EzraEroguro 174 Posted March 17, 2017 On 3/15/2017 at 10:53 AM, Disposable said: New Ito was dare I say the worst thing about this whole debacle. It's been completely knackered into piss-stained grey pulp and I sincerely hope this is not the version they're going to play live. Nah brah, your nostalgia goggles are on. New Ito is pretty great, but that's just me. Then again, I never really cared for old GazettE; the production always sounded weird to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozileras10 371 Posted May 19, 2017 It looks like they are working on a new song 2 orange~ and Nagisa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nagisa 131 Posted May 21, 2017 I'd like to believe that but it just sounds like static to me. It has been too long since UNDYING. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geist 227 Posted May 23, 2017 I'm amazed that the term "cash grab" is being used here for a band in an industry whose singular focus is to write, promote, and sell music. 2 Furik and platy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted May 28, 2017 "Best of" compilations are easy money makers. The one distinction here is that all the songs are rerecorded, but at the same time they didn't bother getting a sound engineer and the band did it all themselves. To me the whole thing sounds rushed, and I'm also inclined to believe that Kai didn't even play on it. Sounds like programmed drums to me. 1 Ro plz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted July 17, 2017 Fuck this album was trashed by people back in the day, and now it's pretty much entirely forgotten about; all the while I thought it was great pretty much from day one and still spin it on occasion. The aesthetics have this sort of ill-dated charm to them now too. 5 Spectralion, Axius, Seimeisen and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted July 17, 2017 Yoin was one of the best songs Gazette wrote (or Aoi I should say) from 2011-2013. Ibitsu just sounds like a rearranged Shiver to me, which in turn reminded me of Regret. Anyway, I listen to Division more than Toxic and Beautiful Deformity. I think the whole split disc concept was a huge failure (especially since there was a single disc version anyway), but that at least made it easy to avoid Ruki's ill-conceived takes on industrial metal. I'm curious where they're headed next stylistically. I liked Dogma, but it was not an evolution of the band's sound in any way; it was Gazette without ballads. And I'm hoping Ruki loosens his iron grip a bit for the next album. 2 Seimeisen and Pretsy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seimeisen 4406 Posted July 17, 2017 I actually thought the "double mini album" concept worked out just fine. I never listen to DIVISION as a full length album and I always forget about the regular edition until someone brings it up (the tracklist doesn't flow as well, imo). I do agree that 余韻 is one of their best songs between 2011-2013, I just wish it was longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted July 17, 2017 DOGMA pretty much shattered my hopes for this band being a bit easier on Ruki's dominant songwriting and a bit more focused on what Aoi and Uruha have to offer instead. Okay, post-DOGMA singles aside but I am still not convinced that miracles could happen anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rekzer 599 Posted July 17, 2017 I actually like DIVISION more than BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY. But I do find Ibitsu very forgettable especially since like Saishu said it sounds like way too similar to Shiver. My first Gazette album was STACKED RUBBISH and I honestly disliked it very much at first. I only decided to give them another chance when DIM was released because of all the hype i kept hearing about in different forums and I'm so glad I gave them a second chance. Hell I even like STACKED RUBBISH now and listen it a lot (still hate Filth in the beauty). DOGMA was great for me because it was on the more br00tal side but Gazette does shine more in ballads in my opinion which DOGMA lacked. honestly i just hope they don't fully ditch the electronic part of their sound that started to show since TOXIC because that is the main reason i love them so much. But they should keep the br00tal vocals and the shuga shug shug from time to time. 2 NightFall and nullmoon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nagisa 131 Posted July 19, 2017 Wow it's been 5 years since DIVISION. I wish they would just show us what they are working on next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted July 19, 2017 Gazette benefits more when they don't pump out material every year. There's a reason why 2011-2013 is such a point of contention for fans. 1 Furik reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted July 19, 2017 I like new gazette when they're sweet. TOXIC singles sans vortex, beautiful deformity ballads, ballad disc from division ( don't hate the other disc either tho ) The heavier side of new-gazette just flies past me. The heavy stuff on DIM bangs but everything after that nah. Even DOGMA just makes me want to listen to bands that go all the way with the core and don't just flirt around with it like that. I stopped listening to dogma completely the year it was released Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmny 4139 Posted July 19, 2017 the only trend left for gazette to jump on is prog-djent so thats my prediction <3 especially given how fucking slow ruki is to adapt to the west's shit trends <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted July 19, 2017 I'm actually surprised Gazette and DEG haven't gone djent yet. Especially considering The Black Swan and even fucking Satsuki have dabbled in it. 1 nullmoon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted July 19, 2017 ruki probably hates all their music on the dl and just wants to do trap and sell ripoff merch 2 1 emmny, Dillinger and nullmoon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmny 4139 Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Disposable said: ruki probably hates all their music on the dl and just wants to do trap and sell ripoff merch this is 100% fact i bet you he's already played magnolia to the point of tears and begs for VIP weeknd tickets to match his sadboy alt rap shtick tbt when he posted the JMSN mixtape cover on insta lmfao 1 Karma’s Hat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted October 9, 2017 bumpsies hennies queen of humblebrag, queen of album credits, queen of apologies I'm hyperventilating with excitement (not rly yet) 1 2 emmny, ghost and Seimeisen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted October 9, 2017 My album, instead of ours 🐍 1 Seimeisen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furik 832 Posted October 9, 2017 WHAT IS HE WEARING 1 emmny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geist 227 Posted October 16, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 7:24 AM, Furik said: WHAT IS HE WEARING That was the big takeaway for me, as well. Forget the album, I want to know what Ruki is wearing. 2 emmny and Furik reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rakkausai 14 Posted October 16, 2017 4 hours ago, geist said: That was the big takeaway for me, as well. Forget the album, I want to know what Ruki is wearing. That's a picture of Iris Apfel on his shirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted October 22, 2017 Ruki's ripping off vetements now for the new merch lol 1 emmny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted November 7, 2017 Felt the random need to point out how much I hate when Ruki paints those black lines on his neck. It looks like shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmny 4139 Posted November 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Saishu said: Felt the random need to point out how much I hate when Ruki paints those black lines on his neck. It looks like shit. you wont get it until you do them on yourself and see just how much slimmer and sexier ur neck chin and jaw look...can't believe ruki invented contouring 3 Dillinger, Wakarimashita and platy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
