Purlpi 79 Posted July 28, 2015 Kerrang! posted a list a month before in which you can find 50 albums that you need to hear before you die. To any curious people out there, the list is here. So, what J-music Albums do you think people really need to hear before they die? Maybe we can make a list of 50 albums haha. -- As for me, the first one I thought was [coll:set] from D'espairsRay. I'm not sure about the other ones that I thought, but [coll:set] is definitely one that people must listen to. 5 ghost, nullmoon, emmny and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro plz 1290 Posted July 28, 2015 13 wa Gekkou by Buck Tick. 2 NICKT and sakuran reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 10212 Posted July 28, 2015 Girugamesh self-titled album 1 NICKT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradoxal 2948 Posted July 28, 2015 Lycaon - Camera Obscura. Also I second Coll:set, it's an amazing album. 4 NICKT, Seimeisen, Aferni and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seimeisen 4406 Posted July 28, 2015 Dir en grey - GAUZE MERRY - NOnsenSe MARkeT Plastic Tree - ネガとポジ I also think an album from THE NOVEMBERS (and possibly 凛として時雨) would belong in this list. Girugamesh self-titled albumNot 13's reborn? >.> 1 ghost reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 10212 Posted July 28, 2015 13's reborn was also a great album, but seeing this post originally coming from Kerrang, I would recommend something sounding Western-ish especially anything Girugamesh released in 2007. Personally, I like both of them, and I doubt any future releases of theirs can give the same level of the excitement I had when 13's reborn and the self-titled albums were released. 1 Seimeisen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost 2687 Posted July 28, 2015 Let's begin the long list : P 9goats black out - TANATOS9goats black out - Karte (single)D'espairsRay - SEXUAL BEAST (single)D'espairsray - BORN (mini-album)DEZERT - Tokusei noumiso zetsurin suupu ~-sei kuriimu shitate~Dir en grey - GAUZE [2]Dir en grey - MacabreDir en grey -UroborosGirugamesh - Reason of Crying (mini-album)GULLET - Hide and Sick (single)GULLET - hidden baby (single)LAMA - NEW!lynch. - greedy dead soulslynch. - THE AVOIDED SUNMUCC - Zekuuthe GazettE - DIMRentrer en Soi - The bottom of chaosschool food punishment - school food is good foodschool food punishment - air feel, color swimschool food punishment - Riff-rainScrew - Nanairo no Reienka (mini-album)sukekiyo - ImmortalisSukippara ni sake - Boku no ChiI know this is a long list, but I truly believe these are all albums that must be listened to before passing on.Each one of these albums/releases left a big impression on me the first time I listened through. I feel different now about certain releases than I did before, but that initial impact hasn't changed and I can't see myself without these albums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmny 4139 Posted July 28, 2015 i didn't think i'd want to put coll:set BUUUUUUT looking at my library, its honestly classic--more so than gazette or dir en grey. so +3 on that, if theres one metal derivative that is a must listen--its that. 1.) D'espairsRay - [coll:set] 2.) emmurée - Love Letter-dark mania+- 3.) MALICE MIZER - Merveilles kinda random, but out of my whole library these are essential stand-alone works. HONORABLE MENTIONS GO OUT TO: amber gris - pomandercocklobin - irisdeadman - in the direction of sunrise and night lightDIR EN GREY - Gauze蜉蝣 - 黒旗MALICE MIZER - 薔薇の聖堂merry go round - merry go round is dead (yeah its a best of, shut up)Moran - jen:gaRENTRER EN SOI - THE BOTTOM OF CHAOSSugar - Sweetest9GOATS BLACK OUT - Thanatos (honestly 4th place) 4 Duwang, saishuu, NICKT and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
violetchain 912 Posted July 28, 2015 GLAY - Hai to Diamond ETA: DEAD END - ZERO Thee Michelle Gun Elephant - Cult Grass Stars (or Gear Blues, depending on the day, although I'd pick TMGE 106 if compilations counted...) ELLEGARDEN - Don't Trust Anyone But Us THE BACK HORN - Headphone Children L'Arc~en~Ciel - Tierra Perfume - GAME The Birthday - NIGHT ON FOOL the telephones - We Love Telephones!!! Kuroyume - feminism Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanivani 558 Posted July 28, 2015 ザアザア / どしゃ降りの彼女 ザアザア / コワイクライ Period. 1 Duwang reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted July 28, 2015 Seconding these: DIR EN GREY - GAUZE9GOATS BLACK OUT - TANATOS Malice Mizer - Merveilles school food punishment - Riff-rain Adding these (avec brief explanations): Kuroyume - Mayoeru Yuritachi ~Romance of Scarlet~I really, really, REALLY regret dismissing this album for years. Dynamic, technical finesse of strong bass and elegant guitar riffs, not to mention the soulful, emotive vocal contribution by courtesy of Kiyoharu gives this album its unique, very influential "visual depression"-kind of mood. A definite must-check release in case vk history is up your alley LUNA SEA - MOTHERI think Zess has summed it up well at some point: no fillers, no need to change the order - everything's up to excellent listening standards, and this should be enough to please the both sides of Luna Sea Fandom...and visual/non-visual fans too.La'cryma Christi - Dwellers of a SandcastleWhat might look like a short mini at first glance packs a wide palette of prog, artsy rock and old vk frills, not to mention the beauty and sui generis attributes of band's playing + melodic approach. No wonder that these guys were used to be on par with Malice Mizer's Gackt-era as "vk miracles" back in Japan circa late 90s.Ringo Shiina - Kalk Samen Kuri no HanaThe truest definition of Japanese avant-gardeistic approach in the vein of early pioneers a la Kate Bush and alike. Oh, and the soundscape is TOTALLY MASSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL.L'Arc~en~Ciel - TierraBy having a varying vista of exotic wonders, lush and pure nostalgia (a la 80s for instance), Laruku managed to push out one of their most memorable, and STRONGEST "vk" albums to date. One of a kind release in the vk history, defo.Ling Tosite Sigure - Inspiration is DEADFittingly varied, but very powerful package holds up emotive, shaking frailty and exploding, riffing sonicbooms that are enough to make you feel quite amused in one way or another. TK's vocals might not be your cup of tea, but the kudos-worthy performance is something you should look up to. Cornelius - FantasmaHighly varied, but to the point where "experimental mishmash" doesn't feel abrasive at all but...chilling, something worth focusing into?Pizzicato Five - HAPPY END OF THE WORLDShort, nicely nostalgic gem packs a lot of genius sampling, creativity and primarily SEXY elegance of the good ol' Shibuya kei movement....let's call it a day here, too tired to contribute lol. 1 Atreides reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted July 28, 2015 Made this about 2.5 years ago for a similar thread. As I skimmed through it, I still agree with it for the most part, heh. 7 Zeus, Des, nokitron and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Des 289 Posted July 28, 2015 No DEAD END, Jigs? Explain thyself! I thought you were a massive fan!Alice Nine? Explain thyself!Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas? What is this garbage, kill thyself! Explain thyself! Would replace that larping seal album with their debut: Dune, and the the GazettE album with DIM. And X Japan album has to be Blue Blood. Also it has too much emphasis on visual rock, could do with some more Elephant Kashimashi, Jun Togawa (or YAPOOS) or Flower Travellin' Band and that sort of stuff. And don't forget the whole shibuya-kei scene either! Throw a couple of albums in there!Expecting a major revamp now Jigs, don't disappoint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted July 28, 2015 Sadie - GANGSTA 6 ghost, Seimeisen, Des and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Des 289 Posted July 28, 2015 Sadie - GANGSTA Genrebending timeless classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 1817 Posted July 31, 2015 It's impossible to make a list like this without feeling you've left someone important out, but today my list would look like this (only one release per band): Sigh - Hail Horror Hail Kagrra - San Flower Travellin' Band - Satori Sabbat - Sabbat Boris - Akuma no Uta Pyg - Pyg! Original First Album Utada Hikaru - Ultra Blue Framtid - Framtid Kinoco Hotel - Marianne No Jubaku Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor S.O.B. - What's the Truth? Denki Groove - A Kiko Yano - Japanese Girl Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno - Ominous from the Cosmic Inferno Meiko Kaji - Golden Star Twin Deluxe Tomorrow the list would be slightly different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoΔelica 648 Posted July 31, 2015 Made this about 2.5 years ago for a similar thread. As I skimmed through it, I still agree with it for the most part, heh. What is that bicycle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted July 31, 2015 The fuuuuxk lol, it was a neat chart with album covers n everything... The net works in mysterious ways. :'DDD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delkmiroph 1649 Posted July 31, 2015 Plastic Tree - Puppet Show Plastic Tree - Nega to poji Plastic Tree - Hide and Seek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted February 2, 2016 Just another late addition from /mu/ peeps (who are far more choosier and elitist than we are tbqh f a m) http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/4chanmusic/images/6/6e/Mucorejapanese.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130106131042 (Huge-ass image, just click & see) 1 TetsuAkira reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 1817 Posted February 3, 2016 Thought that list looked fairly good, but the lack of Sabbat, G.I.S.M., X Japan, Disclose, The Stalin and general punk is quite disturbing. I also think both Feedbacker and Live At Roadburn 2008 is weird-as-fuck choices. But other than that it looks surprisingly good IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted February 3, 2016 Thought that list looked fairly good, but the lack of Sabbat, G.I.S.M., X Japan, Disclose, The Stalin and general punk is quite disturbing. I also think both Feedbacker and Live At Roadburn 2008 is weird-as-fuck choices. But other than that it looks surprisingly good IMO. Regarding Stalin I could say that there is no clear consensus on "the essential/best Stalin album" (voices divided between their debut album, STOP JAP (considered as "overrated") and Mushi). I am really puzzled about CoM choice too. Speaking of which, they skimmed over and for some reason (highly respected albums there too btw) but they might have been too "experimental" to lump into genres anyway. 1 Bear reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 1817 Posted February 3, 2016 Yeah, you've got a point but The Stalin is essential, not only for Japanese music and punk, but for punk in general. Should've been there for sure IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atreides 454 Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) I think this is a great topic, so I'm gonna bump it back up. My tastes have been changing over the years, but my core must listen to albums have remained consistently the same over time. Just a list, no explanation (listen to the music for yourself ) and only full albums. Top Ten list: 10. L'arc en Ciel - Tierra 9. Sigh - Imaginary Sonicscape 8. Malice Mizer - Merveilles 7. X-Japan - Vanishing Vision 6. Gilles de Rais - Satsui 5. Flower Travellin' Band - Satori 4. Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor 3. Zazen Boys - Zazen Boys IV 2. Luna Sea - Mother 1. Dead End - Ghost of Romance Of course this all only my opinion. Edit: honourable mentions go to the bands LOUDNESS, D'erlanger, Kuroyume, DIE IN CRIES, and Guniw Tools. Laruku's album Tierra was only recently brought to my attention. I can't stop listening to it. Edited July 3, 2016 by Atreides Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
