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I keep thinking about the DiScOurSe touching on race or gender or importancé of the wokeness, and the overall suffocating dire identity politics clownery that is making me dumber with every social media puke gallon my half-dead brain soaks in,
 
and than someone crystallizes what I can't really express myself and the sentiment really looks like this:
 
 
 

A decade ended, and a new one began this year. I don't think we've had this convo yet, so what are yall favorite J-rock albums from the decade of 2010 to 2020?
 
You can list your favorites, and you can also list albums that you simply think stand out or are at least worth a listen for J-rock fans in general.
 
I need to think on this, so i'll come back and share my favs/best later.
 
 

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

OH boy where do i begin with this. the 2010's era is basically my favorite era of music. For v-kei in particular my favorite era had to be 2010-2013. Amazing stuff came out during these two years. In 2012, Diaura made genesis, awoi made Aoi the second, D.I.D. created there first album, Zin. formed, Xepher formed, versailles was still a thing, susaku was still around, signal created chain and undertake, Sel'm, screw, sadie, lustknot,III-Ligro, Greiva, delacroix, And essectric agent, The 3rd brithday, scarlett, cemical pictures, crazy shampoo, alsdead, nega, oz,  was still around, Mejibray made sasidgate, D - made Danzai no gunner, Codomo dragon was just starting out.  That is just that year alone there is soo much to type but Starting with first album for this list is my favorite album.
 
Note: There is no set order to this list.
 
 
Favorite albums:
1. Awoi - Aoi~The second~ 
This album is amazing to me no matter how many times i listen to this i never get tired of it. I usually go to this album if im upset or if im in the mood for awoi. Each song has a unique vibe to it. Deep screams and melodic transitions amaze me every time. I cant think of a song i dislike in this album at all not even a little bit.  
 
2. Awoi - Best CD 
This is a compilation album of course. All the works that are just has good as Aoi~The second~  some better then others. For disc 1 all the A side tracks in this are very good and deserve there place on this album. My thought for this album are similar to aoi the second. There is a bit more hardcore songs on the 2nd CD which is always welcome. I love the way they compiled this list they include remasters from live favorites, hardcore screams and melodic tunes. They got you covered in almost every way. Its all amazing. Only songs i feel like they should of added was: フェル, 深き胎動,  水鏡 , アンブレラ. Specifically  水鏡 , アンブレラ are so good they deserve remasters. I dont understand why they didnt. Overall amazing album. 
 
3. Sadie - Decade (Limited ed.)
This is a 4 CD album. So ill just comment on the band overall. This CD hits a lot of good songs sadie has to offer. From old ones like Meisai which they remastered to 
雪月花. This band does a amazing breakdowns and riffs that make this band worth it. Some of this album sucks like the songs to put on here from Gangsta but most of this album is worth a listen. 
 
4. Mejibray SM # 1 (2nd press) 
Why second press you may ask. Well you hear the bass slap a bit better i just love Koichi. He bass riff are just amazing. Also this album just takes me back to the old memories. The days when i had a crappy 500 mb ipod and listened to mejibray in crappy 128 kbps with 2nd gen ipod headphones >.<. These songs will remain a special place in my heart. There not a single song that i dislike on this tracklist. 
 
5. Born - Independance Black (Limited ed.) 
This band oh god this band. Why did you leave Kufumi whyyyy 😥. They were soo freaking good. After the Vigor album everything just slowly went down hill. Anyway off topic. This album complies the best songs they have made with all the good old songs from the AHM album and a release from renny amy. I think rasen is new but either way. I love that this band mixed the old works into this masterpiece of an album. I didn't realize in the singles they slowly threw in remasters of some of there songs from AHM. These were so good Chemical Romance,  Innocent Bullet, Rotten cherry, White harmony, Innocent Bullet they should have threw in 涙彩の花 that would have made it complete. This band mixed aggressive vocals with amazing riffs and made it work over time. Independence Black shows of there talent very well. 
 
6. DADAROMA - スタンチク 
You know i didn't think id put dadaroma on here but i did. This album was good it gave us all the good songs from dadaism 1 and just said we are going to make an album that just kicks out a lot of bass and awesomeness. Two songs i dislike: トレンドアイデンティティ, ベルカとストレルカ(Re recording Ver.) The first one uses way too much mono tuning and a bit chaotic. Lastly, the original  ベルカとストレルカ was better whyyyy you do dis. They basically removed the low screams replaced it with high screams and just the execution of the original is better. His hardcore and meldoic vocals are amazing. Also includes one of the best drummers who left this band RIP*
 
7. BLESSCODE - BLESS YOU -Complete best-
There isnt a single song i dislike from this album. This mans vocal range is amazing as well. Dispite this band not having much screams it really has a lot of catchy songs that get stuck in my head. Mix this with techno and riffs that are memorable. Imperial City has to be my favorite but then again there are so many to chose from. 
 
8. Jigsaw - Day of Showing the Same Number
This band is so unique. The instrumental stops they do are addicting. The anticipation of unique vocals this singer interesting. He has like 2-3 different screams and like changes his voice in weird way. Its really cool. These songs are also pretty catchy and memorable. (Sorry for my bad descriptions its hard to explain i did my best lol)
 
9. Diaura - Incomplete
This band has show time and time again one of the best deep vocalist and unique styles that ive seen. This compilation is really one of the best representations of that. Some of their remasters of their works are amazing some not as much but still good.  This really album shows what this band did before and brings that to life. I just which they put メビウスリング on this album and remastered it.  
 
 
10. Nocturnal Bloodlust - Best album
What is there not to like.
 
 
Theres a lot of honerable mentions because theirs a lot of stuff i wanted to fit on here that are amazing too. 
 
Honorable mentions:
REVIVE - 人身 供 儀
Ive recently got into this band. I feel as tho they are underrated. I picked this album up not liking it at first but as i started to listen more it became one of my favorite mini albums. The ancient Egypt vibe i get from this mini is amazing. Combine that with catch bass riffs and amazing vocals done by haru. His vocal range amazes me. I cant wait to see their next release they teased it with Mummy and SacRiFice -サクリファイス-. (I still want to hear that goddanm album they have 😤)
 
R指定 - 死海文書
I WANT TO BE IN A LIVE WITH THIS SONG PLAYING 予言. The vibe this song gives goodness.  When i first heard this song i was like i have to get this album no freaking way. This era of R-指定 i loved a lot they have a lot of good stuff. The melody of this album gives most for there new songs on here are just stunning. Most of this album is a compilation of some of there works from 2016-2018. I feel as tho this album brings out the voice more and makes it stand out. He also gotten just slightly better at making melodic songs. 
 
Fixer - ER's
This album really complies the best from fixer from both the 1st album and the 2nd and more. Im so mad the old drummer left this band. 
 
Lustknot - Deeds not words
This singer deserves a metal for his vocals. He has such a beautiful gift of a voice. Mix that with the change up's this band does. They also throw in a few catchy songs in here too. 
 
Libravel - Tsuioku
Ex-guitarist of avanchick deserve this love. Him and sou make a good duel guitarist for this band making this album really stand out over your typical music. The techno and syth they use for this mini is amazing. Who ever mixed and mastered this did a good job. (Now time to figure out where the bassist went. 
 
 
 
 
 

YES! This past decade has been my FAVORITE! For real. 2000-2010 was much fun but I felt like I enjoyed this decade the most. And this was probably the "golden era" for me where artists were in their prime musically and a lot of new artists came out of nowhere and made good impressions. So, here's my list in alphabetic order. Bold releases are my ultimate favorite of the decade. I picked five.
 
-OZ- - ROUGE
12012 - Self-Titled
12012 - DEICIDA OF SILENCE
9GOATS BLACK OUT - TANATOS
ALSDEAD - Separator
ALSDEAD - IDEA
DEATHGAZE - BLISS OUT
DIMLIM - MISC. (hate me all you want)
DEXCORE - 月9コア (ゲツクコア)
DEXCORE - [METEMPSYCHOSIS.] (Disc 2)
DIR EN GREY - ARCHE
EAT YOU ALIVE - The world is mine
Fear, and loathing in Las Vegas - PHASE 2
the GazettE - TOXIC
the GazettE - DOGMA
girugamesh - Gravitation
kannivalism - helios.
LACK-CO. - 離脱る (Both A and
Lycaon - Royal Order
lynch. - I BELIEVE IN ME
lynch. - EXODUS EP
MEJIBRAY - THE" 420 "THEATRICAL ROSES
My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND - 日進月歩
My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND - 青空ギロチン
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST - GRIMOIRE
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST - ZēTēS
Sadie - COLD BLOOD
UNiTE. - STARTiNG OVER'S
XodiacK - 神羅万象 -摂理-

I haven't listened to a lot of Japanese artists as of late but the releases that i remember that stood out to me are:

…。【サイレンス】– psycho:lens (i just love the hell out of this album, it's sooo damn good)
Boris – Dear (i like it, enough said   still have yet to catch up with their more recent releases though)
385 – 脳みそあらおう (because how can i not mention anything by my bass queen MIYA here, like c'mon)
Snarekillsnation – Bisui (one of the best experimental albums that i've ever heard imo)
emmurée –  EMMURÉE (out of all the albums they released over the past decade, i enjoyed this one the most but the other albums are great too)
cali≠gari - 14 (enjoyed this album much more than 13 tbh)
sans visage – moments (a must listen if you want to get into japanese emo/screamo scene)
skillkills – The Shape of Dope to Come (well, i could've picked any other record by this hip-hop trio ngl but i like this album the most, so... yeah)
downy – 第5作品集『無題』(their best record of the 2010s imo)
arai tasuku – Alice (i think this album is a perfect start if you want to get into j-ambient stuff)
Melt-Banana – Fetch (at this point i would consider this album a must listen classic ngl)
Hiromi Uehara – Spark (Fantastic jazz record)
八十八ヶ所巡礼 (88kasyo Junrei) – i literally could pick any record of theirs 'cuz all of them are just that good but let's go with 凍狂, i guess.

DIAURA - VERSUS
Kagrra, - 百鬼絢爛
Vidoll - Monad
Vior gloire - Gloomy and wakeful night
12012 - SEVEN
amber gris - AROUND CHILDREN
emmuree - lightless
Moi dix Mois - D+SECT
umbrella - ダーウィン
Matenrou Opera - Human Dignity
Lycaon - MASOCHIST RED CIRCUS
VELVET EDEN - Double Twelve
VELVET EDEN - blanc et noir

D.I.D. - Providentia (3)
 
 
THE BLACK SWAN - OUSIA
CodeRebirth - CATHARSIS
Codomo Dragon - Gekokujou.
DELACROIX - Re:do
DEZERT - TODAY
DIMLIM - CHEDOARA
FIXER - FIXER I
GHOSE - Chigirie
JILUKA - XANADU
Kuroyuri to Kage - Hinikuna Tane no Hikutsuna Me
lynch. - D.A.R.K. In the Name of Evil
RAZOR - Okite
the GazettE - DOGMA
 
 
If I ever find the time, imma add my thoughts on all of them

Some cool ones that come to mind:
 
- anything by 88kasyo junrei: These guys have been such a trip all the time, hard to choose a release. I'm just glad they exist.
- BUCK-TICK - Arui wa Anarchy: A very strong and playful album after being so long in the game. No choice but to stan.
- cali-gari makes it hard to just choose one, as I'm really fond of both their albums 11 and 13. Crazy/weird/beautiful stuff.
- Chemical Pictures - Sekai wo utta otoko: Yeah, it's a compilation of singles but wow! Creative juices and catchiness overflow.
- DIR EN GREY - DUM SPIRO SPERO: Can't forget this ridiculously monolithic album. DEG goes ham on the avantgyarudo vibes.
- Grieva - Oni to kage / Shuuen: Speaking of DEG... ;D When thinking of full albums in recent vk, I can't go without these two.
- KYOKUTOU GIRL FRIEND - Katte ni shiyagare: One of my most-played albums. A+ punky songs presented in A+ arrangements.
- MUNIMUNI - MAGICAL MOONIES: Another one in heavy rotation. The songs, the sound, the gloom, everything works.
- Psysalia Psysalis Psyche - #7: I know, it's more like a singles collection, but damn. Insanely catchy indie-rock, miss them so much.
- SPEECIES - SOVILLETTA / SEXIVIA: Always fun times with these two records. There's just something irresistible in their style.
- Vior gloire - Gloomy and wakeful night: Possibly in the top 5 of best indies-vk albums of the past decade. 'nuff said.
 
I probably missed a few other greats, but right now these are all I could think of.

Good Morning America's "Mirai e no Spiral" album is always one of the first ones to come to mind for me when this topic comes up. It's one of the few releases I can think of where I can look at the tracklist and remember exactly what every song sounds like. It's just so solid from start to finish.
 
 
Also,
Suck a Stew Dry - Loveless Letter
Frederic - OWARASE NIGHT
AA= - #4 (Technically it's two albums called # and 4, but I still can't decide which one I like better, so...)
LEGO BIG MORL - NEW WORLD
BALZAC - Blackout

TL:DR Version
Acidman - Alma
Alice Nine - Gemini
Baroque - Puer et Puella
Chanty - Chantyの世界へようこそ
Develop One's Faculties - Reincarnation
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - All that we have now
Matenrou Opera - Avalon
Radwimps - Zettai Zetsumei 
 
Honourable Mentions
Amazarashi - ワンルーム叙事詩
Miyavi - What's My Name?
Shounenki - Any EP/Mini Album
 
 

I'll write down what comes into my mind.
 
Full albums/Mini-Albums
• MEJIBRAY - Slivers.exe
• NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST - ivy
• Signal - CHAIN
• DIV - Secret
• LOST ASH - LOST ASH
• BIOSPHIA - BIOSPHIA -Best selection-
• ALSDEAD - Separator
• Ayabie - 彩冷える-ayabie- 
• Lustknot. - Deeds, not words
• Shounenki 少年記 - Timeless
• Called≠Plan - BLAST BEAT BEST
• v[neu] - Restless
• girugamesh - MONSTER
• Versailles - Holy Grail
• Royz - Tears
• DIAURA - Genesis
• Kameleo (カメレオ) - Now! (なう!)
• BORN - Vigour
• NEGA - NEGAVITISM
• HAKLO - This is HAKLO#2
• MEME - 虚空を満たすエーテル
• ViViD - THE PENDULUM
• ARLEQUIN アルルカン - ニア・イコール
 
Guess mainly these are all old-releases haha
I still listen to these albums even now  
 
 

D.I.D - Paranoid Personality
Dimlim - Chedoara
D.I.D - Providentia
Nazare - Jingai
Nocturnal Bloodlust - Best of
Biosphia - Best Selection
ClearVeil - Anthology
The Black Swan - Ousia
CodeRebirth - Catharsis
Delacroix - Re:Do
Dezert - Kanbai Ongen-shuu - Zantei-teki Okaruto Shuukanshi ② -
The Gallo - Diavolo
The Gallo - Lucifero
The Gallo - Nero
Kuroyuri to Kage - Hinikuna Tane no Hikutsuna Me
Lynch - Best of
Rands - Kyuu Aizu

Angelo - Psyche + their upcoming one is one of my most anticipated 2020 albums
Duel Jewel - Story
Mylene Farmer - Désobéissance
Labaiser - Folklore
Femme Fatale - Arcana
Lycaon - Camera Obscura
Under Fall Justice - 恨みに怨み
Unsraw - Guilty
Penicillin - Lunatic Lover
Matenrou Opera - Helios
Dexcore - METEMPSYCHOSIS
D.I.D. - Providentia (2)
Missa - 七つの大罪
Diaura - VERSUS
Articlear - 黎明期の夢
Soan project feat. Akuta - all 3 minis for good skin idk

A decade ended, and a new one began this year. I don't think we've had this convo yet, so what are yall favorite J-rock albums from the decade of 2010 to 2020?
 
You can list your favorites, and you can also list albums that you simply think stand out or are at least worth a listen for J-rock fans in general.
 
I need to think on this, so i'll come back and share my favs/best later.
 
 

A decade ended, and a new one began this year. I don't think we've had this convo yet, so what are yall favorite J-rock albums from the decade of 2010 to 2020?
 
You can list your favorites, and you can also list albums that you simply think stand out or are at least worth a listen for J-rock fans in general.
 
I need to think on this, so i'll come back and share my favs/best later.
 
 

None of you predicted COVID, so you're all wrong.

A decade ended, and a new one began this year. I don't think we've had this convo yet, so what are yall favorite J-rock albums from the decade of 2010 to 2020?
 
You can list your favorites, and you can also list albums that you simply think stand out or are at least worth a listen for J-rock fans in general.
 
I need to think on this, so i'll come back and share my favs/best later.
 
 

A decade ended, and a new one began this year. I don't think we've had this convo yet, so what are yall favorite J-rock albums from the decade of 2010 to 2020?
 
You can list your favorites, and you can also list albums that you simply think stand out or are at least worth a listen for J-rock fans in general.
 
I need to think on this, so i'll come back and share my favs/best later.
 
 

A decade ended, and a new one began this year. I don't think we've had this convo yet, so what are yall favorite J-rock albums from the decade of 2010 to 2020?
 
You can list your favorites, and you can also list albums that you simply think stand out or are at least worth a listen for J-rock fans in general.
 
I need to think on this, so i'll come back and share my favs/best later.
 
 

None of you predicted COVID, so you're all wrong.

People are so indoctrinated...
 
"Donald Trump is racist".
 
Perhaps, but Biden isn't? Kamala gets a pass too? Did we not already learn this lesson from Obama?
 
This whole damn establishment is racist. No one gives a fuck about black folk, especially ADOS. 
 
But ppl are so caught up in this illusion that voting actually solves anything, and they refuse to look at the actual fruit of this nation - which is rotten to the core.
 
ADOS have been exploited since we arrived here in chains, and the exploitation has yet to cease. The physical chains are gone, but the mental, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic chains on us are as strong as ever.
 
Now you got these stank-ass politicians exploiting us for our votes. But what tangibles are they actually delivering to ADOS? Will we ever get reparations? Our ppl are still being brutalizd and killed by police. Our ppl are still be incarcerated in record numbers. Our families are still destroyed, as Uncle Tom is the head of most black families these days. We don't own or control anything of significance here, yet these politicians and sell-out celebrities have sold us on the farcical idea of "progress".
 
"But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.
 
Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?"
Isaiah 42:22‭-‬23 KJV
 
#ADOS
 

People are so indoctrinated...
 
"Donald Trump is racist".
 
Perhaps, but Biden isn't? Kamala gets a pass too? Did we not already learn this lesson from Obama?
 
This whole damn establishment is racist. No one gives a fuck about black folk, especially ADOS. 
 
But ppl are so caught up in this illusion that voting actually solves anything, and they refuse to look at the actual fruit of this nation - which is rotten to the core.
 
ADOS have been exploited since we arrived here in chains, and the exploitation has yet to cease. The physical chains are gone, but the mental, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic chains on us are as strong as ever.
 
Now you got these stank-ass politicians exploiting us for our votes. But what tangibles are they actually delivering to ADOS? Will we ever get reparations? Our ppl are still being brutalizd and killed by police. Our ppl are still be incarcerated in record numbers. Our families are still destroyed, as Uncle Tom is the head of most black families these days. We don't own or control anything of significance here, yet these politicians and sell-out celebrities have sold us on the farcical idea of "progress".
 
"But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.
 
Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?"
Isaiah 42:22‭-‬23 KJV
 
#ADOS
 

Facts. Keep showing love tho. If anyone cannot accept that, then they're clearly showing you the type of person they are.
 
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Also, I see more self-proclaimed mothers on social media than I see self-proclaimed wives. This world is ass-backwards.

Really sucks to lose someone who I thought was a close friend, but then I realize, they weren't really my friend to begin with.