CAT5 9075 Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Let's try something a bit different this time and battle two bands from two different scenes, with two different sounds, that aren't related in any way. Though both bands are flamboyantly fabulous in their own ways, and both have great guitarists~ So which band are you enjoying more? trivia: mejibray has never lost a band battle here before! MEJIBRAY vs 八十八ヶ所巡礼 (88kasyo junrei) Edited May 16, 2016 by CAT5 6 ghost, beni, doombox and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyx 903 Posted September 15, 2015 This is the most random band battle ever lmao. But 88kasyo without a doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyoisKILLINGME 195 Posted September 15, 2015 i picked Mejibray cause i never heard of 88kasyo junrei xD and also this is very random band battle lmao 1 CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted September 15, 2015 Well, MEJIBRAY is an alright band, but a poll where 88kasyo is an option... yeah, I'm always gonna go with 88kasyo. xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokage 5930 Posted September 15, 2015 This isn't even a competition lmao, 88kasyo blows Mejibray straight out of the water when it comes to overall skill and ESPECIALLY consistency. They've been delivering damn solid albums on a yearly basis, while Mejibray has just been getting worse and worse (and they weren't even all that great to start with...) 1 cidetodeath reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted September 15, 2015 Solid albums or not, I think there's a tinge of good reasoning lying behind this poll: both are unfortunately quite "one-trick pony-fied" when you think of it (88kasyo is still stuck doing exactly the same thing they've done in earlier albums while Mejibray...do I even have to say it?). In terms of arrangement 88kasyo is much more intriguing though, so I might buy that. ps. no need to knock on my appreciation of "evolutionary changes" in repertoires - if you enjoy some acts doing the same hullabaloo for years or even decades and whatnot, it's your taste! (I've had enough asshats attempting to bash my ways of appreciation smh) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted September 15, 2015 Solid albums or not, I think there's a tinge of good reasoning lying behind this poll: both are unfortunately quite "one-trick pony-fied" when you think of it (88kasyo is still stuck doing exactly the same thing they've done in earlier albums while Mejibray...do I even have to say it?). In terms of arrangement 88kasyo is much more intriguing though, so I might buy that. ps. no need to knock on my appreciation of "evolutionary changes" in repertoires - if you enjoy some acts doing the same hullabaloo for years or even decades and whatnot, it's your taste! (I've had enough asshats attempting to bash my ways of appreciation smh) No reason to change if the formula still works right? Anyways, I voted for 88kasyo for the same reasons as Pretz and Tokage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitear1590 2414 Posted September 15, 2015 Well, MEJIBRAY is an alright band, but a poll where 88kasyo is an option... yeah, I'm always gonna go with 88kasyo. xD When I first saw this poll, I immediately thought of you, Jiggy. 1 Jigsaw9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeithX252 1266 Posted September 15, 2015 no doubt, 88kasyo win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yakihiko 1480 Posted September 15, 2015 They are really diferent lol I will go for MEJIBRAY, this year was deception between me and the band, but the others songs like worms, BI NAME JIKA, and their majority songs are still relatively strong on me. For 八十八ヶ所巡礼, I have never listen to them but the first song is ok to me, tbe second is not my type. 2 CAT5 and Zeus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted September 15, 2015 Solid albums or not, I think there's a tinge of good reasoning lying behind this poll: both are unfortunately quite "one-trick pony-fied" when you think of it (88kasyo is still stuck doing exactly the same thing they've done in earlier albums while Mejibray...do I even have to say it?). In terms of arrangement 88kasyo is much more intriguing though, so I might buy that. ps. no need to knock on my appreciation of "evolutionary changes" in repertoires - if you enjoy some acts doing the same hullabaloo for years or even decades and whatnot, it's your taste! (I've had enough asshats attempting to bash my ways of appreciation smh) There was no real reasoning behind this poll, other than me wanting to shake things up a bit. And while I can't comment on Mejibray, as I haven't heard all of their material, I really do have to disagree with 88kasyo being a "one trick pony". Their sound is consistent, but it's also varied and rarely drifts into formulaic. p.s.: Asking others not to knock your opinion while simultaneously condescending the opinions of others probably isn't the best way to actually express an opinion. I'm also pretty shocked at these results so far. Where are the Mejifans? @-@ 1 Zeus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beni 2149 Posted September 15, 2015 MEJIBRAY because they're my VK bias. 3 yakihiko, kyoselflove and CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted September 15, 2015 There was no real reasoning behind this poll, other than me wanting to shake things up a bit. And while I can't comment on Mejibray, as I haven't heard all of their material, I really do have to disagree with 88kasyo being a "one trick pony". Their sound is consistent, but it's also varied and rarely drifts into formulaic. p.s.: Asking others not to knock your opinion while simultaneously condescending the opinions of others probably isn't the best way to actually express an opinion. I'm also pretty shocked at these results so far. Where are the Mejifans? @-@ My bad In terms of 88kasyo, what I just said was my own personal perception - seeing as their songs tend to mix a lot together inside my head, so I could barely tell at least a few significant differences (aside from "different bloops, different dissonant riffs") between them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathtopi4 428 Posted September 16, 2015 Mejibray of course! Despite them being a little disappointing lately, I can't help but love them. 1 CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyoselflove 2680 Posted September 16, 2015 MEJIBRAY obviously. 2 itsukoii and CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hariwenjiyu 23 Posted September 16, 2015 I loved VANESSA and the first few singles by MEJIBRAY, but they have kind of sold-out. I do not equate "going major" or adapting one's sound to a new music genre as "selling out". It's just...MEJIBRAY seems to be making songs just to sell them while pandering to fans in a weird sort of way on various SNS. I know the visual scene is having a hard time right now, and the quality of music will take a hit, but MEJIBRAY seems to be more focused on their aesthetics and less on making interesting, engaging music.八十八ヶ所巡礼 is also losing some steam (i.e becoming repetitive), but the concept of the band and everyone's characters makes them extremely unique. The lyrics are really clever and they are so original and "authentic". 人間椅子 meets Stevie Vai = good craziness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doombox 4421 Posted September 16, 2015 Can't vote for either. I think Mejibray have really lost their focus and have no direction outside of aesthetics these days. 88kasyo have never really done it for me. Both bands have good technical ability I just don't know what to make of their musical choices most of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradoxal 2948 Posted September 16, 2015 I'm voting for 八十八ヶ所巡礼 just because I don't want Mejibray to win. am i a bad person or sth 1 Delkmiroph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yakihiko 1480 Posted September 16, 2015 I'm voting for 八十八ヶ所巡礼 just because I don't want Mejibray to win. am i a bad person or sth Bad ParaPara ( ・᷄ὢ・᷅ ) I will call Meiji's army Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyoselflove 2680 Posted September 16, 2015 Bad ParaPara ( ・᷄ὢ・᷅ ) I will call Meiji's army I'm voting for 八十八ヶ所巡礼 just because I don't want Mejibray to win. am i a bad person or sth Yeah....very bad Para. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delkmiroph 1649 Posted September 16, 2015 I'm voting for 八十八ヶ所巡礼 just because I don't want Mejibray to win. am i a bad person or sth me too lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lestat 2167 Posted September 16, 2015 I don't like Mejibray, and I have no idea who the other band is, so — neither. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted September 16, 2015 I'm voting for 八十八ヶ所巡礼 just because I don't want Mejibray to win. am i a bad person or sth I voted for MEJIBRAY just because I expected them to win and now they're not winning and I don't know what life is anymore 5 cidetodeath, nullmoon, beni and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyoisKILLINGME 195 Posted September 16, 2015 even if they don't win i'll still love them xDD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robkun 4184 Posted September 17, 2015 Dude, c'mon now. The technicality, the quirkiness, the epic guitar playing. 88kasyo Junrei have it hands down!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites