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Japanese Music (Pop, rock and all 'dat) |OT|
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Thank god we got two singles between the albums :lol (well, even the single Greatest The Hits 20112011 came out 3 years after Tsume Tsume Tsume :lol)
Aizo
Banned
I'm really diggin' the new Maximum the Hormone album. Glad that they kept the "Shakin' a baby!" and "Mreh!" at the end of some songs. ビューティー殺シアム is probably my favorite song, followed by え・い・り・あ・ん. 恋のスペルマ is also awesome. What odd titles. "Beauty Kuroshiamu" like Colosseum with murder? "Koi no sperm"? They're so weird.
Stop, stop. Stop, stop the winnie.
Stop, stop. Stop, stop the winnie.
To the surprise of no one, the new album is amazing. Easily one of the best albums of the years.
Now I'm looking forward to Arashi and Perfume new albums this Fall... (that's quite different from MTH :lol)
Both bands released some really great singles (Endless Game, Calling and Breathless by Arashi are some of my favorite songs of 2013, so are Magic of Love and Handy Man by Perfume) so I'm quite hyped!
Oh and the HIATUS released their new PV : http://youtu.be/L7WWi61LSzo
Needless to say I love it.
Now I'm looking forward to Arashi and Perfume new albums this Fall... (that's quite different from MTH :lol)
Both bands released some really great singles (Endless Game, Calling and Breathless by Arashi are some of my favorite songs of 2013, so are Magic of Love and Handy Man by Perfume) so I'm quite hyped!
Oh and the HIATUS released their new PV : http://youtu.be/L7WWi61LSzo
Needless to say I love it.
Nope. To be honest MTH is the only metal band I can listen to, I don't really like the genre...
Aizo
Banned
Kurita, this is just for you. A band that dresses in eccentric, Victorian aristocratic attire named Versailles.
There's a lot of Metal that isn't dark. In fact, there are many Metal bands that focus on being uplifting like Galneryus.
If those bands are still too intense, there are bands like Aldious.
There's a lot of Metal that isn't dark. In fact, there are many Metal bands that focus on being uplifting like Galneryus.
If those bands are still too intense, there are bands like Aldious.
metsallica
Member
Glad to hear the new MTH rocks... my copy hasn't arrived yet! Been WAY too long.
Hey guys! New Capsule song! It's pretty amazing!
http://fuckyeahystk.tumblr.com/post/56954014074
http://fuckyeahystk.tumblr.com/post/56954014074
Aizo
Banned
One of my very favorite Japanese Indie bands, Bigmama, has a new video!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdzd8P880NQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdzd8P880NQ
I still havent gone thru her whole discography (only been listening to her for a few months) but I'm not too inclined to check her covers stuff.
maybe on a rainy day one day...
BlazingDarkness
Member
I like the sound it has, but I think as a standalone track it's neither here nor there, it doesn't really go all in, especially the vocals, which are pretty meandering - and I think it sounds more like it's constructed from parts of other tracks instead of having its own identity.
It'll definitely grow on me though, if they put it on their next album I'll probably consider it more a filler piece than anything.
I think he's just exploring several different kinds of dance music in one track which is what I thought was cool about the track. It's the sign of what's to come and it says Nakata actually has time for Capsule now lol
Its been a while since I did an introduction and what better way of starting again than seeing one of the most bizarre bands doing a bizarre comeback just because they don't care!
Introduction: Buffalo'3
After 3 years of doing fuck all, Buffalo'3 decided it was time to drop another release. Tarantism, they called and its another one that very much inspired by the gritty pop culture that seems to influence their stance in rock and roll. Their image and their mentality in music. This band is very visual band, they operate in darkly fashion that is taken straight from 60s rebel fashion coupled with 80s gothic noir attire. They are always seen with sunglasses, dark denim clothed and happen to smoke a lot. Their image is very mysterious. Very little info about them is available on the internet, and they are people who tends to stay away from media and press. The bassist seem to have changed. From a male bassist that went with eponym Fujita to a female one that goes by the name aYm. The other two are Maeji on the Guitar and the vocals and Sakai on the Drums.
Their music is a reflection of such attitude. They are Post-Punk band that rely deeply on high volumed deep bass lines, screechy guitar and operates in a very dark world of Gothic atmosphere and background noise that is akin to Bauhaus, early The Cure and Killing Joke. Its level, pervasive deep bass leads the dance in the background putting the drums and guitar. they aren't just another Joy Division labelled post-punk wannabes though. Their underlay plays have a very suggestive root in Moorish and Mediterranean folk influence with their use of their guitar in a more vernacular analogue that is both twisted and clever. This Moorish underlay gives their music a more psychedelic feel to it which, on top of the already up-geared Garage, Post-punk drive, results in a very abrasive noise that have some sort of melody to it.
They have released 2 mini-albums ( 6//City and NUMBER ELEVEN ) and are planning to release a single (Tarantism) later this months. It seems that the video was directed by the cult director Katomani who also worked with bands such A Flood of Circle and Sister Jet as well as being produced by Manifest studio who worked on videos of bands such as M'OSOME TOBANDER, The Cigavettes and Veni Vidi Vicious. Their Videos are always stylised to bring out their desired personality to life. Normally shot in 20fps Black and white and being distorted with white noise while being cut a lot is their stable. Over all, this is a band that is surely style over substance and one which I respect. I still can't stop listening to NUMBER ELEVEN despite being on the weaker side and that is because of their attitude.
Their songs that are available on Youtube
NUMBER ELLEVEN - Hattrick - Tarantism
There aren't a whole lot of their songs available. I'll see if I can upload their music on Youtube if there is any demand.
Introduction: Buffalo'3
After 3 years of doing fuck all, Buffalo'3 decided it was time to drop another release. Tarantism, they called and its another one that very much inspired by the gritty pop culture that seems to influence their stance in rock and roll. Their image and their mentality in music. This band is very visual band, they operate in darkly fashion that is taken straight from 60s rebel fashion coupled with 80s gothic noir attire. They are always seen with sunglasses, dark denim clothed and happen to smoke a lot. Their image is very mysterious. Very little info about them is available on the internet, and they are people who tends to stay away from media and press. The bassist seem to have changed. From a male bassist that went with eponym Fujita to a female one that goes by the name aYm. The other two are Maeji on the Guitar and the vocals and Sakai on the Drums.
Their music is a reflection of such attitude. They are Post-Punk band that rely deeply on high volumed deep bass lines, screechy guitar and operates in a very dark world of Gothic atmosphere and background noise that is akin to Bauhaus, early The Cure and Killing Joke. Its level, pervasive deep bass leads the dance in the background putting the drums and guitar. they aren't just another Joy Division labelled post-punk wannabes though. Their underlay plays have a very suggestive root in Moorish and Mediterranean folk influence with their use of their guitar in a more vernacular analogue that is both twisted and clever. This Moorish underlay gives their music a more psychedelic feel to it which, on top of the already up-geared Garage, Post-punk drive, results in a very abrasive noise that have some sort of melody to it.
They have released 2 mini-albums ( 6//City and NUMBER ELEVEN ) and are planning to release a single (Tarantism) later this months. It seems that the video was directed by the cult director Katomani who also worked with bands such A Flood of Circle and Sister Jet as well as being produced by Manifest studio who worked on videos of bands such as M'OSOME TOBANDER, The Cigavettes and Veni Vidi Vicious. Their Videos are always stylised to bring out their desired personality to life. Normally shot in 20fps Black and white and being distorted with white noise while being cut a lot is their stable. Over all, this is a band that is surely style over substance and one which I respect. I still can't stop listening to NUMBER ELEVEN despite being on the weaker side and that is because of their attitude.
Their songs that are available on Youtube
NUMBER ELLEVEN - Hattrick - Tarantism
There aren't a whole lot of their songs available. I'll see if I can upload their music on Youtube if there is any demand.
By the way, Both of their mini-albums in available in Itunes Worldwide by the way. As an amazon mp3 costumer, though, i am saddened that only NUMBER ELEVEN is available there. its annoying since I have that as CD version of that mini-album. I may cave in for bloody iTunes and buy that second mini-album.
Try the first EP ''Silence from Northen Hell'' by Blood Stained Child.
I am not even joking, it the most perfect Melodic Death Metal release I have heard, and I am big fan of the genre.
Oh and ignore the rest of their materials.
Aizo
Banned
I have all Blood Stained Child's albums. I remember when they were Melodic Death Metal. Now they're... rave metalcore? The singer used to sound exactly like Alexi Laiho.
Yeah, don't like how they sound like now, but man, that first EP is bloody amazing.
Mosuqe is not bad, but I really don't want Trance metal rave whatever.
rhizomatic
Member
So, I just got into Envy last week. Pretty sure All the Footprints You Ever Left... is going to be one of my favorite albums ever. I don't know how I didn't know about them until so recently.
So guys pitchfork reviewed Kyary's Nanda Collection and score aside, tell what you guys thought of the review.
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18369-kyary-pamyu-pamyu-nanda-collection/
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18369-kyary-pamyu-pamyu-nanda-collection/
Not a bad review, I kind of agree with it (score included).
To be honest, I thought it was just an okay album. Maybe I would have liked it more if I went in blind, without having listened to the singles, because they ended up being the best songs of the album.
Just an "old man yells at could" thing to add : I can't help thinking that Kyary is overhyped.
I mean, she's cute and fun and all but... that's it.
To be honest, I thought it was just an okay album. Maybe I would have liked it more if I went in blind, without having listened to the singles, because they ended up being the best songs of the album.
Just an "old man yells at could" thing to add : I can't help thinking that Kyary is overhyped.
I mean, she's cute and fun and all but... that's it.
My thoughts on the album is usually how I feel about the recent perfume albums. "Wow, this is a pretty good single collection. Nice to have these all in one place." I happened to like most of the singles leading up to this album so it was decent and the pitchfork score seemed appropriate. A lot of the new songs didn't do it for me.
That being said it reading the review it was something about it that I didn't like. First of all I don't see why there needs to be a comparison between Kyary and Lady Gaga. Secondly the reviewer tries to examine the cultural context in which the music exists but fails at understanding basic things about the culture. How do you fail to mention Nakata?Like a lot of the misconceptions the reviewer made could have been fixed simply by reading her wikipage. Not to sound like a grumpy weeaboo stereotype here but I was a bit turned off they tried to do that but didn't come correct. idk
Czecho no Republic have released another video for their new single which is first for the new female recruit to be the lead vocalist. She does sound nice and fits the band ethos very well. The song is called Fine Day
The problem, the single is exclusive to Tower Record. Why the fuck do indie bands do this? Especially as of late?
Fucking Hell!
The problem, the single is exclusive to Tower Record. Why the fuck do indie bands do this? Especially as of late?
Fucking Hell!
It's a horrible, horribly written review, no redeeming features. Doesn't mention Nakata, makes insane comparisons to western artists / sounds, wildly inaccurate descriptions of sound, of the j-pop scene in general, of her place in it in particular. Everything in that review is bullshit.
Quick thoughts on some new releases...
the HIATUS - Horse Riding EP (released on July 31st)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7WWi61LSzo
A really great EP, the lead track, Horse Riding is awesome.
The other two songs are as good, Waiting for The Sun feels a little bit more "experimental" I guess. Overall it still has the same feel as their latest album, A World of Pandemonium, which is by far their best one.
The SALOVERS - Andes no Machi de Konna Yoru wa HOT HOT HOT! (released on July 31st)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imPa016-lus
HOT HOT HOT! is a fun and insanely catchy summer anthem, I can't stop listening to it. It's your classic upbeat Salovers song but man, they sure know how to make you dance.
アンデスの街 is also an upbeat song, though a little bit slower, but still quite good and fun. こんな夜は is the slowest song of the single, and I have to say that it was a good idea to put it in it, as it allows you to take a breather.
Definitely one of the most promising bands out there, I love them.
CreepHyp - Fukikoboreru Hodo no, Ai, Ai (released on July 24th)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pipF8Yfxqtw
It was good, really good. Could be the band's best album so far.
If you can get over the singer's voice it's pretty amazing. The music is always awesome and really catchy. They don't have that many slow songs so overall the album is quite danceable. Definitely a great way to get into this band, which keeps on gaining recognition.
the HIATUS - Horse Riding EP (released on July 31st)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7WWi61LSzo
A really great EP, the lead track, Horse Riding is awesome.
The other two songs are as good, Waiting for The Sun feels a little bit more "experimental" I guess. Overall it still has the same feel as their latest album, A World of Pandemonium, which is by far their best one.
The SALOVERS - Andes no Machi de Konna Yoru wa HOT HOT HOT! (released on July 31st)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imPa016-lus
HOT HOT HOT! is a fun and insanely catchy summer anthem, I can't stop listening to it. It's your classic upbeat Salovers song but man, they sure know how to make you dance.
アンデスの街 is also an upbeat song, though a little bit slower, but still quite good and fun. こんな夜は is the slowest song of the single, and I have to say that it was a good idea to put it in it, as it allows you to take a breather.
Definitely one of the most promising bands out there, I love them.
CreepHyp - Fukikoboreru Hodo no, Ai, Ai (released on July 24th)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pipF8Yfxqtw
It was good, really good. Could be the band's best album so far.
If you can get over the singer's voice it's pretty amazing. The music is always awesome and really catchy. They don't have that many slow songs so overall the album is quite danceable. Definitely a great way to get into this band, which keeps on gaining recognition.
BlazingDarkness
Member
New CAPSULE site launch: http://capsule-official.com/
New FB page launch: https://www.facebook.com/CAPSULE.OFFICIAL
New record label: unBORDE
And the best news:
New FB page launch: https://www.facebook.com/CAPSULE.OFFICIAL
New record label: unBORDE
And the best news:
They're also sporting a twitter account now, https://twitter.com/CAPSULEOFFICIAL
Can't wait for the new album.
Can't wait for the new album.
Aizo
Banned
New Base Ball Bear song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUf9-L3mAss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUf9-L3mAss
Perfume's new album will be out on October 2nd.
http://www.perfume-web.jp/news/individual.php?id=73
http://www.perfume-web.jp/news/individual.php?id=73
perfect free
Member
Niiiice. Wonder why they named it "LEVEL 3," though. Makes me think it's their third album, but obviously it's not.
fake edit: Oh, 3 people in the group. Haha. Still.
Snippet of new song as well http://lovetheperfume.tumblr.com/post/57454844821/eisais-chocola-bb-tvcm-featuring-perfume-and-new
SCANDAL at Rock in Japan performing one of my fave album cuts, Kill the Virgin, for the first time while switching up instruments http://youtu.be/CzmQl3Cy3YY
Awanai Tsumori Genki de Ne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T_aq3277c0
New single Kagen no Tsuki http://youtu.be/cL9baEU8UW0
Awanai Tsumori Genki de Ne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T_aq3277c0
New single Kagen no Tsuki http://youtu.be/cL9baEU8UW0
The BB Sparkling TVCM stuff is hitting the intrawebtubes, the new song 「Party Maker」 is playing in its background
Perfume CM チョコラＢＢスパークリング 「キレイ速攻チャージ」
http://youtu.be/roiFsQ8ACV4
Making
http://youtu.be/ipvb6D8_xYk
metsallica
Member
Finally got Yoshu Fukushu and it, predictably, SHREDS (and is insane). I just wish I had any idea of what the heck is going on in the included manga. It looks bugnuts.
Discovered two great bands recently.
KANA-BOON : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgS7vgquBvo
Soredemo Sekai ga Tsuzukunara : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnUsBJJlLIY (song starts at 0:45)
Both bands will make their major debut next month, quite looking forward to it!
KANA-BOON : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgS7vgquBvo
Soredemo Sekai ga Tsuzukunara : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnUsBJJlLIY (song starts at 0:45)
Both bands will make their major debut next month, quite looking forward to it!
fly high ~ayunite~
Member
Polysics is starting their European tour next month with some dates supported by telephones
September 13, 2013 (Friday) France La Fourmi LIMOGES
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 14, 2013 (Saturday) France Haguenau Salle Du Millenium
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POLYSICS
September 16, 2013 (Mon) Netherlands Amsterdam Paradiso
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 17, 2013 (Tuesday) Scopitone Nantes France (Festival)
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 19, 2013 (Thursday) France Nimes Marsatac (Festival)
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 20, 2013 (Friday) vielle France Route du Son
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 21, 2013 (Saturday) France Agen Le Florida
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 23, 2013 (Mon) France Paris Le divan du monde
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 24, 2013 (Tuesday) Belgium Liege La zone
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
25 September 2013 (Wednesday) London Underworld
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 27, 2013 (Friday) France Lyon Transbordeur
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 28, 2013 (Saturday) Switzerland Ebullition Bulle
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 13, 2013 (Friday) France La Fourmi LIMOGES
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 14, 2013 (Saturday) France Haguenau Salle Du Millenium
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 16, 2013 (Mon) Netherlands Amsterdam Paradiso
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 17, 2013 (Tuesday) Scopitone Nantes France (Festival)
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 19, 2013 (Thursday) France Nimes Marsatac (Festival)
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 20, 2013 (Friday) vielle France Route du Son
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 21, 2013 (Saturday) France Agen Le Florida
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 23, 2013 (Mon) France Paris Le divan du monde
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 24, 2013 (Tuesday) Belgium Liege La zone
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
25 September 2013 (Wednesday) London Underworld
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones
September 27, 2013 (Friday) France Lyon Transbordeur
<Cast>
POLYSICS
September 28, 2013 (Saturday) Switzerland Ebullition Bulle
<Cast>
POLYSICS / the telephones