Tag Archives: Rants
This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
keyinjpop suggested I watch the new AKB48 PV and report my thoughts on it. So, I did. I present to you, myself ripping the guts out of Heavy Rotation, or as I’d like to call it “Hot & Heavy Rotation.” … Continue reading
Filed under Japanese Pop, Sakurayume's Collection, Special Articles
GACKT’s Too Sexy for Respect, Too Sexy For Respect…
“Why is he so sexy?????” “Too hot.” “Waaaaa, sexy!” What do these useless statements have in common? They are all ACTUAL YouTube comments left on GACKT videos. (usernames withheld to protect the ignorant innocent) Since being converted, in a sense, … Continue reading
Filed under Japanese Rock, Sakurayume's Collection, Special Articles
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
Filed under Japanese Pop, Sakurayume's Collection
