New Customer Review

The 40th Anniversary Edition of Brothers In Arms is a revelation. While this album has seen many reissues, the SHM-CD format combined with this new anniversary mastering is truly impressive. If you are an audiophile looking for the best-sounding version of this masterpiece to play on a CD transport, this is the one to get. The packaging is also top, as expected from a Japanese limited edition.

This Deluxe Edition of "A Symphonic Celebration" is an absolute must-have for any Joe Hisaishi or Studio Ghibli enthusiast. Having the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra breathe new life into these iconic compositions takes the emotional impact to a whole new level.

The new album from lovebites is an absolute powerhouse of an album these amazing women can do no wrong, it is just stunning

Got this shm for my friend. Had a sneaky listen...WOW. The sound quality is simply stunning. Highest possible recommendation for this shm.

Excellent sound quality from this shm cd. My wife is absolutely delighted with this album in her expanding shm collection.

This contains the 14 minute epic Nazca Reminiscents Fn rock on. This lives in my CD player #MetalBlade

I really want to review the service I received from CD Japan. This item by the Beach Boys is excellent and not available in this SHM cd form in the U.S. CD Japan gave updates as to its availability, and the cost was very reasonable. (unfortunate tariffs aside). The product arrived in New Jersey just days after CD Japan received it. It arrived in perfect condition, as did the other products I have ordered from them. Kudos and thank you to CD Japan!

This is an incredible surround experience! The 5.1 PCM and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio versions included on this blu-ray are very active in the rear speakers. Some of the tracks are alternative versions of the familiar album, adding to the enjoyment. A must-have release, at least until an atmospheric version becomes available. If you enjoy Queen, you’ll be glad you added this to your collection. Highly recommended!!

Outstanding Power stands on solid foundation on the band's familiar power and heavy metal style songs while adding new experiments on a couple of songs. Even though the album has its share of fast songs as expected it also has more mid tempo songs and even a ballad. "Silence the Void" is a good example of a traditional Lovebites power metal song, wheras "Reaper's Lullaby" is much more aggressive and has clear influence from melodic death metal in its use of tremolo picking. "Wheels on Fire" is more light hearted mid tempo rock song, inspired by Thin Lizzy. I recommend the version, which comes with a bonus DVD or Blu-ray. It contains dynamically shot and well edited full concert.

Black Swan’s debut effort is merely “good” which is annoying because it had tons of promise since McAuley, Reb and Pilson are awesome (drummer is super boring though). Thankfully, GM is exactly what I dreamed they would be, in large part because the music is infinitely more melodic. In fact, it sounds very Winger debut album-ish. Highly recommended!

I liked the presentation as well as the illustration content. This memorial is totally worth and I wish all the compilations from artworks would be this well produced.

The presentation of the book is flawless. I think the content is well organized and offer artist a wide look about the illustration landscape in Japan or about pop illustration. Very well done a great series to follow up.

Such a beautiful brush bag <3 I fall in love with this print the moment I saw it. It's very very beautiful, so bright and feminine. Bag has enough space for 10 brushes with short or medium length handles , like Sonia G keyaki or Chikuhodo. I'm very happy to look at it and to use it. Thank you

This is the first Fate album I’ve ever owned, and the only reason they are even on my radar is because apparently the band was first started by someone IN the original Mercyful Fate. Bridges Are Burning is an amazing track with a sick riff and chorus, but sadly none of the other songs come close to this caliber. The rest of the album is average.

Excellent production, great sound and a treat for audiophiles. Music is wonderful and executed on a grand scale.

I consider myself a big fan of CL, but admittedly I don’t know their early works. That said, I know these are up to date recording of their old songs, and this is AWESOME. Twisted Fate especially encapsulates getting that makes this band great. Highly recommended for all metalcore fans and essential for Lake fans

Big fan of Robin, MSG, Black Swan and the like … but this album just isn’t it. Unlike his record Standing on the Edge - which is awesome - this one just doesn’t deliver because while Robin sounds good, the songs are just bad. Nothing is catchy, nothing is memorable, the musicianship is boring - they’re just there. I hate to say it, but, pass.

I’m a fan of Stormwarning, so this band featuring lead singer Ramonda - definitely piqued my interest. And Walls is better than the last Stormwarning album! I find it heavier, we can hear Ramonda’s range, and the songs are just better. Moonlight, Fire and Hearts are standout tracks. Highly recommended

The first track is the melodic track and the second is the harder, more breakdown-ish track. They're both fine, and get the job done. The DVD is good, but I would have preferred spending a bit more money on a blu-ray. Due to the price point for just 2 songs and a DVD which only fans will be interested, I can only recommend this TO fans.

I was highly anticipating this album since I was super interested to hear the band without Ryo in a studio setting. For the most part, I was not disappointed. The music is great as ever, and John sounds fine. The first half of the CD is the strongest. However, the production is NOT great - after listening to this album after the CD EPs, there is a definitely drop in quality: there is clipping, a bit of distortion and not as much sound separation. Secondly, and speaking of the EPs, the two live tracks exclusive to the Japanese edition are welcome, but, they also don't sound great. That all said, this is great modern metalcore, a must have for Lake fans, and highly recommended.