mgn125

On the hunt for some Puffy AmiYumi type hooks, this is chief songwriter Tamio Okudas main band. It's got two quality rockers (tracks 1 & 3), with all the melody I was hoping for. The rest of the album is a mix of early rockabilly pastiche, less inspired uptempo tracks and the obligatory Japanese lounge jazzy type thing that you often here with these acts. 10 tracks, 40 mins. Worth a listen if you like Japanese bands who heard the Beatles/Stones/Kinks and said 'yeah, let's ... read more

They turn in some strong songs on this one. The two lead singles are great, especially 'I Just Can't Get Over Losing You.' I can see that having some legs in the coming years.

The album is the expected throw back sound, that whilst obviously indebted to their influences, is still very hard to do well. If it was, more people would do it.

Gather Round, Bring You Down are some highlights. They have a solid baseline of quality. Sometimes they over achieve. Sometimes under. But ... read more

Look at the relic of an album cover this has. Pure late 90s, pushing the graphics card to the max, sci-fi futurism. Brilliant.

As for the music. I don't really know how to review DnB. It's not as dense as later stuff, and there seems to be more space for the synths to create some texture. I like it though. An hour passed with ease. The beats are frenetic, but the overall production is airy enough to let you get lost, whilst not feeling sophocated.

Some good tracks. Some forgettable. It's a mix of heavy tunes alongside more atmospheric ones. It's over an hour. Trim a few tracks and this would be a solid Dubstep headmangler.