Category: Review
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Awoi’s Birthday
4 months, 3 weeks ago, by Leela McMullenAwoi’s Birthday is a unique collection of songs which stand alone, almost every piece a strong single qualifier by itself. Following this album release, ROKKYUU met with the band during their tour to recap...
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Unique Diversity in Awoi’s Album, Birthday
Awoi’s Birthday is a unique collection of songs which stand alone, almost every piece a strong single qualifier by itself. The originality and diversity of the album make it truly special and Otogi’s...
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The 69 of 2012
While singles have proven less vivacious this year, 2012 has been a treasure trove of albums in the visual kei scene. Usually, ROKKYUU's "69 of" series features the 6 albums and 9 singles we have chosen to...
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25 Years of Final Fantasy: FF x VK Interview Collection
Created in 1987, Final Fantasy celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2012 and in celebration, ROKKYUU gathered a bundle of interviews on the topic. Final Fantasy is beloved by fans of all demographics and the...
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GOTCHAROCKA’s Maiden Release: Virginity
GOTCHAROCKA have a fresh sound and a refreshingly clear vision of what they want to express. Despite the innocent title, their debut mini-album Virginity shows a willingness to get down and dirty with funky...
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Looking Back at GACKT’s Hakuro Single
GACKT's October release, HAKURO, is an exercise in compliment and contrast. With all of the music, lyrics and production done by GACKT himself, the single offers two very different but equally compelling sides...
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ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA – A 40 Minute Pleasure by...
A(Ace)’s 40 minute long, one-song single, ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA is a fascinating experiment in the blending of traditional Celtic modes, modern classical instruments and contemporary rock. It also wrenches the...
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MOTHER
In MOTHER, MUCC offer two soft, reflective songs befitting the single's autumn release and one taste of something completely different over three different single versions. The title track, “MOTHER,” may...
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MSI’s New Album Invites: Come play at “Falling...
MSI manage to combine the fantastic with the approachable, making their sound appealing to listeners willing to look past their strange looks. Their new full album Hoshifuru Yuenchi (Falling Stars Amusement...
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Viju Love ALL Night – Part 2: Until Dawn
At 11pm, Seco filled up again for the all-night portion of the anniversary event with lots of girls decked out for a proper anniversary party in fancy dresses and heels. One of the draws of the night was that...