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I really don't like this song, it's so boring and reminds me of Linkin Park.
Dir en grey III
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No problem!Eville Von Random wrote:^ Thanks for clarifying. It's never late to respond.
Btw, the Glass Skin PV is already on You Tube. The song and PV are great!
Thanks so much for the heads up; this is a fantastic track. It's so beautiful to hear Kyo use his falsetto in such a sweet, serene fashion.
Garnet in the Eden wrote:
I know what you mean! The beginning really reminds me of "In the End"!
Still I enjoy this song, it has got a strong folk-like vibe to me which I like. Also it seems like Kyo hitted more tones than in there MoaB-stuff.
About the Glass Skin PV....I didn't really like the song...but I'm sure once I get the single...I'll like it alot more.
Hey hey...I had the opportunity to see the opening band for Dir en grey...
The Human Abstract...
They are awesome...and I can't wait to see them again.
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Heh heh...he was literally in my face...
The vocals were awesome and the band really brought up alot of excitement from the crowd.
They are going to open very well for our Dir en grey.... IT WAS AWESOME...
I was lazy and it took me so long to write this...bahh...But I figured the news is still pretty timely.
US fans have a nasty habit of booing the opening act before Dir en grey comes out...how arrogant BTW...but just so you know the band is amazing...
give them a listen and you will really be treated to a good opening.
Hey hey...I had the opportunity to see the opening band for Dir en grey...
The Human Abstract...
They are awesome...and I can't wait to see them again.
(PICS TAKEN BY ME )
Heh heh...he was literally in my face...
The vocals were awesome and the band really brought up alot of excitement from the crowd.
They are going to open very well for our Dir en grey.... IT WAS AWESOME...
I was lazy and it took me so long to write this...bahh...But I figured the news is still pretty timely.
US fans have a nasty habit of booing the opening act before Dir en grey comes out...how arrogant BTW...but just so you know the band is amazing...
give them a listen and you will really be treated to a good opening.
lets hope it grows on me, because seriously? I expected way better of them.My brother showed me The Human Abstract and I'm happy to say I'm going to enjoy an opening act. I will be rocking out to them X3
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I gave Glass Skin my full attention earlier, but I honestly have no idea what it sounded like. I do remember enjoying Kyo's softer singing voice in the beginning of the song, but after that it's all a blur...
Yes, it was a bit of a boring song, but it will likely sound better after a couple more listens and possibly even more so in the context of an album. I like diru's albums but I'm finding out that they're not so great in recent years at producing songs that can stand alone as singles.
Yes, it was a bit of a boring song, but it will likely sound better after a couple more listens and possibly even more so in the context of an album. I like diru's albums but I'm finding out that they're not so great in recent years at producing songs that can stand alone as singles.
Maybe.. if you disregard "The Final" 
LejuN wrote:IIID wrote:Maybe.. if you disregard "The Final"
Agreed. On that note, I am in the minority on this, but I am a big fan of Saku as well. It really works well as a single, IMO.
I'm on the same boat too.
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Haha, yes, but they haven't really been doing much this past year or so. So basically you are saying the stuff from MARROW, which everyone and their momma's seem to hate :p
Final and Saku were from just one album ago.
But I hear ya. In fact, I will go on record as to being a fan of only about 40-50% of Deg singles anyway. In general, I like them, but they usually fall flat compared to their respective albums.
Final and Saku were from just one album ago.
But I hear ya. In fact, I will go on record as to being a fan of only about 40-50% of Deg singles anyway. In general, I like them, but they usually fall flat compared to their respective albums.
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Since I am bored and sick at home, I have went ahead and broke it down.
Jealous - Still one of my favorite Deg singles by far. Wish they would re-record it untouched but with cleaner production. *_*
I'll - Another one I love (but I'm not one of those 'old school Deg or nothing fans', just think these two singles work in that magical poppy sort of way, hehe).
Akuro No Oka - They finally grow into a more serious band here... and it is possibly the best song that they ever wrote! :p
Yurameki - Fun classic, but I'm usually bored with it compared to the rest of Gauze singles.
-Zan- F'ing rocks, but then again it has a lot of crap I don't like in it as well. Probably should have been shorter?
Cage - A fan favorite, but I don't know why. So many other great songs on Gauze. Love the chorus, of course.
Yokan - Another fun song, but the last single could have been any song on Gauze as well. As in, there is nothing really "single" worthy imo.
Myaku - I love the song, but again, as a single? I guess it does -sell- what Macabre was all about.
[KR] Cube - I guess I should mention Macabre is my least favorite album of theirs, so Cube represents why. A little gimmicky and needs more structure. I just find it weird that this could be a single. I guess, once again, that catchy chorus warrants it.
Taiyou no Ao - Love it! But only as a breath of fresh air after listening to Macabre straight through. On its own, I dunno... Obviously the roots of "Jessica".
Ain't Afraid to Die - It is impossible NOT to like this song :p Aside from the children backup vocals (which I hate in ANY song), one of the best ballads ever written by Deg or anyone for that matter.
Filth - I guess I am on the minority on this one but I love Filth. But ONLY for its freaking amazing chorus. The rest is good, but kinda generic, leading you up to be blown away by one of the best Choruses ever written! :p
Jessica - Amazing stuff here. This is the definition of what a single should be.
Embryo - An excellent way to round off the Kisou singles... nice and chill with the perfect touch of darkness. I do prefer the album version, though.
Child Prey - I want to hate the song... Mainly because it is kinda 'cheese-metal' with the chants and all. But it always has a special place in my heart.
Drain Away - This song made me cry. In a bad way. I didn't know if Linken Park ripped them off or vice versa. Regardless, I was pissed and unimpressed. I can listen to it now and be fine with it, but when it was released I felt bad even owning it.
Kasumi - Now that's better. But not great either. Maybe Amber would have been a better choice?
And I know Obscure was kind of treated as a single of sorts (well at least it had a PV that was playing on TV), it should have been the first single of the album. The song rocks and is possibly my favorite Deg song of all time.
The Final... - Great stuff here. Deg back in full swing and just good to know that the title wasn't signifying something to do with the actual band.
Saku - To the point, hard, heavy and fast rocking song. Great way to promote the album even though everyone seems to hate it.
Clever Sleazoid - Hmmm... This is where I am going to sound like the majority here, but I am not impressed with any of the singles off of Marrow of the Bone. Maybe it is because they were at a weird point and trying to make their singles more accessible to heir growing international fanbase or *gasp* they just were not on their game, but other than the few times I throw on Marrow, I rarely ever listen to this.
Ryoujoku no Ame - I actually like out of the three. But it still is just lacking some sort of memorable riff, vocal, or anything
Maggots - Again, it just doesn't do it for me. I like the attempt, but the execution just falls flat compared to what I KNOW they are capable of.
Dozing Green - I think is pretty great. Not as a single, but definitely as a solid song. Hopefully the album will be more along the lines of this and...
...Glass Skin - Again, I will wait til I hear the official version, but so far so good.
Jealous - Still one of my favorite Deg singles by far. Wish they would re-record it untouched but with cleaner production. *_*
I'll - Another one I love (but I'm not one of those 'old school Deg or nothing fans', just think these two singles work in that magical poppy sort of way, hehe).
Akuro No Oka - They finally grow into a more serious band here... and it is possibly the best song that they ever wrote! :p
Yurameki - Fun classic, but I'm usually bored with it compared to the rest of Gauze singles.
-Zan- F'ing rocks, but then again it has a lot of crap I don't like in it as well. Probably should have been shorter?
Cage - A fan favorite, but I don't know why. So many other great songs on Gauze. Love the chorus, of course.
Yokan - Another fun song, but the last single could have been any song on Gauze as well. As in, there is nothing really "single" worthy imo.
Myaku - I love the song, but again, as a single? I guess it does -sell- what Macabre was all about.
[KR] Cube - I guess I should mention Macabre is my least favorite album of theirs, so Cube represents why. A little gimmicky and needs more structure. I just find it weird that this could be a single. I guess, once again, that catchy chorus warrants it.
Taiyou no Ao - Love it! But only as a breath of fresh air after listening to Macabre straight through. On its own, I dunno... Obviously the roots of "Jessica".
Ain't Afraid to Die - It is impossible NOT to like this song :p Aside from the children backup vocals (which I hate in ANY song), one of the best ballads ever written by Deg or anyone for that matter.
Filth - I guess I am on the minority on this one but I love Filth. But ONLY for its freaking amazing chorus. The rest is good, but kinda generic, leading you up to be blown away by one of the best Choruses ever written! :p
Jessica - Amazing stuff here. This is the definition of what a single should be.
Embryo - An excellent way to round off the Kisou singles... nice and chill with the perfect touch of darkness. I do prefer the album version, though.
Child Prey - I want to hate the song... Mainly because it is kinda 'cheese-metal' with the chants and all. But it always has a special place in my heart.
Drain Away - This song made me cry. In a bad way. I didn't know if Linken Park ripped them off or vice versa. Regardless, I was pissed and unimpressed. I can listen to it now and be fine with it, but when it was released I felt bad even owning it.
Kasumi - Now that's better. But not great either. Maybe Amber would have been a better choice?
And I know Obscure was kind of treated as a single of sorts (well at least it had a PV that was playing on TV), it should have been the first single of the album. The song rocks and is possibly my favorite Deg song of all time.
The Final... - Great stuff here. Deg back in full swing and just good to know that the title wasn't signifying something to do with the actual band.
Saku - To the point, hard, heavy and fast rocking song. Great way to promote the album even though everyone seems to hate it.
Clever Sleazoid - Hmmm... This is where I am going to sound like the majority here, but I am not impressed with any of the singles off of Marrow of the Bone. Maybe it is because they were at a weird point and trying to make their singles more accessible to heir growing international fanbase or *gasp* they just were not on their game, but other than the few times I throw on Marrow, I rarely ever listen to this.
Ryoujoku no Ame - I actually like out of the three. But it still is just lacking some sort of memorable riff, vocal, or anything
Maggots - Again, it just doesn't do it for me. I like the attempt, but the execution just falls flat compared to what I KNOW they are capable of.
Dozing Green - I think is pretty great. Not as a single, but definitely as a solid song. Hopefully the album will be more along the lines of this and...
...Glass Skin - Again, I will wait til I hear the official version, but so far so good.
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Eville Von Random wrote:LejuN wrote:
I like Marrow! I just didn't feel its singles, or any of the songs on the album for that matter, worked (or would work) as singles. but when you listen to the whole album it's pretty good.
Lejun's mini-single review fits pretty well. I'm still working my way backwards through deg's stuff but I can safely say that agree with the entire thing.
Marrow is my top fav album of theirs XD
I'm really liking the single personally. I agree with Lejun, it's best to hear it with the whole album then a stand alone single.
I'm really liking the single personally. I agree with Lejun, it's best to hear it with the whole album then a stand alone single.
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to me, Glass Skin kinda sounded like a mixture of visual kei Dir en Grey with Withering to Death Dir en Grey. I just thought the song sounded really peaceful and ambient. Which is nice to hear from them every so often since you dont get it that much.