URBANGARDE – Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE (Review)
URBANGARDE Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE Review by David Cirone URBANGARDE’s Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE is a well-earned “best” album, capsuContinue reading…
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Critical analysis of the sounds and stories shaping modern Japan. From the visceral energy of live rock, pop, and idol performances to the subtle mastery of award-winning manga and deeply personal films, our reviews offer an expert lens on the craftsmanship, production, and cultural legacy of Japanese media.
Namie Amuro – FEEL (Review)
Namie Amuro FEEL Review by David Cirone FEEL is a strategically-engineered album, slickly produced and aimed squarely at the dance floor. ButContinue reading…
exist†trace – DIAMOND (Review)
exist†trace DIAMOND Review by David Cirone exist†trace’s 3-song single “DIAMOND” is the first release to demonstrate the band’s recent “NContinue reading…
DESTROSE – DESTROSE (Review)
DESTROSE DESTROSE Review by David Cirone I’d almost given up hope on DESTROSE. Guitarist Mina established herself as a superstar metal guitarContinue reading…
DQS – 10 Drummers vs. Earth (Review)
DQS 10 Drummers vs. Earth Review by David Cirone The idea of 10 drummers slamming away at once is impressive and scary. I expected a “wall Continue reading…
FROM ADAM ON DOWN – TRIFORCE (Review)
FROM ADAM ON DOWN TRIFORCE Review by David Cirone The strength of FROM ADAM ON DOWN’s TRIFORCE is its collection of solid guitar work, and thContinue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 11 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 11 Review by David Cirone THIRD-i and Kano barge into the church, but Maya and Anzai (K) get away. Gravely injured, TakContinue reading…
JOKER Yurusarezaru Sousakan (Series Review)
JOKER Yurusarezaru Sousakan Series Review by David Cirone Joker drags along at a snail’s pace, and whenever an opportunity for true tension coContinue reading…
Silver Ash – REBORN (review)
Silver Ash REBORN Review by Jen Wang Chinese visual kei band Silver Ash has returned from their eight-year hiatus with a vengeance. Their neContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 8 (Review)
Doctor X ~ Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 8 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Daimon successfully completes Professor Torii’s surgery as BusujimaContinue reading…