Tetora

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
I couldn`t fit everything into my main list, and I can`t fit everything here either but here are some:
BugLug (changed a lot but I still enjoy some), Chanty, Xaa Xaa, Clowd, Anfil, Plastic Tree, Arlequin, Dead Children, Deviloof (they look cool), Pentagon, Ronocro (R.I.P.), My Fairytail, Panorama Kyoko etc, Loud Grape, Liraizo, Unrealistic, The Mortal, Jupiter.
Also, I didn`t include any live-limited.
 
Favorite Vocalist: Takeru from SuG
Favorite Guitarist : Taizo from Kra (And favorite solo from雨に唄えば)
Favorite Bassist : Chiyu from SuG
Favorite Drummer: Shinpei from SuG
Favorite Synth Sound :  INAZUMA by ALSDEAD
Favorite PV: Teenage Dream by SuG
Favorite lyrics : イケナイ Kiss by DIV
Favorite Label : BPR
Best Comeback : Alice Nine members in Diawolf
Worst Split :  ALSDEAD
Best Look : Gackt during Hallowe`en
Best announcement : New Gackt album
Favorite Live`s : UNiTE Band Reunions, TMR Live Experience.
Best VK fan : Tetora
 
Thanks for reading. Also big thanks to Yakihiko for bugging me (for months) to make this.

ALBUM`S
 
COOL!
 
LOG-ログ- – Re:TRAGRAS-リトラグラス-

A great, higher pitched release somewhat down the street from Blu-Billion.
 
R指定–少女喪失-syojosoushitsu-

A really deep and enjoyable album. I was surprised by this.
 
The GazettE – DOGMA

To me this was the comeback of Gazette I had been waiting for, they got back to a place where I could finally be excited to hear new things from them. A well thought-out album that feels like it was conceived as such, instead of being a compilation of songs or singles.
 
CRAZY!
 
AKi – ARISE, EPHEMERAL


He came out with a stripped down sound and youthful approach that some might not expect, and not everybody will enjoy. I personally loved it. Simple and fun.
 
FAR EAST DIZAIN – TONICK DIZAIN

This album definitely rocks. Some great lyrics, interesting guitar work that goes very low on the spectrum, and some rocking songs like The War Went On and Blank Space.
 
Blu-BiLLioN – GENESIS

A great album by them. You really feel plugged in to what the vocalist is feeling.
 
DIV – SECRET

Okay, I didn`t appreciate that there were barely any new songs, and no killer tracks like DIV is more than capable of, but I still have to admit it is a great album if you take a step back and look at it.
 
コドモドラゴン –下克上。

A heavier release that does not contain as many catchy moments as their first album, but is still great altogether. It may be more of a grower than an instant turn-on. If you just let it play, you start to get the feel of it.
 
SMOKIN` SICK STYLE!!!
 
Develop One`s Faculties - reincarnation

Definitely one of the break-through`s of the year. A resurgence of the classic `band-playing` feel, great vocals, and songs that leave a strong impression.
 
vistlip – LAYOUT

Great album with emotion and delivery. The feeling is one of a kind.
 
Kra – 次の物語

Their most cohesive release in a little while. Not quite as rocking as some would wish, but still great altogether. If you are a fan, it contains great moments, though leaves you wanting more (like more guitar!).
 
BORN – LIVE THE STALIN

Possibly the most rocking release of the year for me, they absolutely kill it live, and you have to appreciate how he can still pull off his vast array of voicings in a hectic live show. If you really enjoy the head-banging element of BORN the live songs almost outperform their studio versions.
 
BAROQUE – PLANETARY SECRET

A new direction that really left an impression on me. Swallow The Night is one of my favorite songs, and the awesome guitar always pops into my mind making me listen to it again and again.
 
DOG inTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ– パラドッグス

They went in a different direction as well with this one, creating an album based on their past, present and future.
 
ユナイト – UNiVERSE

The grower of the year for me. At first I was very disappointed by this, but after a long time, I started to appreciate it more, and can now see it as a great album. Hard to explain, but the band creates huge expectations, though this does definitely deliver once you get over the fact that not every song is wild ride through UNiTE-ville.
 
SuG – BLACK

For me this is the greatest release of the year, and one of the most well-made albums I have ever heard. I have always loved a deep tonic sound mastered to cover the full spectrum, creating a sonic environment that is rich in detail and a pleasure to sit back and listen to, examining the different parts. The song-writing is amazing, at times taking elements from their influences, and making them their own, and at times creating their own completely fresh sound. Every track is great, every member performs the best that they ever have, and everything is so different yet it all fits together into one amazing album that gets better with every listen.

MINI-ALBUM`S
 
MORRIGAN - ブラック・ルシアン

Very interesting, darker band. What I like most is the atmosphere they create.
 
umbrella -キネマトグラフ

Really loved the emotion coming from this single, the longing that was projected throughout.
 
nue – mother

As I said before, nue really mixes it up and this release shows that. Very different tracks to explore, and a very melancholy sound.
 
My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND – MIMIC

The youthful feeling I got from this band was something I really enjoyed. They had a different approach to their sound which was very interesting. All of their releases were great.
 
ムック– T.R.E.N.D.Y. -Paradise from 1997-

Amazingly well made mini from them. Track after track has that now signature MuCC `different` feeling about it, and they pulled it all off very well. The tracks feel a lot less linear on this one, and it`s a pleasure to listen to.
 
DIAWOLF – Rebellion, Turbulence

 

Really love them. Very experimental, without sounding like they are `just experimenting`. I already feel like they have such a deep and varied library after just two releases. A stand-out is definitely Show`s lyrics, which feel much more real and emotional than his other work in recent years.
 
BORN –オルタナティヴ・タランチュラ

Their most complex release. They really went somewhere else with this one, while still being able to have some moments of classic heavy BORN. They did a lot of things I didn`t know they could, and have become one of the most exciting bands for me to hear new material from. Overall a very cohesive release with lots of greats moments in each track that I keep going back to.

SID – 漂流

Another great SID single, as expected.
 
MEJIBRAY – 盈虧

They have really been mixing it up lately, some like it, some don`t. I really liked the dark and low-fi sound of this one.
 
SMOKIN` SICK STYLE!!!
 
DOG inTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ – メテオライト

DOG played it somewhat safe this year after killing it last year. Another great single with slight play on their signature sound keeping it fresh.
 
少年記 – WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD, ココロモンスター

 

 
One of the stand-out band`s in recent times. They have been following a formula yet still make everything sound fresh, and exciting. Again, great melodies, a pop element that doesn`t compromise their rock sound, and amazing work overall.
 
ユナイト –マーブル

 
The B-Sides really are what I love and long for the most from this band. One of the most killer tracks of the year from LiN, and great performances all around.
 
WING WORKS – RAVVE OF MY TRINITY

Title track is an absolute blast to listen to. This is the kind of energy that I can always appreciate. This single put him near the top of my watch-list.
 
Royz – THE BEGINNING

A bit of a different almost Codomo sound here for another solid Royz release bringing what I really like about them, attitude.
 
己龍/Royz/コドモドラゴン - FAMILY PARTY

A budget-buster, but absolutely worth it. Absolutely epic release with tons of great tracks and one of the funnest tracks of the year as its center-piece. Really shows how great the bands are and why they are taking over.
 
Purple Stone -アオイヤミ

My favorite release by them. It`s catchy and it rocks. Break The World is just too sweet.
 
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST - PROVIDENCE

At their best with their great mix of Visual and Heavy elements creating something that is harsh and holds your attention throughout.
 
ALSDEAD – INAZUMA

Perhaps the farewell by an amazing band that left behind quite a discography. One of the best storyteller`s in terms of lyrics, and a great band behind him, with another standout in guitar work.
 
SuG – SICK`S,  teenAge dream/Luv it!!


 
Some of the deepest and well written singles. This band has been bringing it for a long time now. One of a kind for sure. Every track is different, but no matter the style or how many things they have going on, they just seem to `get it`.
 
DIV - イケナイKISS

Mind-blowing single in terms of sound, approach, delivery, etc… I just have to put it at the top of my list for the feeling I get each time I listen to this single.

Hello,
 
Here is my list of favorites for 2015, separated into format, then split into a new ranking system that expresses just how much I enjoyed the release. The releases are all listed in order descending down to my absolute favorites of the year. I hope that the list expresses my personal pleasure from the release, and does not seek to rate releases and artist`s against each other in a material way. Please note that I narrowed down the list, and that there are many other works which I enjoyed throughout the year as well.
 
SINGLES:
 
COOL!
 
Smileberry – NO MORE CRY

A new band filling in the drought of upbeat kawaii some have been feeling. They pull it off without sounding too derivative or forced.
 
LEZARD –かくれんぼ

It took a little while to take to this band, but they have been growing on me with a fun lighter approach that can get more serious when needed.
 
nue – サイレン

Definitely a band putting extra ingredients into their recipe. All sorts of sounds get mixed together from 90`s Visual, New Wave, etc… Pretty cool.
 
摩天楼オペラ – ether

Has one of their more rocking B-Sides in a with an old-school guitar lick that I love to put on replay. Distinct track mix that is very well done.
 
RUVISH – ATOMIC MIRROR

Catchy and melodic, they have changed a bit but still put out some nice tracks.
 
テキーラ東京– Kung-Fu Lady

 
A very original side project with a very different lead track, and the signature Kra huge potential that sadly doesn`t get as far as their skill would seem to deserve.
 
Neverland – HumaNOISE, Heart sleep


 
Another band that has changed quite a bit, but I enjoy their different sounds.
 
Milia∞ - innocence

 
Very nice, strong melodies, and a great atmosphere.
 
CRAZY!
 
R SHITEI –サドマゾ

 
Have been getting more and more into this band. Very popular despite being quite dark and heavy, although they do mix in softer moments unexpectedly, like in this single.
 
Moran –夜明けを前に

 
Another great release, perhaps their final one.
 
Blu-BiLLioN -  Refrain / 心灯-こころび-, Resonance-共鳴- / モノクロの花
 

 

This band has definitely been killing it and has gotten very popular. Not what I typically listen to but they definitely broke down that barrier and became one of my favorites with high-pitched songs containing vivid lyrics and storytelling.
 
UVERworld – I LOVE THE WORLD,  僕の言葉ではない これは僕達の言葉


 
Rocking singles that are a lot of fun to listen to. A slightly different sound than their previous work but they pull it off well.

YES! アンフィル, Dadaroma, Kra, My Fairytale, Purple Stone, and Vaniru were doing it for me this year too. Awesome list!

Wooool! I loved your list!
Glad to see TRA TRA TRA and the LOTUS
<3

Really cool list, I have the 少年記 and anfiel's album on my PC, but I forgot to but on xD now I feel like I need to get it to my ears, now.
Is super nice to see how much LAYOUT touched people, and REM SLEEP is such an extraordinary song that won me as best song this year.

Disclaimer: I'm ass at writing, so expect nothing at all to a couple incoherent sentences. 

 

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アンフィル - LUNAR PHASE



Honestly...fuck. This whole album is          

Shogo's vocals make me feel like I'm being twirled around in a sea of erotic whispers.

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AvelCain - 片想い



This song gets me with the fucking piano. I blast this shit on repeat whenever it comes on.

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CLØWD - #夏の微熱



I thought their フィクションØ album was atrocious honestly, but this single saved CLØWD for me.

I normally don't like short songs that are like 2mins long but Take_53 was a banger.

Obviously the title track was fucking amazing too.

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DADAROMA - 「dadaism#1」



I'm all for jazz kei and this blew me away.

I really enjoy MONEY and モルヒネ#2

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Develop One’s Faculties - 「reincarnation」



I couldn't care less if some of their songs sound similar to each other.

These guys are brilliant with their catchy compositions.

"insert memory" more like "insert this awesome 3-songs-in-1 into my fucking ears"

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DIV - イケナイKISS



Holy shit did I hate the cheesy music video for this single but the song delivered. 

They kept the catchiness of SECRET NIGHT and made a banger with イケナイKISS.

I miss how DIV used to sound but they pull off space-club-electro-rock flawlessly.

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the GazettE - DOGMA



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グリモア - ぼくとタルパ



I miss PIECE so much, but I'm starting to really get into Grimoire.

This release blows their 1st one right out of the water.

Hot spooky carnival kei

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Kra - 次の物語



Hands down probably my favorite album of 2015. Kra never disappoints.

For such an amazing album, the artwork is horrendously ugly. A hat on a white background? Same.

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L'Arc~en~Ciel - Wings Flap



!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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凛 -the end of corruption world- - Memento-Mori



UGHHH!HH!!!!!!!!!! 

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the LOTUS - Providence of BIONIC



This was one of my favorite surprises. I had no idea how often I'd listen to this.

All 4 tracks are fucking bangin' 

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Lycaon - Camera obscura



FUCKING HOT

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My Fairytale - 鳥籠トロイメライ



Kate's fucking voice tho...

Sing me to sleep and trap me in a fucking birdcage made out of my dreams.

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Purple Stone - アオイヤミ



THIS SONG IS FUCKIN POPPIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Rides in ReVellion - -CHAIN-



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少年記 - 最果てのドール



Kou my fucking queen never disappoints.

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Sick² - マーチング・アント



This is so unbelievably catchy it should be illegal.

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TRA TRA TRA - 「所詮、女宿り」



WASURENAIDEEEEEEEE

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VANIRU - MASQUERADE OF COSMIC



VANIRU puzzles me. They deliver this fantastic album and then their next 2 releases are subpar as fuck?

Memory of Mayfly        

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vistlip - LAYOUT



My bbies. I was so blown away by REM SLEEP that I got goosebumps and started shaking.

Spectacular!!

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FoLLoW - プラネタリウム



OMG THIS IS SO FUCKING GOOD I CANT STOP AND WONT STOP LISTENING TO THIS ON REPEAT.

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Thanks for reading!!!

Hello,
 
Here is my list of favorites for 2015, separated into format, then split into a new ranking system that expresses just how much I enjoyed the release. The releases are all listed in order descending down to my absolute favorites of the year. I hope that the list expresses my personal pleasure from the release, and does not seek to rate releases and artist`s against each other in a material way. Please note that I narrowed down the list, and that there are many other works which I enjoyed throughout the year as well.
 
SINGLES:
 
COOL!
 
Smileberry – NO MORE CRY

A new band filling in the drought of upbeat kawaii some have been feeling. They pull it off without sounding too derivative or forced.
 
LEZARD –かくれんぼ

It took a little while to take to this band, but they have been growing on me with a fun lighter approach that can get more serious when needed.
 
nue – サイレン

Definitely a band putting extra ingredients into their recipe. All sorts of sounds get mixed together from 90`s Visual, New Wave, etc… Pretty cool.
 
摩天楼オペラ – ether

Has one of their more rocking B-Sides in a with an old-school guitar lick that I love to put on replay. Distinct track mix that is very well done.
 
RUVISH – ATOMIC MIRROR

Catchy and melodic, they have changed a bit but still put out some nice tracks.
 
テキーラ東京– Kung-Fu Lady

 
A very original side project with a very different lead track, and the signature Kra huge potential that sadly doesn`t get as far as their skill would seem to deserve.
 
Neverland – HumaNOISE, Heart sleep


 
Another band that has changed quite a bit, but I enjoy their different sounds.
 
Milia∞ - innocence

 
Very nice, strong melodies, and a great atmosphere.
 
CRAZY!
 
R SHITEI –サドマゾ

 
Have been getting more and more into this band. Very popular despite being quite dark and heavy, although they do mix in softer moments unexpectedly, like in this single.
 
Moran –夜明けを前に

 
Another great release, perhaps their final one.
 
Blu-BiLLioN -  Refrain / 心灯-こころび-, Resonance-共鳴- / モノクロの花
 

 

This band has definitely been killing it and has gotten very popular. Not what I typically listen to but they definitely broke down that barrier and became one of my favorites with high-pitched songs containing vivid lyrics and storytelling.
 
UVERworld – I LOVE THE WORLD,  僕の言葉ではない これは僕達の言葉


 
Rocking singles that are a lot of fun to listen to. A slightly different sound than their previous work but they pull it off well.

These selections of mine are ones that have not been mentioned before on any project of the ORZ, so not all of my favourites are gathered here (save for a few select song favourites from some albums that have been previously mentioned in BNTs). To check out the rest I enjoyed, see the Staff album selections.   Because I have so many picks for this year since I got to a lot more music than in 2014, I'm going to be posting a handful of releases one by one within two days, preferably in a weeks amount of time. That's 70 picks! After picking out from what I had gotten to throughout the year and enjoyed, I ended up with a good 112 releases I adored from this rather 'weak' year alone (laugh with me, go ahead!), so I just HAD to feature an honorable mentions for the lot I was forced to remove to whittle down the ever growing list.   Be sure to look out for the bold yellow text = HONORABLE MENTIONS and bold red text = TOP TIER ALERTS (top tier means I found the whole release to be perfect) whilst you're at it! Every release has bolded tracks that indicate my favorite songs on the particular release and a shortish description of the sound/genres.   This list isn't ranked but in alphabetical order. Click the first spoiler tag for my honorable mentions or don't if you want to check them out with the list when they're called out in the blurbs for references. Not all will be commented on though!   Without further ado, enjoy~  

 

AKINO with bless4 - Decennia


 

[Alexandros] - ALXD




 

あまざらし (amazarashi) - あまざらし　千分の一夜物語　スターライト (Senbun no Ichiya Monogatari Starlight)




 

雨ニモ負ケズ (amenimomakez) - 結い (Yui)




 

Atlantis Airport - A[ ]Passport-EP+2




 
BENI - Undress


 

BIGMAMA - The Vanishing Bride




 

BiSH - Brand-new idol SHiT
 



 

ボンジュール鈴木 (bonjour Suzuki) - さよなら。また来世で (Sayonara. In addition, in the afterlife)
 



 
Tune in on Sunday for the second batch~

Yay for WING WORKS love! Other than that, I have to say I really enjoyed Mucc's mini album too, despite not having any expectations beforehand. A good mixture of their different 'sides'. Also, I just ~know~ I listened to Codomo Dragon's album but can't remember anything about it, lol - other than not being put off by it, so it was okay I guess.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
I couldn`t fit everything into my main list, and I can`t fit everything here either but here are some:
BugLug (changed a lot but I still enjoy some), Chanty, Xaa Xaa, Clowd, Anfil, Plastic Tree, Arlequin, Dead Children, Deviloof (they look cool), Pentagon, Ronocro (R.I.P.), My Fairytail, Panorama Kyoko etc, Loud Grape, Liraizo, Unrealistic, The Mortal, Jupiter.
Also, I didn`t include any live-limited.
 
Favorite Vocalist: Takeru from SuG
Favorite Guitarist : Taizo from Kra (And favorite solo from雨に唄えば)
Favorite Bassist : Chiyu from SuG
Favorite Drummer: Shinpei from SuG
Favorite Synth Sound :  INAZUMA by ALSDEAD
Favorite PV: Teenage Dream by SuG
Favorite lyrics : イケナイ Kiss by DIV
Favorite Label : BPR
Best Comeback : Alice Nine members in Diawolf
Worst Split :  ALSDEAD
Best Look : Gackt during Hallowe`en
Best announcement : New Gackt album
Favorite Live`s : UNiTE Band Reunions, TMR Live Experience.
Best VK fan : Tetora
 
Thanks for reading. Also big thanks to Yakihiko for bugging me (for months) to make this.

MINI-ALBUM`S
 
MORRIGAN - ブラック・ルシアン

Very interesting, darker band. What I like most is the atmosphere they create.
 
umbrella -キネマトグラフ

Really loved the emotion coming from this single, the longing that was projected throughout.
 
nue – mother

As I said before, nue really mixes it up and this release shows that. Very different tracks to explore, and a very melancholy sound.
 
My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND – MIMIC

The youthful feeling I got from this band was something I really enjoyed. They had a different approach to their sound which was very interesting. All of their releases were great.
 
ムック– T.R.E.N.D.Y. -Paradise from 1997-

Amazingly well made mini from them. Track after track has that now signature MuCC `different` feeling about it, and they pulled it all off very well. The tracks feel a lot less linear on this one, and it`s a pleasure to listen to.
 
DIAWOLF – Rebellion, Turbulence

 

Really love them. Very experimental, without sounding like they are `just experimenting`. I already feel like they have such a deep and varied library after just two releases. A stand-out is definitely Show`s lyrics, which feel much more real and emotional than his other work in recent years.
 
BORN –オルタナティヴ・タランチュラ

Their most complex release. They really went somewhere else with this one, while still being able to have some moments of classic heavy BORN. They did a lot of things I didn`t know they could, and have become one of the most exciting bands for me to hear new material from. Overall a very cohesive release with lots of greats moments in each track that I keep going back to.

SID – 漂流

Another great SID single, as expected.
 
MEJIBRAY – 盈虧

They have really been mixing it up lately, some like it, some don`t. I really liked the dark and low-fi sound of this one.
 
SMOKIN` SICK STYLE!!!
 
DOG inTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ – メテオライト

DOG played it somewhat safe this year after killing it last year. Another great single with slight play on their signature sound keeping it fresh.
 
少年記 – WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD, ココロモンスター

 

 
One of the stand-out band`s in recent times. They have been following a formula yet still make everything sound fresh, and exciting. Again, great melodies, a pop element that doesn`t compromise their rock sound, and amazing work overall.
 
ユナイト –マーブル

 
The B-Sides really are what I love and long for the most from this band. One of the most killer tracks of the year from LiN, and great performances all around.
 
WING WORKS – RAVVE OF MY TRINITY

Title track is an absolute blast to listen to. This is the kind of energy that I can always appreciate. This single put him near the top of my watch-list.
 
Royz – THE BEGINNING

A bit of a different almost Codomo sound here for another solid Royz release bringing what I really like about them, attitude.
 
己龍/Royz/コドモドラゴン - FAMILY PARTY

A budget-buster, but absolutely worth it. Absolutely epic release with tons of great tracks and one of the funnest tracks of the year as its center-piece. Really shows how great the bands are and why they are taking over.
 
Purple Stone -アオイヤミ

My favorite release by them. It`s catchy and it rocks. Break The World is just too sweet.
 
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST - PROVIDENCE

At their best with their great mix of Visual and Heavy elements creating something that is harsh and holds your attention throughout.
 
ALSDEAD – INAZUMA

Perhaps the farewell by an amazing band that left behind quite a discography. One of the best storyteller`s in terms of lyrics, and a great band behind him, with another standout in guitar work.
 
SuG – SICK`S,  teenAge dream/Luv it!!


 
Some of the deepest and well written singles. This band has been bringing it for a long time now. One of a kind for sure. Every track is different, but no matter the style or how many things they have going on, they just seem to `get it`.
 
DIV - イケナイKISS

Mind-blowing single in terms of sound, approach, delivery, etc… I just have to put it at the top of my list for the feeling I get each time I listen to this single.

Dooo iiiiiiiit. I wanna see your list too. ;;

@@CAT5, if you want motivation, feel that coming from me somehow xD
I want to see how will be the distance between THE NOVEMBERS and DECAYS.

Besides CHVRCHES and Pony I know/like every band here. Which tells me I need to check out CHVRCHES and Pony. lol
I also didn't check out that Good On The Reel album for similar reasons of being kind of bored with their recent output. So I guess I better put them back on my list to keep tabs on again.
 
Nice list!

PELICAN FANCLUB and THE NOVEMBERS yeay!
Surprised to don't see MEJIBRAY in here.

Also can be read as: Releases I actually listened to more than once.
 
2015 was a year with lots of releases from bands i discovered recently and also bands I have been following for a long time. Trying to keep up with everything has been really hard. I enjoyed a lot of releases but the truth is: I didn't replay a lot of them. So here is the stuff I actually listened constantly last year. btw no ranking order besides the obvious number one.


Pelican Fanclub by Pelican Fanclub
Wooo big surprise here, huh? I bet no one saw this coming. I have over 400 plays for this album on lastfm alone.
You can say I am pretty addicted to them. I can listen to this band for hours without getting tired.
This EP is probably the only one all year I love every single song.
 
 


Hiniku na tane no hikutsu na me and Akesuke Shuuchiroku by Kuroyuri to Kage
Easily my most played VK releases from last year. The album maybe not as much but I really dig the EP.
Their songs can sound very same-y and I hope they change that up a bit in 2016.
 



Every Open Eye by CHVRCHES
The first album was my 2013-2014 soundtrack basically so I was super excited for this release.
A lot of people seemed to not like it but i think the quality is pretty much the same as the previous one.
It wasn't perfect but it was definitely above average for me.
 



I Don't Want to Open the Window to the Outside World by Pony
They released their 1st album in 2009 and an EP in 2012. Both sounded like your usual indie band from Korea (which I love, anyways)
but for this album they turned into a completely different band and went full experimental. I LOVED IT. 



Petry ga Yonderu by GOOD ON THE REEL
These guys released an EP before this and I was about to throw them in the trashcan of forgotten/ruined bands
but they ended up releasing an album that sounded completely different and much much better so they have been forgiven.



VIDYA by IX-NINE-
The vocals may bother some people but i think they are just right for the kind of sound they've been putting out.
The upcoming album sounds promising too so I'm very excited for these guys in 2016!



New Place by Ame no Parade
I looove Kohei's voice and how soothing it can be in certain songs. The second half of this EP is gold.
Ame no Parade was my favorite discovery of 2014 and this is like seeing my own children doing well in school.



Elegance by THE NOVEMBERS
Could've been better? Yes. But after a while this EP grew on me and now I can pretty much enjoy every track.
SCREAMING4ICECREAM 



Roomsick Girls Escape/non-fiction four e.p. by hitorie
Oh, how I love hitorie's style. They really never disappoint with their music so it is almost obligatory I add this to the list.
 


Compact by Koochewsen
Lovely band that I discovered last year and I enjoyed pretty much every song from this EP.

I'm still pondering whether I should make a list or not. The bulk of my interests feel really irrelevant, but I may give it a shot!

You know I thought I'd tried out a lot of Visual Kei this year, but your list proves that VK is indeed vast and infinite (stole that from GITS)! But anyways, great list!
 
DIV's 'イケナイKISS' was really cool. I enjoyed how they mixed in that EDM-y sound and pulled it off without a hitch.
 
I'm not sure how much I like DOGMA in comparison to Gazette's other work yet, but that album yielded some new favs from the band - like DERACINE and OMINOUS.
 
己龍/Royz/コドモドラゴン - FAMILY PARTY - This was a great little comp. I'm especially into Kiryu and I'm looking forward to hearing more from them.
 
Those vistlip and SuG albums were my first introductions to these bands, and i was really pleased with them. The former had this nostalgic quality that just really resonated with me, and the latter was just tons of fun.
 
Cheers! 

@@CAT5, based in your own taste, what was your best album from 2015? (I'm curious xD)

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
I couldn`t fit everything into my main list, and I can`t fit everything here either but here are some:
BugLug (changed a lot but I still enjoy some), Chanty, Xaa Xaa, Clowd, Anfil, Plastic Tree, Arlequin, Dead Children, Deviloof (they look cool), Pentagon, Ronocro (R.I.P.), My Fairytail, Panorama Kyoko etc, Loud Grape, Liraizo, Unrealistic, The Mortal, Jupiter.
Also, I didn`t include any live-limited.
 
Favorite Vocalist: Takeru from SuG
Favorite Guitarist : Taizo from Kra (And favorite solo from雨に唄えば)
Favorite Bassist : Chiyu from SuG
Favorite Drummer: Shinpei from SuG
Favorite Synth Sound :  INAZUMA by ALSDEAD
Favorite PV: Teenage Dream by SuG
Favorite lyrics : イケナイ Kiss by DIV
Favorite Label : BPR
Best Comeback : Alice Nine members in Diawolf
Worst Split :  ALSDEAD
Best Look : Gackt during Hallowe`en
Best announcement : New Gackt album
Favorite Live`s : UNiTE Band Reunions, TMR Live Experience.
Best VK fan : Tetora
 
Thanks for reading. Also big thanks to Yakihiko for bugging me (for months) to make this.

Cool list, @yakihiko! I really enjoyed Lycaon's 'Camera Obscura' and vistlip was a REALLY nice and pleasant listen as well.