doombox 4421 Posted January 9, 2017 I really liked the song. Definitely more than "I was King". 1 Yukimoto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*りりこ* 14 Posted January 9, 2017 What the f*ck happened to OOR? They should change their name to One Ok POP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visutox 188 Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) I'm pretty sure that Ambitions will make 35xxxv seem like a masterpiece. I still will be checking out the album for the sake of it. Edited January 9, 2017 by Visutox 3 Kaleidoscope, mallefyksword and NICKT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NICKT 147 Posted January 9, 2017 I've been thinking a bit about how this reminds me heavily of Girugamesh... But, at least with Giru, the sound they were going for was just a super light Giru, whereas this... These songs really love to oversell themselves, they go for that vast "epic" sort of stadium song feel without anything to back it up, at all. It's empty, shallow and heartless, like it was written by someone else for them, like 90% of modern major pop acts. There's no energy to it, there's no emotion, it's just generic. It's not compelling, it's just slightly nodding whilst I'm doing anything else that's far more interesting. I find it funny that the American label that signed them also produces a lot of similar bands that suffer from similar issues. I'm happy for them if this is their thing, it's not often we see a band of a language other than English make it into the market but at the same time it really sucks because of what they had to give up in order to do so, to be successful you have to tick boxes, the more you appeal to the masses you appeal less to the individual. It's easy to make something that thousands will like but harder to make something that hundreds will love and I suppose at the end of the day you need to ask yourself which matters more. 4 r..., Kaleidoscope, Kaye and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukimoto 1237 Posted January 10, 2017 the song was actually really good! I think a lot of people look at what they think their new label may be wanting to do but this could just be what they want... Anyway great song! 2 doombox and -NOVA- reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visutox 188 Posted January 10, 2017 3 hours ago, NICKT said: I've been thinking a bit about how this reminds me heavily of Girugamesh... But, at least with Giru, the sound they were going for was just a super light Giru, whereas this... I'm not the only one that thought the exact same thing, then. Tried to defend OOR the same way I did with Giru but when they went somewhat pop-ish, it felt like in the next album they'd try something else (and hell, they surely did. that's my giru). Sadly I don't feel the same way about OOR... it's so obvious that they're going for the easy way. They seem lost in easiness. I really hope I'm wrong though, I really hope so. And if this what they want, well then, I surely won't be following them on their journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemicalpictures 1888 Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) this is the best song on Ambitions so far, HANDS DOWN. They decided to go a more mainstream/pop-rock direction, which I'm not really fond of, but this is the sweet middle spot between too watered down and a composition that actually has some heart. Heavy stadium rock vibes, 30 seconds to mars-ish. I can dig this. Edited January 10, 2017 by chemicalpictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemicalpictures 1888 Posted January 10, 2017 really really nice live ver. MUST WATCH. 5 Yukimoto, doombox, Visutox and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukimoto 1237 Posted January 11, 2017 @chemicalpicturesyeah it sounds even better live!!! 1 mallefyksword reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orange~ 387 Posted January 11, 2017 16 hours ago, chemicalpictures said: this is the best song on Ambitions so far, HANDS DOWN. They decided to go a more mainstream/pop-rock direction, which I'm not really fond of, but this is the sweet middle spot between too watered down and a composition that actually has some heart. Heavy stadium rock vibes, 30 seconds to mars-ish. I can dig this. yea 30 seconds to mars is what I thought about too. Too bad I find 30 seconds to mars horribly boring D: I don't think this new direction is all because of the label. These guys have been doing the same thing for a while now and it's only natural to want something new. Hopefully the results are good and all... (personally not too convinced yet) 1 NICKT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted January 11, 2017 17 hours ago, chemicalpictures said: really really nice live ver. MUST WATCH. they all need chin implants . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freesia 714 Posted January 11, 2017 Studio Jam Session Vol.3 http://www.bilibili.com/video/av7959596/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r... 720 Posted January 16, 2017 Ugh... 5 Seconds of Summer?! No, thank you. I wish them all the best and I hope they achieve whaever the hell they want to achieve abroad. But you gotta draw the line somewhere and having ALL TIME FUCKING LOW, WASHED UP AVRIL (NOT EVEN DUMB FUN LET GO-ERA, AVRIL) and 5 Seconds of Summer all together means I'm out. They won't miss me, for now atleast. but call me back when ONE OK ROCK bombs and decide to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BEAM OF LIGHT or ゼイタクビョウ. Wait... Shit, ゼイタクビョウ IS TEN YEARS OLD ALREADY. Ok, I'll wait for the 20th anniversary, then. And I really agree with this part: On 09/01/2017 at 6:09 PM, NICKT said: I'm happy for them if this is their thing, it's not often we see a band of a language other than English make it into the market but at the same time it really sucks because of what they had to give up in order to do so, to be successful you have to tick boxes, the more you appeal to the masses you appeal less to the individual. It's easy to make something that thousands will like but harder to make something that hundreds will love and I suppose at the end of the day you need to ask yourself which matters more. Integrity doesn't pay the bills but being completely broke totally beats than having FIVE SECONDS OF SUMMER on your record. 1 NICKT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemicalpictures 1888 Posted January 16, 2017 I find this one quite ok. much better than bedroom warfare or I was king.... won't leave a lasting impression, but it's passable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro plz 1290 Posted January 16, 2017 On 1/10/2017 at 10:23 AM, chemicalpictures said: really really nice live ver. MUST WATCH. Them lyrics are cheese as fuck bro. But the impact this entire performance had is undefeated. Ballin. OOR is a band that I care very little 2 check out their studio stuff these days because I find a lot of it boring but after their show in Boston that i checked out for shits and giggles, and this... It goes to show that they can pull off one hell of a show and I can commend/respect them for that. 1 Visutox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NICKT 147 Posted January 16, 2017 Ugh, more of that soulless stadium rock. It's like, let's make this grandiose sounding songs that are hollow as fuck, GG. Also, Man With A Mission already did Take What U Want, way better song, and also a band that sound-wise might do alright in the Western market and not have to abandon their sound and core to do so. Latest song's being worked on by a guy from Fallout Boy if I remember correctly, if only One Ok Rock watched and took notes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TadakatsuH0nda 64 Posted January 17, 2017 RIP One OK Rock's Niche Syndrome era sound, we may never meet again. :c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shmilly 519 Posted February 1, 2017 For the record Taka said he doesn't really like 'American Girls'. It's clear that the American label is pushing for them to break into the mainstream market overseas. Some of the songs on the Japanese version of the album are much more OOR style imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doombox 4421 Posted February 1, 2017 Yeah, this is not my favorite song on the album either, I don't blame him lol. But the video was cute. Kinda wish it would have shown them tracking down all 4 members because I'm kind of sick of OOR = Taka's face. 2 Yukimoto and NICKT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathtopi4 428 Posted February 2, 2017 Well that was creepy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukimoto 1237 Posted February 3, 2017 It's not a bad song though I still like it, but I would rather them put songs on their albums they love than songs that just make their label happy... Stay you OOR<3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freesia 714 Posted February 19, 2017 http://aramajapan.com/news/gossip/one-ok-rocks-ryota-rumored-to-have-married-avril-lavignes-sister/71447/ Thoughts? I heard that Ryota was dating a not very famous Japanese actress before but this marriage will certainly bring OOR to an international fame and success (if it's true). So much ambition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnk777 2526 Posted February 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, freesia said: http://aramajapan.com/news/gossip/one-ok-rocks-ryota-rumored-to-have-married-avril-lavignes-sister/71447/ Thoughts? I heard that Ryota was dating a not very famous Japanese actress before but this marriage will certainly bring OOR to an international fame and success (if it's true). So much ambition. Yes indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
