about the other tracks? Apart from "アネモネ", I don't remember any of them. It's the token ballad on an album, and reminds me of "結晶華". They somehow managed to procure a real piano for this one, but the ballad is drawn out for no reason and feels forced.

    Putting all of this together, I can't really say this is a great album because I didn't enjoy much of it. But I can say that it's good enough when comparing it against the average visual release, and it's head and shoulders above their last album so I guess Lycaon and I can be civil. They're actually trying to be a rock band again and I can respect them for that. Their music is lacking a particular finesse and direction that I felt they once had a long, long time ago, but it doesn't suck. I just don't find it all that compelling. I might not even remember I listened to this by the end of the year.
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    blackdoll reacted to Ito in ANIME TRASH TALK THREAD   
    This isn't the thread for proper discussion! THIS IS TRASH TALK! YOUR OPINION IS SHIIIIIIIIIIIIT!
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Luca in MH FEATURED POLL #16: What do you think of 'Engrish' in Japanese music?   
    to be honest only Prince yuuki can pull it off and maybe yuki (lusthoe.)
     
    anyway i think english should be used like like this and really add to the song
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Tetora in Lycaon   
    Camera Obscura fanfic

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    blackdoll reacted to Gaz in ANIME TRASH TALK THREAD   
    i'm sick and tired of these animes i can guess a plot just by looking at pic or reading a synopsis.
    i probably shouldn't have crossed the line and watch more than 1k titles ;__; now almost everything just looks like shit to me. 
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Miyakoo in Lycaon... :)   
    awwwwwwwwwww
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    blackdoll reacted to Miyakoo in Lycaon... :)   
    I remember when he showed his photo on Nico Nico (Kps)  He was very proud about himself ~ 
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    blackdoll got a reaction from Tetora in Listening to Lycaon, never let their spirit die out   
    my 8 songs while waiting for the bus, then on the bus: headbanging.
    turned it back on (same eight) while at the store waiting for my sis to buy my junk food: moving my feet hands and head
    got home started all over again (same): dancing. when i was giving the exercise bench a lap dance i was thinking of My Lady kyoselflove
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