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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

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“Lolitawork Libretto” – Kanon Wakeshima

NOTE: This is the European title for this release. The Japanese title is Shoujo Jikake no Libretto. (if these titles are incorrect, please let me know!) Its been over a year since Kanon Wakeshima’s last physical release. Shinshoku Dolce, her … Continue reading

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Selected Viewing: “Renon” – M

Here’s another example of giving some uber strange music a chance. If you can get past the Latin-style guitar and raw, sometimes snarling vocals, then you’ll love this song. I have been listening to this song for about a week … Continue reading

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Luzmelt-ing Away the Stress

While the weather outside is starting to heat up, Japanese rock has entered a deep freeze, an ice age if you will. All of us J-rock/V-kei junkies are feeling the chill, as noted by this post on my favorite blog, … Continue reading

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This Is Just Plain “Cruel”

I think I may be eating my words from this post. Yeah, yeah, I still think its cool that Beckii is enjoying herself with her career and entertaining her fortysomething year old perv fanbase, but enough is enough. If you’ve … Continue reading

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“Nicola” – Vanilla Beans

First, a shameless plug for one of my favorite Youtube channels! Aleceil posts all kinds of easy listening music that is so incredibly hard to find. I very much appreciate this person’s contribution to making my ears happy. Please check … Continue reading

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“Tsubasa wo Kudasai” – Beckii Cruel feat. Cruel Angels

Long story short, Beckii Cruel is a fourteen year old British girl who somehow gained Youtube stardom and a record deal in Japan by dancing badly to J-pop tunes. She released a steaming pile of dog crap called “Danjo” and … Continue reading

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Twittertube!

So… I have a Twitter… Check it for updates on new stuff. I won’t be doing much else with it. In more exciting news, I started a Youtube Channel in case I want to do a vlog or something like … Continue reading

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