enyx 903 Posted March 3, 2015 Phoenix has its moments where it dips a bit too much into 'typical repetitive Alice Nine song' territory for me, most notably in the chorus, but on the whole there's a lot more interesting songwriting going on here than in any of the stuff they released with PSC post-Gemini. I've always had a love-hate relationship with A9; I think, without a doubt, that they're talented enough to write fantastic music and they've proven that in flashes in the past, but at the same time they've repeatedly under-delivered by producing repetitive, dull and generic drivel for large portions of their career. Nevertheless, they seem to have some sort of fire lit under them since this whole PSC split happened and I respect their decision as well as their potential songwriting ability enough that I'm going to keep an eye on them for the immediate future. As for DIAWOLF, it doesn't sound too far removed from the A9 track, but it's nice enough for what it is. I feel like I need to hear more before I can say how I feel about the project as a whole, though. Also, I can't be the only person who thought "What the hell is kenji03 doing in this PV?" at 0:21 xD 2 Shir0 and doombox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seikun 317 Posted March 4, 2015 Not impressed with DIAWOLF. There is a bit of ONE OK ROCK going on there. As for Alice Nine, their song Phoenix sounded more interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messenger84 253 Posted March 5, 2015 Not impressed with DIAWOLF. There is a bit of ONE OK ROCK going on there. As for Alice Nine, their song Phoenix sounded more interesting. Agree! Ekhm..what I just watched? one of thousands bands from west scene. Oh I get it, modern Japan need that kind of western crp now. They should do coupling tour ..hmm maybe with Beyonce or Black Veil Bride, doesn't matter. Please turn back the time or stop producing that kind of lame music. That remind me the end of Eliphas Levi. Im done VK is dead! I bought time machine and going for VK party with Vasalla and With Sexy...and not coming back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StunnyHeartsiTunes 28 Posted March 6, 2015 I thought Phoenix was alright, but I can't seem to stop playing it in my car. Same goes for Rebellion. I hope we hear more melodic music from A9.Hiroto and Tora need to do more of the production. I love Saga, but I miss the sort of music the other two would produce, especially Hiroto. 1 Tetora reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunny 1140 Posted March 7, 2015 DIAWOLF > A9, I love the New Sounds of A9 , but DIAWOLF's dynamite of 将+虎 is just Woooooof !!Can not wait for DIAWOLF music and A9 new material !! 1 Tetora reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikuKun 83 Posted March 7, 2015 I think that they are showing an energy that they have lacked for a long time. Shou is shown wearing a black fox mask decked with Swarovski crystalsThis mask covers the vocalist face to represent the challenge of redefining visual rock. This is from the article in jpopasia so definitely go read that post. I'm happy to hear some new music from A9 and to know that they may be reinvigorated and ready to make music they always wanted to make. The new song already shows a lot of promise and has some really nice instrumentals and Shou's voice sounds better than ever, as for DIAWOLF, it doesn't really suit my personal taste but I'm happy that they are experimenting and splitting it into two separate projects, I'm glad A9 isn't going crazy dubstep and instead is sticking with rock mixed with traditional Japanese music, it gives us fans options and I appreciate that. Sorry for the long message but just my opinion! 2 CloudyTree and Tetora reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudyTree 158 Posted March 7, 2015 ^ Totally this one! Looking forward to the mini! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StunnyHeartsiTunes 28 Posted March 8, 2015 Has anyone else supported their new project? Just out of curiosity? If so, what level? I wanted to support them more, but I did their sapphire tier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seikun 317 Posted March 8, 2015 The last song I ever liked by them is Senkou. Phoenix is fine, but it still has a poppish touch that you know, after a time you grow bored of the song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED RUM 49 Posted March 9, 2015 Oh my god, I'm in love with both tracks. Really really good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash-Fab-Supernova 88 Posted March 9, 2015 Super pumped about this. Are they still Alice Nine or are they just A9? Hmmm~! I'm gonna try to support this project because I feel like they will now be able to do an American tour now that they aren't being controlled by PSC. ;O; Maybe they will double team NA with Miyavi. ;O; That'd be sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted March 9, 2015 they're A9, alice nine is a ps company trademark. 1 Flash-Fab-Supernova reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seikun 317 Posted March 9, 2015 They should have managed to own their own band name before PSC took it legally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted March 10, 2015 I assume it was PSC who came up with the name in the first place?... they weren't signed to another label before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash-Fab-Supernova 88 Posted March 10, 2015 Pretty sure PSC came up with the name and chose the members from indies bands. They did the same for almost all of their bands I'm pretty sure. Gave them a script on how they formed their band like "Oh we decided it over ramen after going around looking at members we liked from other bands." Just like how ViViD has a fake origin story and such. PSC bands are "super bands" and aren't all that genuine. Alice Nine and Kaggra, were probably one of the few genuine bands. And the song REBELLION can pretty much show you how much they were owned by PSC. Not even their band name was theirs and Shou had to go from that stage name to Show. I've been aware of how shady PSC is since around 05 and 06 when MYV was having his issues and got fired for knocking a girl up because they thought it would hurt his sales. Blah blah blah. 1 Elazmus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elazmus 1873 Posted March 10, 2015 ^ *Just realizing Shou changed his official stage name to Show. I thought everyone was just being stupid.* Someone please end the pain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted March 10, 2015 PSC bands are "super bands" and aren't all that genuine. well, gazette is tomomi's most relevant revenue that started on matina, and RAVE -c&p kanji on your own- were also signed as a full band that didn't go through the super band member recruiting thing. I don't remember how sug started, though. the copyright thing might explain miyavi's transformation from miyabi to having a career before becoming MYV and what is his current stage name idk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seikun 317 Posted March 11, 2015 The thought of PSC forming bands just like you see it in pop music crossed my mind before I wrote my previous comment. I remember an interview with Alice Nine that I had to translate back in 2008 and the interviewer asked them about the origin of their band name and they said something like there wasn't a real motivation behind it. Now it makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Augie1995 325 Posted March 15, 2015 Shou (Sorry, er, Show) just tweeted a new setlist: 本日list Rebellion Heavenly Dark MC Everlasting Flavor smells like teen spirit VICTIM INFERNO でした、早く音源出したい Judging by the name of the tracks, I'm assuming those are going to be for Diawolf 1 Tetora reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted March 15, 2015 ^ Yeah, DIAWOLF held their first gig today, so that must be it. also, wondering if "smells like teen spirit" is a cover or...? XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elazmus 1873 Posted March 15, 2015 Nice looking track titles and stuuffff.. Shou singing Cobain lyrics.. Idk how that will sound >_> Maybe that should remain a TAKA(OOR) thing lmao. 1 Kaye reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted March 24, 2015 A9 HIROTO BIRTHDAY GIG & FAN MEETING 2015 will be held at Kichijouji CLUB SEATA at 2015/05/04 HIROTO birthday special band members:guest Vo.逹瑯(tatsurou) (MUCC)Gt.&Vo.HIROTO (A9)Gt.TAKUTO (about tess)Ba.TOKIE (THE LIPSMAX)Dr.SASABUCHI HIROSHI (ex-Plastic Tree, now in CQ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinobu. 252 Posted March 25, 2015 A9's "Phoenix" sounds really good~ Haven't enjoyed a song by them in years... Pumped for this!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saishuu 3220 Posted March 25, 2015 well, gazette is tomomi's most relevant revenue that started on matina, and RAVE -c&p kanji on your own- were also signed as a full band that didn't go through the super band member recruiting thing. I don't remember how sug started, though. the copyright thing might explain miyavi's transformation from miyabi to having a career before becoming MYV and what is his current stage name idk I think the conversation about this has died down already, but I want to add that SuG started independently iirc. They were signed to PSC only after appearing on some V.A. (their song sucked, but PSC must've seen Takeru's potential to sell). Not counting these newer bands, I think RHYOLITE/ViViD is the only band they blatantly manufactured; SCREW and D=OUT were on SPEEDDISK for a while, BORN started as RENNY AMY (and then some other name later on) a long time ago, Gazette was on Matina, Kagrra, was related to KEY PARTY when they were still called CROW, etc. Not sure about Alice Nine (or Kra, but they're irrelevant) though. 2 nekkichi and doombox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted March 25, 2015 ^ thanks!! alice nine are basically former givuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
