Chris@MetalReviews wrote:
Azrael wrote:
ok, i have a question. isn't j-pop pop in japanese??
that's what i used to think, and that j-pop was only called that because some people (usually anime nerds) think something is really cool/original just because it's from japan.
so where exactly is the j-pop in this? the "clean" vocals?
Well there is a very distinctive Luna Sea (and not just because the album contains a cover) vibe to their sound, the choirs sound like Luna Sea, the solo sound very J-rockish (J-pop if you will, but to me bands like X-Japan, Luna Sea, Siam Shade, are J-rock... but maybe I'm inventing here
). As a huge fan of the mentioned band, and a good knowledge of many J-rock bands, I can tell you that the influence is there, its difficult for someone who doesn't know these bands or the J-rock sound (nope its not just for nerds), but for someone who knows it, the influence is evident ! Even the guitar intro on Ag2o is typical of Luna Sea's guitar work, the sound, the notes... everything.
Just my 2 cents,
Chris
So, they pretty much ripped of even more bands?
Naw I'm being silly. I understand what you are saying here, and I personally don't know jack about j-pop/rock, so I mostly think of it as a In Flames-inspired sound with some keyboards and whatnot.
Chris@MetalReviews wrote:
cody@metalreviews.com wrote:
Wow....I can't believe how many people are digging this album. This album is a complete bore to me.
That's why there is music for everyone, what bores you make another person jump hoops, and vice-versa without a shadow of a doubt
. We all have different taste.
Just my 2 cents,
Chris
Yeah, and it makes it a lot more interesting to discuss. Especially when the opinions differ greatly.
