Song: AGONY
by: the GazettE


------------------My rants about the GazettE's music style in their latest album. Can dont read if you are not interested----------------------


Whew!!!! the GazettE released their latest album on July 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But what a disappointment i got after listening to the first 2 tracks.
Even though i had read the reviews saying that the first 2 tracks were inspired by hip hop music, that still did not prepare me for what's to come.
The first track is something like a short intro track and HOW HIP HOP it was.
I almost wanted to strangle Ruki's neck when i heard it, but since i cannot, i pulled and tugged my hair and sobbed in horror (lol).
The second track (AGONY) is SLIGHTLY better, but oh, the horrible influence of hip-hop is STILL THERE.

Who the heck came up with this two tracks???!!
I dont particularly like their 'new' experiment in songs. It is horrible because i HATE hip-hop.
I'd rather hear Ruki holler, scream is lungs off than hear him RAP. Oh gawd.
Imagine they are going to perform this during live and Ruki does a break dance. More likely he'll end up breaking his neck =.=" because Ruki, you cant dance at all! (You showed us a bit of 'dancing' in one of the lives, remember and i thought how cute and embarrassed you were when you doing that dance ^__^)

Anyway, overall, I love Ruki's voice better now, as compared to the times when the GazettE was still an indie band. Gotta admit, he sounded nice even when he's rapping, but even better when he sings and holler. =)
Not sure how the whole album sounded...still working my way through it, but i think it will better after the first 2 tracks.

It seems like almost every band in PSCompany are experimenting with new sounds. First was Kagrra,. They are known for having traditional influences in the rock sound. But in their latest album, there was disc scratching (duno what's that called...those you always hear in hip-hop songs) in Sayonara and i swore i thought i heard that in Kaze. Luckily for me, Isshi didnt rap...if not i think i'll stay away from that two tracks.
Then there is Alice Nine. I read reviews saying that their sounds have changed into heavier rock. Well, that's a compliment and a good news to me. Honestly, their latest single, White Prayer, is REALLY good, better than those a few years back.
I heard Miyavi has also changed his style....i'm not very sure because i only have some of his songs. Sure, his latest single DOES sound a bit different from his past songs, but I love it.
(Miyavi and his godly guitar skills = LURVE ^__^)
Kra, on the other hand is like the only one that stays nearly the same. I dont know much about Kra, but dhar*man is good i guess.

I'm now on the 7th track of Stacked Rubbish and i have this very disturbing thought in my mind. So far (except for the first two tracks and Hyena), all the songs sounded mellow, like the metal influences have all gone!
Actually i dont mind, but if that is the case, then i got a BIG feeling the GazettE's visual looks will tone down. From being Visual Kei to erm....normal looking. Something like Kagrra,.
When Kagrra, was in the indie era, how visual they looked! Shocking hair colours, elaborate make-ups and wearing kimonos. Shortly after they majored in 2004, the toned down a lot. From wearing elaborate kimonos to simplified ones. Elaborate make-ups to just eye-liner. Then after Chikai no Tsuki (if i'm not worng), they completely gave up on the visual looks. Not that i'm complaining...they look just as great.
Since the GazettE has already majored, i think it's only a matter of time that they will tone down just like Kagrra, , and i hope their music quality wont suffer. After all, i'm more particular about their music than their looks. (Aww man! wont it means that we wont get to see Uruha with his sexy thighs? *gets shot*)

Well, i guess time will tell us answers to things like that.