Zekkeishoku [Type-B] [Regular Edition] Customer Reviews

I just listen two of their songs at first, Velvet and Fantasy and I like them right away . So I order 'Zekkeishoku' and Alpha albums at the same time.And this happend only because i donwload a package of pvs, if not I haven't know them at all.

Yeah! After having had a hunt for a few months, finally this it is!!! Zekkeishoku~1st full-length album of alice nine. !!! This is really great and it a must-have one for any alice nine. 's fans! Hm...I'd like to say that "Q", "jelly fish", "Haru, Sakura no Koro", and "Armor Ring" would be the ones I like best. But...I can't really decide which one is the best. Not giving nothing on "Fantasy" and "Velvet", these 2 tracks are 'already' awesome >.< Surely, those who have listened to will say so =) Zekkeishoku is definitely the 'expression' of alice nine. and as they said that if you'd like to know what alice nine. is like, then Zekkeishoku would be the answer! Yep, definitely! This album shows maturity of each member : Shou with his gradually better high pitch vocal range, Saga with his brilliance in bass and this time his skill in singing in "Q" alng with Shou and "Armor Ring" that he wrote >.< Then Hiroto,as usual is brilliant in catchy songs. Tora and Nao play their part very well, combining with others... Overall, this is a must-have item for you =)

I was so excited before album came :) and now i'm so happy i didnt wait long until CD was delivered to my door and i recived my beloved album. Cna't hide the fact that i heard almost all songs before i bought it, but song i didnt hear such as Corona or Jelly Fish. I have to say that i wasnt dissapointed in any song, they all great masterpices, so i recomed that album to everyone who loves visual kei mixed with j-rock, you'll love it hopefully as much as i do.

If I'd be asked to describe this album with one word, it'd be "beautiful" cause that's exactly what it is! I fell in love with it the very first time I listened to it. All the songs are amazing. Flowing together nicely, even though they are all very different from each other (which is of course only a good thing!) Shou's vocals have improved and I love the direction the band is heading^^ "Q." is absolutely the highlight! It caught my attention immediately cause of the catching English chorus it starts with. Saga's voice is a perfect amendment to the song, making it stand out even more. To be honest I'd be surprised if there was a fan who didn't love this song! "ARMOR RING" is a great way to end already so amazing album. The romantic atmosphere the song has will leave a positive feeling^^

The tracks flow nicely together and each track is different so it doesn't just end up sounding like the same garbeld mess. There are some nice intervals to break up the tracks too. With each new song Alice Nine continues to develop and grow bringing a unique sound to the j-rock/visual kei scene.

I honestly believe that this is A9's best CD. Other than the full versions of "Nine Heads", "Fantasy" and "Velvet", I have listened to the song samples on the OHP. Many, many times. The vocals are more daring, and showcase Shou's vocal range. "Q" and "World End Anthology" are my favourites (judging by the sample tracks). The English in "Q" is understandable, and quite impressive for a non-native speaker. I don't know how to describe "World End Anthology"...It is like a daytime drive through the country. Thought provoking, and yet strangely calming. After (over) listening to the sample tracks, "Armor Ring" has also grown on me. It is one of the more emotional tracks. My poor writing skills cannot bring justice to the images and emotions portrayed in this album. Please listen to the tracks yourself (samples availale on the OHP), and buy the album.