General DIR EN GREY new album and DVD release

[Wicked Teletubby 528]

 

Now someone less lazy can go and fix all the setlists over at setlist.fm since they're wrong.

I'll go for it.

[Pretsy 1343]

I think "Promotion edit ver." -subtitle should be noted since DEG are quite known for cutting "the best parts" away from such versions (compare: Rinkaku's promotion edit ver.).

 

About samples: "Cause of fickleness" and "Phenomenon" sound very Vulgar/Kisou-y to me. Kind of nice so far

[enyx 903]

I think "Promotion edit ver." -subtitle should be noted since DEG are quite known for cutting "the best parts" away from such versions (compare: Rinkaku's promotion edit ver.).

Yep, I was thinking about that also. It definitely felt like the ending got cut short.

[nekkichi 6043]

lmao they're releasing the most generic song and pimp a lyrics video for it as well? coming for billboard under 200 hard, hide your iggy, pray 4 nicki minazi

 

I like how it sounds. itoshisa feels and such.

 

I miss the times when they were br00tal instead of this soft ass pseudo-avant garde shit. Let's hope the other half is better than this.

so you basically miss the entire marrow of the bone period, or what?

I didn't like sukekiyo, but it wasn't half as good as this track.

it's a terrible "single" choice, but not a bad song.

[Bear 1817]

I miss the times when they were br00tal instead of this soft ass pseudo-avant garde shit. Let's hope the other half is better than this.

 

[Elazmus 1873]

I'm fucking in love I can't fault it.

 

This album is going to be incredible

[Pretsy 1343]

lmao they're releasing the most generic song and pimp a lyrics video for it as well? coming for billboard under 200 hard, hide your iggy, pray 4 nicki minazi

 

 

Fun tidbit: They won't have The End Records releasing 'ARUKEH' (had to imitate that narrator, sorry)  overseas though (as in US), so I highly doubt that they will reach billboard this time lol.

[eiheartx 1310]

Why not ?
I mean, I thought they reached the international fame status and all ? They'll not release it overseas ?

[Wicked Teletubby 528]

they will - via Okami Records for Europe. not sure of US release though.

[nekkichi 6043]

Fun tidbit: They won't have The End Records releasing 'ARUKEH' (had to imitate that narrator, sorry)  overseas though (as in US), so I highly doubt that they will reach billboard this time lol.

 

considering how much (embarrassing) effort went into this album promotion already, I won't be surprised if they get a distribution deal with sony in north america. what's the point in spending money for that silly concept promo and a lyric video (do j-pop bands bother with those, for example? idk)

 

on a side note, can this thing leak already

[Shaolan974 6185]

Absolutely amazing.

[Seimeisen 4406]

Fun tidbit: They won't have The End Records releasing 'ARUKEH' (had to imitate that narrator, sorry) overseas though (as in US), so I highly doubt that they will reach billboard this time lol.

I'm sorry, "fun" tidbit? "Fun?" I don't think so

... Kidding, not that it matters much. While I'm sure that US editions have sold considerably well in the past, I'm also sure that a larger number of us in North America either get the original Japanese versions since there's more artwork (and the special edition cases aren't cheaply made), or we buy it digitally.

So as long as Sony distributes on iTunes (like they did 輪郭 and Sustain the untruth), everything should be fine. However, I'd be surprised if Sony themselves distributed a physical copy for North America.

[DogManX 179]

Holy shit these previews *___*

 

That's what they said about DSS.. you people are funny. That's 10 seconds of Dir en grey for you and you're all like OOHH S GONNA BE AWESOOME or OOH IT WILL SOOCK. People just never learn.

 

btw I still like DSS. I know that's like a sacrilege as a Dir en grey fan.

[nekkichi 6043]

the only good thing about dss was different sense and the closing track idk what everyone else got excited about

[relentless 254]

 

btw I still like DSS. I know that's like a sacrilege as a Dir en grey fan.

 

When it first came out I listened to it a few times; but since 2011 I don't think I've listened to the entire record once. Some tracks needed to be cut or refined to not be so repetitive, though there are highlights such as The Blossoming Beezlebub, Ruten no tou, and parts of Diabolos. It's a decent album that lacked the cohesion of Uroboros. Even the single Different Sense gets boring after hearing how bland the guitar parts are. I guess the guitar solo in DS is alright though.

[greatest_dane 15]

That's what they said about DSS.. you people are funny. That's 10 seconds of Dir en grey for you and you're all like OOHH S GONNA BE AWESOOME or OOH IT WILL SOOCK. People just never learn.

 

btw I still like DSS. I know that's like a sacrilege as a Dir en grey fan.

I liked DSS, and still enjoy it to this day.

I remember when the samples first released for DSS (on amazon I think), I remember freaking out too saying it was going to be amazing as well. 

Now that I've come back to earth, I'm gonna hold back my excitement and try to bring my expectations back down.

 

I love that this album is shaping up to be a bit more melodic though; that's when Dir en grey is at their best, imo. But again, we still have no idea... we've only heard such a small percentage here. 

[Ro plz 1290]

I like DSS for the most part. I just prefer listening to the well done live versions of the songs. And Different Sense will always be one of the top 5 Dir songs because its very well executed and that solo is awesome. 

 

As for this new song, its pretty chill and the more i listen to it, the more i like it. Doesn't hit me like my potential favs do though. 

[Wonrei 108]

[nekkichi 6043]

well it went downhill pretty quickly :/ 2nd half of album is for dss/uroboros stans I guess

 

11 and 14 are still kind of cool

[DeithX252 1266]

hmmm, it's seem a mediocre album, but let's see the full album later

[greatest_dane 15]

My optimism still remains intact. Second half sounds just as good if not better, based off these snippets. 

[saishuu 3220]

Once again, I like the even tracks the best. lol I can tell "The inferno" will be my least favorite already. "Behind a vacant image" sounds cool.

[greatest_dane 15]

Damn you people sure know how to make definitive statements based off of 10 second samples...

 

"that went downhill"

"Mediocre album"

"DSS/Uroboros like"

"Going to be their best album"

"Going to be their worst album"

etc etc etc...

 

I have enjoyed the majority of what I've heard, but in no way can I make any kind of definitive statement about how this album will turn out. 

Like I said, I remain optimistic that this album will deliver. 

However, might I be mistaken? Most definitely.

[relentless 254]

Damn you people sure know how to make definitive statements based off of 10 second samples...

 

 

 

With a band like Dir en grey, I imagine many people's minds are already made up. If heavy = "DSS/Uroboros", then music is fucked. Thanks for ruining music, Dir en grey.

[dannemannen 69]

blown away again, so fucking excited!!!!
And people calling the long preview of one of the songs boring? Oh man its so damn beautiful