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  1. 9 points
    Zeus

    Lycaon

    Damm i did know you could Climax off of a interview, feeling pretty fucking good right now.
  2. 3 points
    Jigsaw9

    Lycaon

    My friend did an interview with Lycaon recently, you guys can read it here (in English): http://www.soundofjapan.hu/lycaon-exclusive-interview-english/
  3. 3 points
    http://youtu.be/VSBuWVvj9JI 自己言及パラドックス Jikogenkyuu paradokkusu Liar's paradox* 喋りたくない。嫌われるかも… Shaberitakunai. Kirawareru kamo... I don't wanna talk. You propably hate me... 不安と華が同時に咲いて Fuan to hana ga douji ni saite A flower blooming in unison with my anxiety 叶わないなら、それでもいい Kanawanai nara, sore demo ii If you can't bear it, that's fine with me それは嫌だし、花びら千切る Sore wa iya da shi, hanabira chigiru Actually it's sickening, I tear up the petals いい加減な頭で、じっくり考えたって仕方ないわ。 Iikagenna atama de, jikkuri kangaeta tte shikatanai wa. With a sloppy mind like this, there was no use in careful deliberation 締め付ける血管と欠落。貴方を奪って。 Shimetsukeru kekkan to ketsuraku. Anata o ubatte. Stifling veins and longing. Stealing you away. 好き 嫌い 好き 嫌い Suki kirai suki kirai I love you I hate you I love you I hate you 花びら堕ちて私みたい… Hanabira ochite watashi mitai... Dropping the petals sort of what you did with me... 眠れないから、逢いたいわ。 Nemurenai kara, aitai wa. Since I can't sleep, I want to see you. これ以上もう限界だから、何処かへいって! Kore ijou mou genkai dakara, dokoka e itte! Because you already pushed me to my limits, go away! 傷、振り向かせ赤く染まった、私の部屋 Kizu, furimukase akaku somatta, watashi no heya A wound, to make you turn back, my room is stained in red 自己言及のパラドックス、頭の中は無限のループ jikogenkyuu no paradokkusu, atama no naka wa mugen no ruupu The liar's paradox, an infinite loop in my head 矛盾から私は生まれた Mujun kara watashi wa umareta I was born from contradiction I was born by inconsistency. It is an infinite loop. I cannot die. Therefore, you cannot die. Sad reality. The repeated law. それが真実なのか相互排他的な結界 Sore ga shinjitsu nano ka sougo haitatekina kekkai So, is this the truth? The barrier between mutually exclusive things 可能性があるのなら、本音が欲しい Kanousei ga aru no nara, honne ga hoshii If it's possible, tell me what you really think 成り立たない言葉も不毛な言及と矛盾 Naritatanai kotoba mo fumouna genkyuu to mujun Words that aren't logical as well as sour reference and contradiction I was born by inconsistency. It is an infinite loop. I cannot die. Therefore, you cannot die. Sad reality. The repeated law. I cannot die. you cannot die. --- *'The liar's paradox' is the name of the statement "This sentence is false" (or similar ones), an old logical/philosophical problem. Wikipedia The japanese name 自己言及パラドックス translates to self-reference paradox.
  4. 2 points
    blackdoll

    Lycaon

    thanks so much jig! my response Exactly!!!!!!!! Yuuki-FUCKING-SAMA!!! Your Majesty I fucking love you! NOT EVE, NOT MiO (who's with born btw) Me too! and? because you walked all over that lol Hell yeah, I was already hip. I was hip again! exactly, playing with people, keeping it hot. Fuck, I'm soaking Nice! Was hip. and not eve. I want to get tamed. Damm i didn't know you could Climax off of a interview, feeling pretty fucking good right now. keeping score: fav pv: 薔薇~Rose~: 2.... Fav scream: Who's Bad Psycho Party..... Fav look: gossip: 3.... songs: A Box In Beautiful: 3, Royal Order: 2, The End of Delusion: 2 Dahlia: 3, Chains of collar: 3, Alejandro: 3, Jesus: 3 薔薇~Rose~: 2, Pain Killer: 2, Akujo no hohoemi: 2.
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  6. 2 points
    I am a lazy writer so I'd rather copy everything what aramajapan said: and a "lead PV": Sounds solid.
  7. 2 points
    Chaotic Resistance | Sui Takin Me 2 Church - Finally getting around to writing a review. Lin has been one of those bands that I've love / hated since they started. They're like that childhood friend you were super close with growing up that started doing stupid shit once they got to college--all you can do is really watch and hang out with them in small doses because there's not a whole lot of the friend you once knew left. After some fighting, nights up pondering over regrets, and self reflection, you decided to stop being upset and realize he now has his own life to lead and it is time to, for the most part, part ways while cherishing the good times that weren't tarnished. But then he started to get his act together: his grades went up, he started to dress better, no more coming home at 6:45 am caked in his own vomit, he's been hanging out with less douche-y people, and he's even got some job prospects lined up for after graduation. That friend you once had is starting to come back and you no longer count the seconds during each interaction you have with him. In fact, you've even started to look forward to catching up with him. Everyone has some sort of hot mess phase, but maybe this guy managed to pull himself out... This allegory is how I feel about "Chaotic Resistance." It's taken all of Lin's idiosyncrasies and wraps them up in new, shiny, paper and presents them as a gift to those who've stuck through their awkward, self discovery, period (Are we Phantasmagoria? Are we Laputa??? Synth Chariots?????). It is hard to ignore that this 2nd line up does in fact bring much more elaborate guitar work, shifts their genre more towards the cheesy gothic symphonic metal that Phantasmagoria was, and definitely ups the effort put into the synthesizer, but when comparing to their first period it really doesn't seem as different as I originally thought on first listen. For example, their first single "Sacred Xanadu" is actually very similar to their first period aside from the three shifts I mentioned earlier--they still have their Laputa-ish rockabilly synth-rock twang to their songs, but that accent is further buried under Mizaly's prominent (and albeit overbearing) signature style. To simply dismiss this single as more "Megaromania leftovers" shows a lack of attention and exposes an already jaded disposition because it completely glosses over how much the group has improved even in just the very very small span of just two singles. Take the title track, for example: there is fantastic use of different forms of phrasing throughout each part of the song and they all blend together well. Part of what makes a song that's less straightforward "good" is how each of the parts are phrased into each other. The acoustic guitar over the brisk drumming that leads into a pipe organ harmony, followed by a gut punchingly soulful chorus would not work had the transitions between the addition and removal of the parts not been carefully put together. On top of the phrasing and continuity, this song also has a well crafter guitar solo that ends uniquely, which is a big deal for vkei that tends to rely on playing it safe; I really dig the super exposed triplet pattern of the lead guitar at the end of solo before the last rehash of the chorus and outro melody. "Persecution Complex," or as I like to refer to as "Ode to Tumblr," was actually the low point of this single for me but only because I don't always like slower melancholy songs unless there's a phenomenal hook (spoilers, there isn't here). It is one of their "heavier" songs in the sense that the guitars are generally in a lower register and the bass is very prominent while the synthesizer is generally dystopian sounding. This atmosphere is then lost in the chorus, which returns to "~HOLD ME AS I SING IN THE RAIN~" sadness (think Mikansei to Guilt). Apart from being generally unremarkable, this song is still a prime example of how coherent song writing can stop Lin from having a discography that's 75% duds. The following song took me by surprise. "Schwarz Vrain" is Phantasmagoria-tier synth x100 with a simple melody that is the backbone for the entire tune, as it plays almost constantly throughout. The real surprise here is that the harsh vocals here make Sui sound almost exactly like Riku. Somewhere on MH is a thread that says that Vkei vocalists single with an accent and tone on purpose, so I am under the impression that this song shows what Sui sounds like without the eye liner. While this song is very repetitive, it holds its place well in the single and is my 2nd favorite on the CD. I like the aggression of the verses and how it transitions to more gentle, yet still firmly powerful, chorus. "Schwarz Vrain" has gotten mixed reactions thus far, but I can almost promise it was meant to be a killer live track which doesn't always translate well to a CD. Sorry Kamijo, but Lin outdid you in the "HEBI INDUSTRIAL B-SAIIIIIIIDO" department this year. The last song on the single, "Sincerely" is fairly safe for Lin, but still good. I do not agree with OP in classifying it as a ballad at all, however. I also do not agree that it is a "typical Megaromania song" either. Actually, out of the whole single, this song here is the most first period Lin song they've done so far! The verses, yes, are akin to later Megaromania softer rock songs (possibly off of their pirate-themed album), but the synthesizer here is definitely what early Lin was all about. What's cool though is that it sounds kind of like a modern rendition of a Sega Game Gear game sound track. The most interesting thing I found about "Sincerely" is that it is essentially a reimagination of Phantasmagoria's "幻想曲~Eternal Silence~." Instead of "I wish...heaven" the song starts off with "I wish fo-e-ba." The guitar solo even has a homage to ES'. With that being said, the tempo and mood of "Sincerely" is much more lively, but at least Kisaki is realizing what elements he's worked with in the past that have been well received by fans. All in all, this is a sprint in the correct direction for Lin. Be as butthurt as you want that Riku is no longer in the band, but pretending like their ratio of 1 great to 7 trash songs was an appropriate expectation for quality is just wrong. Instead of resting on his laurels, Kisaki is now realizing that he can use what has worked well before and apply it in a modern context. Yes, there's a lot of elements being pulled back from Phantasmagoria going on here, but they're being used to create something new instead of just herding Megaromania's fanbase up for some quick cash. Basically, this is confirmation that Chariots was an awful idea. In just 6 songs, this band has become very cohesive, powerful, and hopefully vigilant to becoming stagnant. I also think the year or so break was a great way to start fresh for everyone involved--Yushi's drumming is less predictable, Kisaki's bass lines are actually audible and his synth is less tacky, Mizaly's weave is more natural and he is learning how to be a virtuoso without steam rolling over the rest of the group, and Sui's vocals have gotten so much cleaner--less modulation, less awkward trailing at the end of a phrase, and his harmonization adds to the song rather than acting like calamine lotion over an obvious blemish. As stated above, I'm giving this release 4.5 stars out of 5. Definitely one of my favorite releases of this year and was completely blown away by how much they've improved. Even if all of the songs on this CD had some flaws, I could forgive them in recognition to what happens when effort is actually applied to reinventing yourself.
  8. 1 point
    摩天楼オペラ(matenrou opera) new one-coin single "致命傷(chimeishou)" will be released at 2014/10/29 (500yen), which will be opening theme of TV anime "オレん家のフロ事情" since 2014/10 [track list] 01.致命傷(chimeishou) 02.致命傷(chimeishou)(instrumental)
  9. 1 point
    I don't even listen to K-Pop but this is so sad. *actual sadface* http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2014/09/03/polaris-entertainment-release-statement-ladies-code-eunb-dies-car-accident From what I read elsewhere, Sojung was stabilized relatively rapidly, but RiSe required multiple brain surgeries (nine hours in total), and it is speculated that she may have suffered brain damage. EunB died because she wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle upon impact. tl;dr - wear your seatbelts
  10. 1 point
    http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/TK-from-Ling-tosite-Sigure---Fantastic-Magic/7b98e8054e68f3d3554804880c6536d2 Fantastic Magic PV.
  11. 1 point
    Never understood why Rubik didn't get more popular... As Makona said, they've been around for years now. I wonder if Kei's "inhumane acts" (I need to know the gossip!) are still in the minds of Japanese fans and it's wrecking TesЯoa's reputation. I already ordered their A-10 mini-album.
  12. 1 point
    Rose & Rosary new album "NOAH" will be released at 2014/12/05 (3,240yen), which will include 2CDs (20 songs)
  13. 1 point
    Wicked Teletubby

    BABYMETAL

    BABYMETAL will return to the UK and USA in November. 2014.11.04 - Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, USA. 2014.11.08 - O2 Academy Brixton, London, UK.
  14. 1 point
    I don't think there's a large, high quality, photo without text over it yet.
  15. 1 point
    their new maxi single "ARCADIA" will be released through their official web-shop and at their live since Umeda AKASO at 2014/09/13 (1,000yen) and will be available for download through iTunes at the same date [track list] 01.ARCADIA 02.Darkness their new album (title not yet finalized) will be released in 2014 winter
  16. 1 point
    [CD track list] 01.VAMPIRE'S LOVE 02.VAMPIRE'S LOVE-Piano ver.- 03.VAMPIRE'S LOVE-Kevin Breton Remix- (included in limited edition TYPE A & regular edition) 03.VAMPIRE'S LOVE-Instrumental- (included in limited edition TYPE B )
  17. 1 point
    their new single "blind message" has been available for download through dwango since 2014/09/03 btw they will hold their free mini live at Birth SHINJUKU at 2014/09/03 19:30, for which attendants are required to present their new single "blind message" being bought
  18. 1 point
    Take a hiatus and come back with good music, please.
  19. 1 point
    Welp here we go Nintendo has a new 3DS model coming out in October in Japan. This actually sounds pretty sweet if this new model can really run more intensive games like Xenoblade Chronicles. Also the price point sounds pretty spot on. I'd upgrade for those features.
  20. 1 point
    keyinjpop

    The Upcoming Video Game Discussion Topic

    Freedom Wars sounds interesting but I've tried God Eater and one of the things that turned me off from that game was the camera, you have to adjust it constantly. I was considering trying Monster Hunter for the 3DS (it doesn't suffer from difficult camera does it?) but I heard it's really hard. Neither problems I want to put up with when playing an action-RPG. Speaking of difficult RPGs. Persona Q aka Etrian Odyssey with Persona skin. From what I've seen it really does look like a combination of both games. There's the first person dungeon crawling, map drawing, F.O.E and boost system from EO and the press turn system and social links from Persona. I have a feeling I'm going to like this game more than the main Persona games since Q won't have constantly changing rooms and everyone can change personas, not just the main protagonist. I've played both EO Untold and P4 so I mostly know what to expect. Persona Q for the 3DS comes out November 25, 2014 in the US, 28 in the EU.
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