Even though Only Theatre of Pain by Christian Death is my favourite deathrock album of all time they aren't my favourite band in the genre. They have been extremely inconsistent and haven't lived up to the Rozz hype of the early works. That's where Madeth Gray'll comes in. They fill in that void I have with some of the most beautiful and evil songs I've heard. The band has an amazing balance of beauty and brutality. It's such an amazing sound and image that they ... read more
The combination of deathrock and metal musically with such fucked up production goes on to make some of the most disgusting sounding songs ever and it's awesome.
![神威楽斗 [GACKT] - Mizérable](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/731950-mizerable_0015.jpg)
![神威楽斗 [GACKT] - Mizérable](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/499144-mizerable-1.jpg)
As someone who has been a fan of Still for a while it was going to be inevitable to listen to its companion disc it comes with. This live release is insane, and it captures a lot of my favourites live. Songs from The Fragile really got me the most since it's my all time favourite album by them, so hearing them here is insane. The mixing on this is phenomenal and the setlist is elite. If you're part of the rare breed of loving live albums like me, or you're a big nin fan pondering ... read more
some nigga said this guy did this in 1956. Imagine what monstrocities he could've made if he had fl studio. 😭
I remember when Mike returned, and the European tour was announced, in the middle of class I anxiously waited for the O2 Arena show to be posted by fans. This band has meant so much to me and when Portnoy returned I couldn't wait what setlists he'd craft. After waiting for this when it got announced I put it aside and I regret not listening to it sooner. The energy captured here is insane and it wasn't only a celebration for 40 years but also the best way to show the king is ... read more
![MALICE MIZER - 薔薇の聖堂 [Cathedral of Roses]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/251051--bara-no-seidou_225003.jpg)
Listening to this again and it's a little bit better than what I remember. In context with Kami's death the much darker tone and presentation was a natural choice. However if you're used to the first three records, do not come here expecting that. This is very much a funeral dirge. The organ and harpsicord with these Bach esque themes and countermelodies roar throughout the album. Yes some songs have a little more instrumentation, however this is a very theatric and mournful ... read more
Hizaki yet again proving why he's one of the best to ever do it, plus the added fact that this was done with the vocalist Hisui and Airi from Madeth Gray'll is unreal.
Hizaki and Tomozo on working on the guitars made this sound extremely dynamic. Two of my favourite guitarists in the vkei genre ever.
Even though I enjoy Bara No Seidou by Malice Mizer this album is what I would've wanted it to be more like. Mana Sama going all out with the heaviness is brilliant.
This is easily in my top 3 EP's ever. The orchestral reimagining with this lineup was absolutely unreal. Every version here outdoes the original songs. This goes to show that the vision of wanting the guitars to mimic strings translated extremely well.
This album keeps getting better the more I listen to it. This record has one of the most unique and catchy track lists ever that grabs you with every note. It has so many different elements that mesh well together in this release. All the members are firing on all cylinders and there is no weak link here. The songwriting and production just flourish with so much depth and colour. I'm glad I'm finally getting into vkei, and as of right now this has climbed to be one of my favourite ... read more
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On firegold763's review of Strawberry Switchblade - Strawberry Switchblade
"Yeah I know I give it a 10 but that isn't the point I'm making. It's the incorrect saying that this was the precursor to Misa Amane when it's clearly inspired by vkei and the gothic lolita stuff was inspired by Mana Sama of Malice Mizer and Moi Dix Mois"
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"First of all they aren't e-girls put some respect on Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall. The "gothic lolita Misa Amane" comment is extremely ignorant because that scene wasn't popularized until the late 90s with Mana Sama of Malice Mizer. He even has his fashion brand Moi Meme Moitie which exploded in things like the gothic lolita Bible. The alternative aesthetic that is added into Death Note is especially added because of the 90s japanese visual kei scene. Especially if you look at Ryuk's original design how it was similar to Gackt from the same band."
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On trevsfs's review of Depeche Mode - Violator
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On trevsfs's review of Depeche Mode - Violator
"Yes it can be prevalent at times like Sweetest Perfection but it isn't always there. Also to your comment on "I wish it was a closer like Brain Damage and Eclipse" i find stupid and funny because Clean samples the bass from One Of These Days and the guys are Pink Floyd fans. Also for people not memorable like David Bowie??? This is either some next level ragebait or you're genuinely fucking retarded because David Bowie is still one of the most influential and talked about artists of all time. It's fine not to like an album, what isn't fine is being an ignorant asshole who has his head so up his ass to say bullshit to sound smart."
On trevsfs's review of Depeche Mode - Violator
"This is easily the worst review for any album I have read in my life. The absolute ignorance and lack of research goes to show how stupid a lot of people are on this fucking platform. For starters don't come here so high and mighty talking about music theory. I myself know a decent bit of theory and from a theoretical standpoint everything on the album makes sense. Wanna know why? Well because even though Martin Gore was the primary songwriter, the arranger was Alan Wilder who has a fucking background of being classically trained. A lot of the stuff here is memorable because of the catchy hooks. Also not everything is drowned in a phaser effect."
On liamelias's review of Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses
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On healio's review of Siouxsie and the Banshees - Juju
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