Date registered: April 18, 2013
Jun 13
Ayabie is like the Zooey Deschanel of visual kei. They have the same sunny disposition and vintage Bohemian fashion sense. They also exhibit the kind of awkwardness that is endearing rather than uncomfortable to watch, because hiding underneath it is self-assuredness. At the end of the day they are still pros, as they proved to …
Oct 28
THE LAST DAYBREAK opens with a primal call from Jyou, but instead of singing in her trademark growling alto, she keeps her voice light and clear in “Daybreak ~Jyusan gatsu no shikisai.” Unexpected moves like these are the highlight of exist†trace’s new album. Guitarists Miko and Omi still grind out heavy riffs that complement Naoto’s …
Dec 06
At first glance, Mika Nakashima’s sixth studio album, Star, is familiar. It contains her latest six singles and their B-sides, It kicks off with “Always,” which is the kind of ballad she is well-known for singing. Even the cover is typical Nakashima style—dreamy gaze, glowing complexion, simple yet elegant hair and make-up. Star, however, is …
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