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  1. 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.


  2. 7 hours ago, Elagabalus said:

    What bands would you prefer to someone who's never heard of jrock or vk

    Cause I'm that guy

    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.


  3. 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

  4. 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


  5. 2 minutes ago, Total Saikou said:

    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!

    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


  6. 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.


  7. 11 hours ago, Raburr7 said:

    you can check these http://encaged-canary.blogspot.com/2013/04/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html ,  most have been mentioned

     

    personally i would recommend Shin coz i love his voice, more than his falsetto i love his vibrato. early ViViD stuff cant get no better if u into pop rock and his solo stuff after ViViD disbanded ( 😭 ) are 🔥 oh here is one song i love from his previous band :3

     

     

     

    check and this 👀

     

    I am actually a ViViD fan and also a Shin fan for similar reasons. I didn't know he is doing solo now, I will check that out. I don't really hear much falsetto from his songs when I was listening to him before, maybe he is just really good in blending it in with his vocals.


  8. 8 hours ago, Laurence02 said:

    For earlier stuff, check out Red Tail Cat's albums, but especially "Sixth Sense Balance". The falsetto used is off the charts.

    The band might be too old, I can only find one song on youtube to try


  9. 7 hours ago, FOSCOR70 said:

    Dir en grey

    D.i.d.   (personal favourite)

    Dimlim

    Anathema 

    Tk for ling toshe toshire

    Fear and loathing in Vegas

     

    Majority of power metal, glam metal, traditional heavy metal and symphonic metal band vocalists uses falsetto a lot too, for example rob halford, king diamond etc

     

    Also Google search for 'singers who sing like girls'. You'll get awesome results, no joke.

    Yes, I know about regular western metal and rock. I already listen to a few. I am just branching out to j-rock/vk side of things. I think they have a different take on it.

     

    Thanks, I will redig diru's discog and check out the rest of the bands you've listed

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