Just So You Know

1. Luna Sea 2. Shinhwa 3. KinKi Kids 4. Sugizo 5. Rentrer en Soi 6. MUCC 7. Pierrot 8. abingdon boys school 9. SID 10. V6 11. hide 12. Kagrra, 13. the GazettE 14. Dir en grey 15. Acid Black Cherry 16. Duel Jewel 17. D'espairsRay 18. Inoran 19. Park Hyo Shin 20. Versailles 21. Matenrou Opera 22. 12012 23. Jinkaku Radio 24. X Japan 25. NoGod 26. ExistTrace 27. DangerGang

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Love is immeasureable. But can be ranked by importance, yes?

This is roughly my favourites. Together with whom I assume to be in future. Since I realised not many of my friends are 100% sure of who I like and prefer. I've been vague after all, gomen ne.

Comments:
- #6 and #14 have both excellently matured.
- #9 and #20 are by far the closest to a budding interest.
- I'm expecting #13's DIM to be strong yet nothing new from them has surpassed NIL yet so... I say 'Grow Up!' or get flamed.
- #8, #15 and #17 latest releases are a bit stale but their skills are intact. boleh dimaafkan.
- #24 is here not because of their comeback or Yoshiki, but because they gifted the world with #1 and #14.
- due to my fickleness, the bottom half may change positions or get replaced without notice.
- the top 15 will remain. unless #13 & #15 goes against my expectations. tsk tsk.
- #19 is in the list cos I'm reluctant to let him go. heh.

For some reason I can't explain, I feel ridiculous that I don't have a favourite VK band or band member from this decade. If you ask me what I listen to these days, I'd gladly rattle off a few names but oh please PLEASE don't ask me what I liked 6 months ago coz I won't remember. The truth hurts when you get older. Hahah.

The last fandom I was sucked into was short-lived: Rentrer en Soi disbanded in 2007 then Satsuki, whom has the absolute best vocal I've listened to in YEARS, went and started his awaited solo career -- but it sucked. Really.

So after Rentrer, not one single band has kept my attention for more than a month (ouch, so harsh!). It's hard to hold onto one when I keep comparing everyone to Luna Sea and Rentrer... *slaps self*

More or less how I compare Shinhwa with other Kpop groups. But then Shinhwa IS the best so this is pointless.

Anyway, I no longer bother to collect scans, download lives or concerts which would eventually lead me to target any guy or 'guy' if you prefer that kind.

Besides, these younger Jrockers look TOO typically pretty that I can't differentiate this face from another when instead they should be focusing on real talent, real skills and making real music! They... um... I'll... stop bashing already =__=

ps: Tagging this post is horrendous work *howls* I'll keep it short and sweet.

June/July VK Reviews

I really need to spend time and think on writing reviews that people can understand :S

Title: alansmithee *HOT* Band: the studs Verdict: 3.5 stars. Damn. No wonder their vocalist sounded familiar! I used to like his old band Kagerou but I only liked their first album to be precise. Not sure when he started the studs tho' I think this three-man band has been around for a few years. Simple and clear songs, not really all powerful but seems like ballad is more their forte. You definitely definitely need to try out 'Ano Oto'. Go for: 'Ano Oto', 'tobari', 'grieve', 'Shokuzai no Hitsuji'.

Title: Anomie Band: Matenrou Opera Verdict: 2.5 stars.After I've calmed down a week after heavy replay, I think they ain't as good as I first thought. The only song that gets me now is the title track. A bit unimpressive when you focus on the details. Sigh. Go for: 'Anomie', 'Last Game -Anomie edition-'.

Title: Hikari *HOT* Band: SID Verdict: 4.5 stars. Congratulations on finally having their debut major album! Only a few songs are new, but I love the others tracks cos they're basically the best singles they've made. It's great 'on repeat' stuff for new and old fans alike, so I reckon people won't get bored so soon. Go for: All the tracks mwahah:)

++ Bonus reviews

Title: LOST ANGELS Band: Gackt Verdict: 4 stars. Glad Gackt hasn't lost his touch after all the sickening albums after 'MARS' and the S.K.I.N hullabaloo (Boo to Yoshiki for giving us false hope!). His latest 3 singles are absurdly brilliant. A definite must-listen is the coupling song 'Suddenly' which is like WOAH. Go for: 'Suddenly', 'LOST ANGELS'.

Title: ALIVE Band: girugamesh Verdict: 2 stars. I completely forgot they have a new single which I'd already listened to. Must've been cause I felt like I'd heard the same old thing in the albums before this. I don't want to be overly harsh on them again but their songs aren't individually unique, ya know? It's like they copy-pasted bits and pieces from all their previous songs and gave it two new names. BORING! Go for: 'Gamble' if you prefer to not let them improve.

Title: THE INVISIBLE WALL Band: the GazettE Verdict: 3 stars. Frankly I'm tired listening to Uruha and Aoi's half-assed job. WTF happened to all the pent up emotions they exuded in 'NIL'? No more oredi kah?? Ish. Hopefully they'll prove me wrong.

Major Pain!

I blame my lazy creaking body for allowing to be tortured by that dang masseuse guy at that dang shop in JB Sutra Mall. *rubs bruised back*

When yesterday's urut session was over, I was sooo relieved (cos I've wanted a massage since last year, ya know) until um 30 minutes after I got onto the bus back to KL. Adoi. Pain. Paaaainful I tell you!

No amount of 'mind over matter' will be able to persuade me to go for another foot/back massage there. SAKIT giler weh! Well, unless ada org nk belanja... then can. :P

Anyhoo~ What a tiring weekend. *cough* Not like I did much during the kenduri pun. But please like oh my goodness, stop telling me to eat so much food! Mak Tok's kuah kacang campur durian (which I had 10 helpings of *gasp*), kuah durian with pulut, Pak Long's serunding, the durians from all over Johor and then Mak's cooking spells disaster for my low blood pressure.

Thank God I didn't gain weight. Ugh.

Must. Not. Eat. Lunch. And. Dinner. For a week.

ps: A lot of people assume I'd follow after my Dad's craze for the fruit and kept giving me sympathetic stares when I declined after just 3 ulas. Gile ke hape?

Sugizo and the blues

Ah~ finally some coverage from the June 6th 'Blue Man Group' concert!





Doesn't Sugizo look hot? I swear he hasn't changed his look at all ever since um 2007, after the S.K.I.N concert at AnimeCon. He has on the same clothes (and hairstyle) that he's worn to the Luna Sea reunion concert and then the X Japan concerts and then after that during the Juno Reactor tour and a few appearances here and there... Aging makes him even weirder *snicker snicker*

I just hope he won't be showin' up in this same black outfit at upcoming X Japan cons. Regardless of his need to prove his superior guitar skills, he really has to buy new clothes!

Pretty in Sweatsuits

I wish I could understand chinese in just one snap of my stubby fingers.

There's a 2006 Oshareism episode that Koichi went on and -- who's that sitting beside him? *flails at the double prettiness*

http://m.muchan.net/video/watch/f96934c6158f34d7?kw=oshareism&page=1

I'm hoping it's on some upcoming subbing project list somewhere because:

1. it's Koichi and *******, for God's sake!


2. open discussion about him and his known preferred choice of clothing outside of work: jyaji (sweatsuits/pants). Not very idol like, ne?


3. he says messing up lyrics is a 'habitual crime' of his. xDD


4. ******* actually listening to his 'car talk'.


5. Aaaaaah! *flails at the prettiness*

Dawning Realisation

I feel heartbroken eventhough at times I'm very aware when I pretend that I'm not *sighs* It's no longer a mystery, the 'KinKi Kids Love' (KKL) relationship.

I guess I made a good decision by reading their zodiac compatibility before I became enamoured by the razz 'n dazzle. Summarily, the bond between an Aries (Tsuyoshi the Ram) and a Capricorn (Koichi the Goat) brings lush promise for a successful career but personal rifts between these two opposite figures are aplenty. Oh but I'm not saying I don't trust their companionship -- BOO to all you nonbeliever fans who think they're putting up an act! In fact I truly believe they are fated together. Strictly in terms of work, of course.

Whoa... who knew that that infamous Johnny's Special episode of Domoto Tsuyoshi no Shoujiki Shindoi from 2004 could affect me this much. *wipes 'sweat' from my eyes*

Yet I'm glad I did watch that rascal Tsuyoshi (I say this in a non-condemning way) make a fool out of himself and annoy others on his own show. Worrying over internal ties among V6 and KinKi Kids doesn't help my stress, ne?

One good thing came out of it: a growing respect for Okada's loyalty. ♥

Plus, a firm decision to not overthink about Tsuyo's craziness and Sakamoto's scariness.

And so out of sheer boredom and a need to calm my nerves, I came up with a new friendster profile layout to replace the 3 month old Shinhwa Anniversary background. Wow! I finally reached the main point of this post!

Behold, the blue and grey representing my worry. That damn control panel css won't be tweaked no matter what I do so ape2 je lah.

Combative Cockroaches

Jyanniz boys as cockroaches? Dancing cockroaches? *clutches stomach and falls down onto the floor laughing my head off*

After only finding out from Yara's magazine translations yesterday, I think this is around 2 months late but here ya go:



What were Butoukan thinking, doing an insecticide ad? *pokes the cute lil cockroaches*
Gokiburi!Yaracchi is realllly hot when he said his "To the heaven" line. Apparently they made several versions (as in cute, sexy, manly lookin' cockroaches) so I'm guessing this is the sexay one?

Um I can't tell cos Senga and Bun-chan look like they're in pain hahah :P

My Mid-2009 Wish List

1. Kim Dongwan concert DVD. Photobook + Poster + Gold plate ftw.


2. KinKi Kids you concert DVD. If they do release it lah. Tho it might be an autumn release.


3. Domoto Koichi acting in a new drama. Because he hasn't been in one since 2007.


4. Domoto Koichi to gain weight. *pokes at his stick figure* If he wants to survive his summer tour, I suggest him to do so.


5. Domoto Tsuyoshi to force-feed Domoto Koichi. Just because he's the only one who is able to nag Kochan.


6. 244 Endli-x (this is Tsuyo btw) WATERIZE concert. I should really download it steadily by now. Not enough time!


7. New shoes. Because I fail at taking good care of shoes.


8. Keep saving money and continue losing weight.


9. Work stress to be gone.


10. Someone to feed me through this weekend as my parents won't be back til Sunday.

I have such lame goals. =____=

Torturing Myself...

... with photos of food is one of my weird hobbies. Google Image and Naver Image are the best dungeons sources for smackaliciously beautiful pics of food.

I'm the visual-version of Yamada Taro, ne? This is best applied when dieting or on empty-wallet days. You'll either go mad or become stronger, like I have.

Or not? Puehehehe. I'm still plagued with that Smoked Turkey Legs photo by a blogger who posted about Tokyo Disneyland.

Oh and how come I only got to know today that Yara is working in Playzone 2009? No wonnnnder he wasn't appearing on the latest MA Dancing with Japan on Shounen Club Premium (SCP)~ I must've forgotten about it. Bad fan!

Oh oh oh and I can't download the Shinhwa clips from Veoh! D: Must be Firefox issue. Will try again then.

PS: I ♥ my twinnie, my student and Fel

Pink Gets In My Eye

Am SHOCKed (*pun intended) by today's news that Koichi will be having a solo concert prolly in the next month or so. Although the schedule announcement isn't out yet... I hope it won't be in October cos my heart will break in a million pieces. =__=

So I'm guessing the rumour of him being in a drama next season is just a rumour, no? Sigh.

Enjoy~ Tsuyo (Plus) Kochan in gay pink. Download here.

Note:

* SHOCKed = Since Koichi hasn't release a solo album in like urm more than 2 years, this should be yet another 'SHOCK' (his musical) themed concert.