D+SECT (Discussion/Reviews)

voixdinferno

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Madmoiselle_Silk wrote:
But how come one person got a signed picture?.... and why didn't it say on cdjapan that some photos were signed O_o?

yes... the member Satou tell us that .... he got 2 postcard signed!!! :mad:
 

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voixdinferno wrote:
Madmoiselle_Silk wrote:
But how come one person got a signed picture?.... and why didn't it say on cdjapan that some photos were signed O_o?

yes... the member Satou tell us that .... he got 2 postcard signed!!! :mad:
Looks like you guys got trolled. ::cop::
 

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Cerceaux wrote:
Looks like you guys got trolled. ::cop::
Or Mana wants his fans to tear each other's hair out! ::erm::
 

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@MisstressYoukai: did your photo come autographed? We both ordered from CDJapan...

I'm fine with the CD alone, I bought the album because I love Mana's work and want to support his career. I've received posters with every other Moi dix Mois release I've purchased, which doesn't matter much to me since they're all still just sitting in my closet. I just find it odd that some fans would receive an autograph and others just... wouldn't.
 

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yehhhh!! PICS!!! NOW!!!!!! ::hora::

Satou wrote:
I finally opened my package today and I got 2 different photos with signature of 5 members. One is all 5 members together, another one is Mana himself

sorry, but... signature means more things in "inglish" ::kisaki:: ???
 

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I had to download because I am a child and couldn't wait. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY CD. D:

And, I LOVE it. Witchcraft/Pendulum are my favorites. I think Seth could have done better vocals on Ange tho, but the musical rearrangement itself, I love, so thumbs up to that. <3

Are there any lyrics translations up so far? I am intrigued to find out this puzzle Mana keeps talking about. ::meev::

And, from people that have posted pictures of their CD's, I have not seen any of these postcards signed. :| Isn't that the purpose of the ZealLink event? XD
 

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Well, for the japanese fans, yeah, they can go to zealLink, but I got my hopes up maybe people who ordered the cd maybe would get it signed since we can't attend. At least since Satou said he/she got a signed card from cdjapan.
 

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i still haven't received it -.-

i downloaded it 'cause I didn't want to wait any longer

so far I really like it, some songs remind me of other MdM songs but nevermind

except the horrible Ange remake (it's ok but seth really destroys it - this song needs a passionate young singer such as juka)


I not totally blown away but I wasn't expecting this anyway, it's definetly a solid album and it's growing on me with each listen

and so far pendulum is propably my favourite
 

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I was going to write a full review on all tracks but it got too messy, so I just chose some of them...

Witchcraft – It sounds like “Neo Pessimist“ backwards. Nothing special.
The Sect – I thought this song sounded very promising from the live, it has lots of great elements, but on record it sounded a bit too tame, not as powerful as at the live. So I’m a little bit disappointed with this song, as I almost were sure that this was going to be my favourite. Seth’s voice sounded so powerful with echo effects live and on record it almost sound weak…Too bad!

Pendulum - Finally an awesome song, I completely love the guitarpart, it reminds me a little of “Wizard” and “Perish”, two good old favourite M10M songs… Here Seth sounds great, I think this sort of song suits him better… best track so far! It really caught my attention!
Sanctum Regnum –This song is quite interesting, really… with this marching beat
Dead Scape – I would have loved the intro more alike the live version… someone mentioned that Seth sounded like a vocaloid and I guess this is the song that person was referring to…


Sometimes I find Seth’s voice is taking a backseat on this album or on Moi Dix Mois albums in general. He used to sing so beautifully, remember Amadeus, everyone? I would like to hear his voice on higher tones more, he is singing very low most of the time and it becomes a bit monotonous after a while.
But there are some great guitar tunes here and there on this album. I always thought that Mana seem to listen too much to bands like Windir, when he composes. Not even sure he knows this band, but I sometime get those vibes… anyway… it’s an okey album. Nothing out of the ordinary, but still far from dull. I guess this is one of those albums that need some time to grow. If I would rate this album out of 10, I’ll say 6… But I might raise to an 8 after a few more listenings. We’ll see…

By the way, the gorgeous picture which was sort of the promotion picture for the album, with the whole band posing… is it in the booklet, could anyone scan it?

I would love to have a closer look at their pretty faces! :)
 

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Hoshi wrote:
@MisstressYoukai: did your photo come autographed? We both ordered from CDJapan...

No mine did not come with an autograph and my friend's from New york's didn't either xDD...
*asks my other friends*...
waits...
waits.......

NOPE. No John Hancock on the kodak print xD
and @ blue moon YOSH i got the same one haha...and you're right...his make-up is very terrible.
 

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i gave it another listen in my car, i suppose my laptop speakers didn't do it justice. i like the album and i appreciate the nostalgia but i kind of have this feeling that Mana tried to appease both the fans that thought NO was the best album and the ones who feel dix infernal was best and in the end made a satisfactory album but it doesn't really take either camp to the promise land.

basically i would compare this album to a tweaker starting to go through withdrawl, scoring a big hit and then getting mildly buzzed from it but not the high they were hoping for ::meev::

i seem to like this album more with each listen, but i definitely didnt get that warm fuzzy feeling, or shivers like i do when Mana does something really epic D:
 

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hello! havent been posting here for such long time!

my D+Sect arrived yesterday! new mdm songs after so long!

first few tracks sound so alike i couldnt really differentiate, but towards the back, songs get better. im in love with agnus dei and dead scape and dies irae. ::k::

those tracks infront are like so messy and sounded like mana was trying to get over with it quickly. XD
 

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I thought the postcard was a single picture on Mana....
^ SOmeone else who loved Agnus Dei^^
 

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I had a fuzzy feeling on the seventh veil!

Notable tracks for me are: The Seventh Veil (love the harpsichord bits on this one!), Witchcraft, Agnus Dei, Dead scape and Dies Irae. I think these tracks will become Moi dix Mois staples for me.

I didn't like how the guitars were so prominent at the start of The Sect. I loved the low quality live version and I guess that has sort of shaped my perception on the song somehow.

Seth's voice is amazing, can't ask for more. I personally prefer the timbre of his voice and his style to Juka's.

I am surprised by the solos on Dead scape & the Seventh Veil.

I don't know how I feel about the Ange remake. It seems half-assed to me. I like Seth's voice in it but something feels missing.

I want to do a cover of Ange myself ~_~
 
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