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BLOOD
~ LOST SKY is BLOOD's final release, marking the end of eight years of activity. With sixteen tracks, it's a full album, though only six of the those are original songs, while the rest of the CD is comprised of remixes by various artists.
D'espairsRay
~ MIRROR has enough of a hard rock vibe to pleasure D’espairsRay fans with tossed in mixtures of experimental electro rock. The result is a vast canvas full of varying sounds.
Dir en grey
~ Dozing Green, Dir en grey's first single after the album The Marrow of a Bone gives us a sneak peek into their next step in music.
FACT
~ FACT is the self-titled album from a five-piece band whose sound sticks out in the JRock scene, in part due to it's American influences and English lyrics.
Fresh Cuts From Japan: Volume 2
~ A compilation album--leaving no genre untouched, Fresh Cuts from Japan: Volume 2, displays an appetizing sampler of sweet, bitter, and just plain crazy. Each track offers its own unique edge.
LM.C ~ JOHN
~ 88
~ LM.C: THE MUSIC VIDEOS
MUCC
MUCC, a veteran of 11 years, displays their talent yet again in their newest album, Shion, proving once again that just because they are older doesn't mean they can't continue to rock the music scene.
SUGIZO
~ Cosmoscape showcases the best of SUGIZO's work and flows between songs with a smoothness that's admirable.
Suicide Ali
~ Sarau fue to yakusoku is Suicide Ali’s first mini-album, and though it has its flaws, it still delivers a punch that’s certain to turn heads.
the Underneath
~ Moon Flower is the debut album from the Underneath--after many years as Transtic Nerve, these guys are ready to take on the USA under a new name. With the help of JShock, Moon Flower is available in America for less than a Japanese import.
Versailles
~ Lyrical Sympathy is the second release from the quickly rising visual kei superband, Versailles. This release is a mini-album, giving us a good chance to see everything they have to offer as a band.
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