Pick Up Review
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Classy Crush [CD + Blu-ray]@onefiveAll the Fire singles included, plus LIVE
I was not big on onefive early on. The group has really evolved. All the singles that I've jammed on repeat are on this full album. 2023 has been a fire year for @15. The blueray comes with all the fire MVs as well as a live show with a lot of songs, including older ones not on the album. If you asked me 2-3 years ago, I wouldnt have believed I'm such a big @onefive fan. But with all my other fav groups ending, they became within my top 3.
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Mars [Limited Edition]AdoBest Album ive ever bought
When the album first arrived i immediantly saw how clean the cover looks, when i unboxed it the items were are all in high quality and everything looks so good. The Album itself is also beautiful im glad i boutht this 100/10 i recommend people to buy the blu ray if they want better video quality but if you only care about the music this is also good
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Close To The Edge [Steven Wilson Remix] [UHQCD] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]YESClose to the perfection
Amazing pack. Amazing band with the best musicians. Amazing album composition. Amazing box MINI LP CD Papersleeve is a state-of-the-art. Amazing SOUND. Incredible remixes and remaster. I can hear many I never could hear until this master piece.
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GIANNA BOYFRIEND #04 Special Edition [Cover F/B] ATEEZ: SEONGHWA / Hidetoshi Mori, Shoot MoriMedia PalGIANNA BOYFRIEND ATEEZ: SEONGHWA
Love your delivery - neat, everything is well and safely packed. And most importantly fast delivery and not insanely expensive. The magazine is beautiful, lovely, but damn - there are so few pictures of Seonghwa! Thank you!
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ayumi hamasaki Countdown Live 2009-2010 A -Future Classics-Ayumi HamasakiCountdown Live never lets you down
The Countdown Lives are always my favourite Ayu concerts and this one is no exception. Ayu's energy is great and her vocals and performances are so much fun to watch, she really gives her all with each song. There isn't a single boring performance in this recording, it's just hit after hit. Probably one of my favourite concert tracklists of all time out of Ayu's older concerts.
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ayumi hamasaki Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour Final -7days Special-Ayumi HamasakiAn incredible performance
This is such a fun, high quality concert and really enjoyable to watch. Ayu's vocals are top-notch as always, the choreographies are excellent and all the circus performances add a whole other level of polish on it - it really feels like a show, not just a concert. I also really loved how long this concert was and the tracklist is excellent, so many good songs from different points of Ayu's career. Highly recommended!
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Jigoku no Boso ResshaSEX MACHINEGUNSStill got it
Great album. Still an amazing band after 35 years making their unique blend of visual kei, power metal and thrash. The second track is a classic Sex Machineguns style banger. Certainly a must have if you're a fan of the band.
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Shinjitsu wo Shitteiku MonogatariMatenrou OperaGreat album
Amazing album and comeback from Matenrou Opera. This edition of the album also contains a CD comprising of the instrumental versions of the album. I hope they continue making bangers.
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Epitaph Vol.1 & 2 SHM-CD Edition [SHM-CD] [Limited Release][Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]King CrimsonExcellent
King Crimson is one of my favourite bands. I have listened to them a lot. I like them. Very good concert cds. I recommend.
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Mars [Limited Edition]AdoAmazing
A phenomenal performance from Ado on the prestigious Budokan stage. You can tell how much her singing and stage presence has improved since Campanella. Must buy.
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ayumi hamasaki 25th Anniversary LIVEAyumi HamasakiAnother wonderful performance from Ayu
This was a highly enjoyable concert from Ayu with a tracklist consisting of new hits and older classics, which I really liked as a long-time fan. It's always good to see her older hits getting some love. She has so much energy while performing and her vocals were amazing as always, and I really loved all the choreographies. The video quality was great and looked good even on a big TV screen. Highly recommended for both old and new fans alike!
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crossoverHitomi ShimataniOne of her best albums of all time
This is my favourite Hitomi Shimatani album of all time. Her vocals are amazing, powerful and tender at the same time, and she can deliver both ballads and high energy dance songs beautifully. There isn't a dull track - I often just leave this album on repeat, because it just never gets boring. I loved the original versions of the remixed songs already, but I have to admit, the 'crossover' versions are definitely my favourites. I can't recommend this album enough, whether you're getting to her music for the first time or you're a long-time fan.
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Trouble [Jacket B]Ayumi HamasakiShort but excellent
It feels amazing that this CD only has 5 tracks, because it's so good that it felt much longer. "Trouble" showcases Ayu's versatile voice and style very well, because each song was memorable and catchy in its own way, and I found myself listening to this album on repeat for a few days straight. I don't think I can pick any favourites - they're all very enjoyable in their own way.
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13kai wa Gekko [Regular Edition]BUCK-TICKBuck-Tick goes gothic
Buck-tick always was an dark band, the vibes were already there. But Jussankai Wa Gekkou is when they really embraced goth. Great album
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Pretty Guardian (Bishojo Senshi) Sailor Moon Crystal Character Song CollectionV.A.A very cute release with catchy songs
I hesitated with buying this album for a long time, because I usually like the classic Sailor Moon songs better, but in the end I was surprised by how much I found myself enjoying all the songs. This is a very nice collection of character songs for all the Inner Senshi, but also Tuxedo Mask and the villains. I liked that each song has its own unique sound and that there are different genres of music represented, which suits the characters' personalities in my opinion. My favourites were definitely the 'pair' songs Mayonaka Secret Talk and Stars On Stars - hearing the girls singing in duet was just so cute! I have to say that the jacket design is also extremely cute and well-designed, and the artwork is lovely. This is a really nice release overall and I can definitely recommend it even if you are mainly a fan of the 90's anime like me.
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Tsukiiro Chainon [CD+Blu-ray / Eternal Edition]V.A.Best theme song
"Tsuki-iro Chainon" is definitely my favourite Crystal anime theme song and I knew I just had to get it on CD! It's a very catchy, very energetic song, and the new cover songs surprised me pleasantly, especially "Watashitachi no Naritakute" - it was always one of my favourite songs from the 90's Sailor Moon, so I was very happy about how good the cover was. All in all a very good CD with lovely songs both new and old fans can enjoy.
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"Sailor Moon Cosmos (Theatrical Feature)" Theme Song Collection [CD+Blu-ray]AnimationNew and nostalgic
I knew had to buy this immediately when I saw that it contained new versions of "Nagareboshi He" and "Sailor Star Song", and I don't regret it at all. The cover songs are very lovingly made and the voice cast all have very good voices that suit the songs well, and the new theme song "Tsuki no Hana" is very catchy. I only wish there were more songs on this album, but I really loved this CD even with the short tracklist - it's such a nostalgic feeling to hear new versions of these old favourites again.
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ErosiosukekiyoGreat album
Sukekiyo always was an interesting project, but past releases lacked focus. INFINUTUM was deeply experimental, but EROSIO's vision is clear. The best visual kei release from 2023.
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Gilia [Regular Edition]Matenrou OperaGreat EP
Alkaloid Showcase is the most 2000's visual kei song ever made. GILIA is an gem, if you haven't heard it before, please do now.
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Lyrical Sympathy [Regular Edition]VersaillesThis ep is an classic
I consider Lyrical Sympathy as an part of the visual kei canon. One of the most important releases of this scene. It's an must have in any collection.