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    JukaForever got a reaction from Total Saikou in SHM-CDs: An audiophile treat or a complete SHaM?   
    I don't really care for it. It looks like they still follow redbook qualifications and that is all that matters for a good rip in EAC. I don't listen to CDs anymore, I hate the whirling sound it makes in my PC.
     
    Companies could also be using a different mastering for SHM versions to make it sound different which could explain the price hike. In which case then it might be good to try to see if the new mastering is better. At that point you are strictly paying for the music and not the CD quality which is probably cheap as hell to manufacture.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from KrumpingChihuahua in random thoughts thread   
    My reaction to regular human music perfectly summed up
     
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Arkady in Jrock vets teach me your ways   
    I think it kind of depends on where the person is coming from.
     
    Metal Crowd: Versailles, Jupiter, Matenrou Opera, X (First 2 albums only)
     
    Pop or those that just want to see Kawaii J-Rockers: They might like Oshare Kei bands, ViVid, vNue, DaizyStripper
     
    Regular rock fans: Gazette, Mejibray, Phantasmagoria, Dezert, Miyavi
     
    Somebody else can chime in with more emo bands, I only ever followed Sadie
     
    We have tons of chug-chug bands. We got some indie sounding bands too.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from reminiscing2004 in What should be the theme of the next trade-off?   
    faves of the decade? or maybe new-years- new-hope type of deal
     
    Either way, I am in. Haven't been in one for a while.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Igyou_Hime in Jrock vets teach me your ways   
    I think it kind of depends on where the person is coming from.
     
    Metal Crowd: Versailles, Jupiter, Matenrou Opera, X (First 2 albums only)
     
    Pop or those that just want to see Kawaii J-Rockers: They might like Oshare Kei bands, ViVid, vNue, DaizyStripper
     
    Regular rock fans: Gazette, Mejibray, Phantasmagoria, Dezert, Miyavi
     
    Somebody else can chime in with more emo bands, I only ever followed Sadie
     
    We have tons of chug-chug bands. We got some indie sounding bands too.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from platy in What should be the theme of the next trade-off?   
    faves of the decade? or maybe new-years- new-hope type of deal
     
    Either way, I am in. Haven't been in one for a while.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Total Saikou in random thoughts thread   
    My reaction to regular human music perfectly summed up
     
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    JukaForever got a reaction from monkeybanana4 in General KPOP Thread   
    This comeback though OMG Eye Mask on and still in sync
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    JukaForever got a reaction from spockitty in General KPOP Thread   
    This comeback though OMG Eye Mask on and still in sync
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Jigsaw9 in Best J-rock Albums 2010 - 2020!!!   
    Coincidentally this makes 10 years of listening to J-Rock for me. In no particular order of greatest just that they all get replayed a lot during their time:
    VII-Sense - The Reminiscence of War All the other ones in the list will be true albums but I am starting with this because Juka is Forever. It is just 5 songs but I think all 5 songs are great and probably best represents what Juka could have sounded like in a VK band in which he has proper input in the direction of a band. Kamijo - Symphony of the Vampire This is the first album that I have heard that is just so coherent. Most of the songs literally blends in one after another. Kamijo does more of this with Sang but this was the first one where I actually replayed it a lot just for this factor. Versailles - Holy Grail This is the first album in which Kamijo has the most natural tone to his voice and I loved very song sung in the album with it. Calmando Qual - Black Sheep This album perfectly blends good and dark vibes. This is also the cleanest the band sounds in production quality. Sel'm - Illegal other side The most chuggy of a band I will listen to but this one is perfectly in balance throughout the entire album. yazzmad – picturesque This band is my favourite for easy listening sessions and this album is chock full of songs like it. absentmindedness - absentmindedness, 2700マイルの恋人, 「SHE」 All three have the same quality. If I were to describe their main sound, it is like a fast paced shoegaze, super easy to space out and still have your auditory senses stimulated. Cyntia - Lady Made Just good ole Shoujo metal IMO but really the song compositions are just so good compared to most other all-female metal bands. Destrose – Destrose Every song is dope in this album, IMO this is Marina’s best vocal work and also the best all-female metal band album FLiP – 未知evolution, XX Emotion, LOVE TOXiCiTY Had to re-listen to these girls, they have a sizable discog and I tend to randomize all their songs in a playlist. After replaying them, it is quite clear that all of their albums are all the same quality of a banger. DOLL$BOXX - Dolls Apartment IMO Fuki's best work overall in vocals, every track just bangs. Gacharic Spin - Delicious Back to back with Dolls Apartment, the combo was insane at that time. While the band has released another 3 equally great albums, this is the album that confirmed that they were the shit. SCANDAL - Temptation Box Release right at 2010. Loved this album, I prefer the "youthful" sound of this era compared to what they have now. I played the shit out of their first 3 albums. Syu – Vorvados Galneryus tend to have a distinct sound due to the combination of keyboards and Syu’s guitar work. This album is probably what a Syu band would sound like without keyboards in every song. Except for the ballads all the songs have a harder edge to them. Galneryus – Resurrection This album just had a sense of an inspired comeback to it and it is also their first album with a new singer that completely changed how they would sound in the following years Anthem – Heraldic Device, Burning Oath, Absolute World All 3 albums are equally great 80’s heavy metal in the 2010’s
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    JukaForever got a reaction from CAT5 in Best J-rock Albums 2010 - 2020!!!   
    Coincidentally this makes 10 years of listening to J-Rock for me. In no particular order of greatest just that they all get replayed a lot during their time:
    VII-Sense - The Reminiscence of War All the other ones in the list will be true albums but I am starting with this because Juka is Forever. It is just 5 songs but I think all 5 songs are great and probably best represents what Juka could have sounded like in a VK band in which he has proper input in the direction of a band. Kamijo - Symphony of the Vampire This is the first album that I have heard that is just so coherent. Most of the songs literally blends in one after another. Kamijo does more of this with Sang but this was the first one where I actually replayed it a lot just for this factor. Versailles - Holy Grail This is the first album in which Kamijo has the most natural tone to his voice and I loved very song sung in the album with it. Calmando Qual - Black Sheep This album perfectly blends good and dark vibes. This is also the cleanest the band sounds in production quality. Sel'm - Illegal other side The most chuggy of a band I will listen to but this one is perfectly in balance throughout the entire album. yazzmad – picturesque This band is my favourite for easy listening sessions and this album is chock full of songs like it. absentmindedness - absentmindedness, 2700マイルの恋人, 「SHE」 All three have the same quality. If I were to describe their main sound, it is like a fast paced shoegaze, super easy to space out and still have your auditory senses stimulated. Cyntia - Lady Made Just good ole Shoujo metal IMO but really the song compositions are just so good compared to most other all-female metal bands. Destrose – Destrose Every song is dope in this album, IMO this is Marina’s best vocal work and also the best all-female metal band album FLiP – 未知evolution, XX Emotion, LOVE TOXiCiTY Had to re-listen to these girls, they have a sizable discog and I tend to randomize all their songs in a playlist. After replaying them, it is quite clear that all of their albums are all the same quality of a banger. DOLL$BOXX - Dolls Apartment IMO Fuki's best work overall in vocals, every track just bangs. Gacharic Spin - Delicious Back to back with Dolls Apartment, the combo was insane at that time. While the band has released another 3 equally great albums, this is the album that confirmed that they were the shit. SCANDAL - Temptation Box Release right at 2010. Loved this album, I prefer the "youthful" sound of this era compared to what they have now. I played the shit out of their first 3 albums. Syu – Vorvados Galneryus tend to have a distinct sound due to the combination of keyboards and Syu’s guitar work. This album is probably what a Syu band would sound like without keyboards in every song. Except for the ballads all the songs have a harder edge to them. Galneryus – Resurrection This album just had a sense of an inspired comeback to it and it is also their first album with a new singer that completely changed how they would sound in the following years Anthem – Heraldic Device, Burning Oath, Absolute World All 3 albums are equally great 80’s heavy metal in the 2010’s
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    JukaForever got a reaction from SHOKI in FATE GEAR new album "The Sky Prison" release   
    Looks like an English album is coming on January 2021, can't tell if legit. I dig the English in the new PV so this would be cool if true
     
    "FATE GEAR to release "Scars In My Life" (-English Edition-). Included tracks are re-recorded with a current member Haruka. Features NANA (THEO NOVA) and Sophia Aslanides (Season of Ghosts, ex.BloodStain Child). All songs sung in English."
     
    https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SSRF-6
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    JukaForever got a reaction from KrumpingChihuahua in random thoughts thread   
    I wouldn't be surprised if it was a regular sized one. His hair was huge in the Noble/Jubilee era.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Cereal Killer 13 in 8P-SB   
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Total Saikou in Favourite Kind of Ethnic Food?   
    Oh, I never realized the middle east was part of Asia. I keep thinking it is it's own continent for some reason lol. Looks like another +1 for Asia to me
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    JukaForever reacted to Total Saikou in Favourite Kind of Ethnic Food?   
    Originally my poll was going to split Asia up into each section but then I realized what a hassle it was. I also realized that it was kind of hypocritical to give Asia 6 different options and lump Africa as one when African cuisine is also varied by region. I decided just to have Asia be a standalone option and to let people elaborate on which part of Asia their favorite Asian cuisine comes from in the comments section. I would categorize the middle east under Asia because it is also known as west Asia. If you still prefer distinction, then feel free to use the other option as well^^ This poll is multi-option to accommodate diverse palates!
     
    I agree! I'm particularly into the fast foody stuff like donair and falafel so I'm not exactly cultured in that regard 😂
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Gesu in Favourite Kind of Ethnic Food?   
    Asia easily, there is so much variety but they are all distinct. Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and then you get to the south eastern part which is like fusions of Chinese foods from Filipino, Malay, Indo, Thai
     
    I think your poll is missing middle eastern. I love Arabic food, they got cooking lamb on point and their rice is fragrant and spiced.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Total Saikou in Favourite Kind of Ethnic Food?   
    Asia easily, there is so much variety but they are all distinct. Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and then you get to the south eastern part which is like fusions of Chinese foods from Filipino, Malay, Indo, Thai
     
    I think your poll is missing middle eastern. I love Arabic food, they got cooking lamb on point and their rice is fragrant and spiced.
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Gesu in Whos on your Profile Picture?   
    Kamijo right but I tend to alternate between him and Juka
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    JukaForever reacted to Jigsaw9 in Kra lossless-quality back catalogue added at OTOTOY   
    Kra just made a huge chunk of their singles, mini albums and albums available at OTOTOY (not all of their discography but it's still a mighty big assortment of releases), in case anyone wants to buy some in lossless.
     
    Here's their artist page: https://ototoy.jp/_/default/a/805578
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Miku70 in 📲 How do you browse? 💻   
    phone or desktop + sitting .. with beer sometimes
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    JukaForever got a reaction from cinnymoncinder in Define your musical taste in 5 bands or less   
    Just the Japanese bands
     
    Versailles (For the aesthetic rich themes)
    Calmando Qual (For the random experimental stuff)
    Anthem (For the English and Japanese songwriting and fun tunes)
    Destrose (For the Female-led metal bands)
    LuLu (For the inconsistent song quality of VK bands)
     
     
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    JukaForever got a reaction from Mamo in Define your musical taste in 5 bands or less   
    Just the Japanese bands
     
    Versailles (For the aesthetic rich themes)
    Calmando Qual (For the random experimental stuff)
    Anthem (For the English and Japanese songwriting and fun tunes)
    Destrose (For the Female-led metal bands)
    LuLu (For the inconsistent song quality of VK bands)
     
     
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    JukaForever reacted to Yukami in Yeti new album release   
    Yeti 2nd full album will be released at 2020.
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    JukaForever reacted to CAT5 in random thoughts thread   
    When properly acted out, love is a positive feedback loop.
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