Tag Archives: MEG
2009 < 2010
This morning, a little after 2 AM while listening to immi’s “Black or White” for the thousandth time something dawned on me. I thought to myself “Wow, the music this year is ten times better than the stuff released last … Continue reading
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“Spiral” – immi
I’m going to be honest and say that as far as j-tek goes, it was going to take a whole lot to make me stray away from SAWA’s “Swimming Dancing” and Saori’s “Grotesque.” But!!!! Immi has released me from the … Continue reading
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“Maverick” – MEG
This isn’t an official review, just so you know. This is me telling MEG to take a hike. Take another “Journey.” (haha) Then maybe we’ll talk. I was so disappointed with this album, you have no idea. Its like “BEAUTIFUL” … Continue reading
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The Voice as an Instrument, Not a Messenger
Coming from the United States, a primarily English-speaking country, it is odd to people I meet when I first tell them that I enjoy Japanese music. I am always required to answer the inevitable question, “do you understand what they’re … Continue reading
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“World Wild 2010″ – Saori@Destiny
This review was requested by Selryam from What is Disco, the premier location for all things techno! Thank you for the request, and my apologies for taking 2-ish weeks to fulfill it….. After an all-out war with my computer and … Continue reading
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“SECRET ADVENTURE” – MEG
Well. Major Room Girl vibes from the cover? I felt so. The content is nothing like Room Girl but still. After releasing her magnum opus, in my opinion, last August, MEG had returned faithfully to the side of the almighty … Continue reading
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“Journey” – MEG
As she emerges from the post-apocalyptic ruins of her previous album “Beautiful,” (AKA “Butt-Ugly Mess”) electropop sensation MEG bids farewell to her dear friend Yasutaka Nakata as she heads out on a new, well, journey with a new buddy. This … Continue reading
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