Corvinus

This first solo effort from ASAGI is great and truly "flies high." The title track "Corvinus" is my absolute favorite on this CD and is purely ASAGI at his best. Track two, "Unknown" is another great song, making this CD the best single of 2006 for me. The PV to "Corvinus" is also stunning and has some really nice shots of ASAGI, particularily the scenes where it's as if it's raining black feathers around ASAGI. Overall a highly enjoyable single with ASAGI's powerful and moving vocals, and I hope ASAGI will create a full solo album in the future. A definate recommend if you can find it.

Asagi's solo CD is good, though not as good as his band works in D. I did enjoy the CD though, and the PV that came with it was nice as well. As usual, Asagi's vocals are strong and beautiful. I reccomend this CD for any fan of Asagi's voice.

This is a great first single from the artistic force behind the popular visual band D. ASAGI's songwriting skills and deep, haunting vocals are showcased on two tracks: the eponymous "Corvinus" (also the name of his limited edition eau de toilette) and "Unknown". "Corvinus", the better of the two, is a powerful piece similar to the recent releases from D. The guitar work and "up-beat" chorus give this track a signature feel, whereas the vocal content is typical of ASAGI's work in D. In contrast, "Unkown" has an empherial quality about it with a lighter, airy feel to ASAGI's usually dark vocals. The included PV of "Corvinus" is excellently shot in LA and really suits the song well. ASAGI shines as a true showman. He has now solidified his position as the face of the new visual kei movement in Japan. Overall, this is a great release for both fans of D and visual kei/ Japanese Goth in general. Hope for a second pressing; you are missing one of the best singles of 2006 in any genre. My highest recommendation.