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DemonHunter
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its good,better than his acoustic album
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Duh, theyre zoomed scans 
AND EVERYONE GO DOWNLOAD DIABOLOS! 
AND EVERYONE GO DOWNLOAD DIABOLOS! I thought the album was good as a whole. Much better than Love Letter, but I saw that album as more of a novelty than anything else. Anyone who has been trying to describe the direction of Gackt's musical style and quality will be very frustrated. As we can see from this album, it's not that he's getting more poppy or anything, but he's doing what every good musician should: surprising us with something new.
Some first impressions: The bg sounds and effects were maybe the best of any of Gackt's other albums. Correct me if I'm wrong, but since Ren has left the band for now and has been replaced, there is less emphasis on basswork. A shame, since Ren was a very good bassist who had some of the most intricate basslines I've heard in JRock. Finally, I guess Gackt has abandoned the lengthy end track pattern, although it still retains the sweeping orchestration and sweetness.
Some people in the past have commented on the "Westernization" (whatever that means) of Gackt's style. There are elements of Western influence in his music, but that's not really a bad thing. From the steel string semi-bluesy guitar melody and the percussion beats of Ash to the greater emphasis on power chords on the electric-guitar-driven songs, he still manages to incorporate his own musical signature.
The only weak spot was the Black Stone track, which is comparable to Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume and (shiver) Another World.
So, if you haven't heard this album yet, I strongly recommend it. Gackt is surely one of the most successful solo artists, and this album shows why.
Buy Diabolos Now
Some first impressions: The bg sounds and effects were maybe the best of any of Gackt's other albums. Correct me if I'm wrong, but since Ren has left the band for now and has been replaced, there is less emphasis on basswork. A shame, since Ren was a very good bassist who had some of the most intricate basslines I've heard in JRock. Finally, I guess Gackt has abandoned the lengthy end track pattern, although it still retains the sweeping orchestration and sweetness.
Some people in the past have commented on the "Westernization" (whatever that means) of Gackt's style. There are elements of Western influence in his music, but that's not really a bad thing. From the steel string semi-bluesy guitar melody and the percussion beats of Ash to the greater emphasis on power chords on the electric-guitar-driven songs, he still manages to incorporate his own musical signature.
The only weak spot was the Black Stone track, which is comparable to Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume and (shiver) Another World.
So, if you haven't heard this album yet, I strongly recommend it. Gackt is surely one of the most successful solo artists, and this album shows why.
Buy Diabolos Now
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Kinsao
Horizon Rider
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Well, I only had 7 Gackt songs before I got this album, so I'm not in a position to compare things... 
4 out of those songs I liked, and 3 I didn't (or not particularly), so I really didn't know what to expect...
I like it!
It's a bit more 'pop' than I usually like, so... it's not one I'd listen to all the time... because it still doesn't have enough 'edge' for me... but sure it is good music. The vocal lines are excellent; unusual, and catchy, so that's enough to make me like it. Personally, though, I'd like to have heard the bass line more! There doesn't seem anything outstanding in the way of bass, which is a shame. And I'd also have liked the occasional more raw sound, especially in the guitars, to balance out the smooth production.
'Misty' was pretty cool; I like the jazzy style, which is a bit different and the ending... interesting... I thought 'Farewell' really showed off the vocal. I don't know what Gackt's singing has been like on his other albums... I've heard negative comments about it in some places... but here I thought his voice sounded really good; it was clean and no trace of the 'shimmer' that annoys some people! The melody is lovely - it's evocative somehow; the chorus I found emotional and the drumming was nice without being overdone. I wasn't so keen on 'Noesis'; I don't really know why... It had a kind of Indian-type sound to it (I don't know how else to describe), maybe something to do with the intervals? There was an interesting break with the down slide, but I found the song too 'pop' and too long. 'Ash' was great, though - lovely picking at the start, good pace variations and spot-on accurate vocals. 'Metamorphoze' started off well for me; I like the intro which was kind of rocky but also had something like a flute (? I think?) and tasty background riff in verse 1, but somehow the song didn't hold my interest. I liked 'Dispar'; cool intro with a strong riff before the vocals, a catchy tune and an interesting vocal rhythm in places, too. 'Future'... I love the melody, but I didn't like the solo... it was very interesting (could I even say 'thought-provoking'?!) but not my taste. Guitar on this song was very nice but I'd like to have heard more bass and drums! 'Black Stone' I was prejudiced against already because I watched the PV and it reminded me uncannily of Busted! (Don't ask me why!) 'Storm'... again (like many on here!) good intro rhythm... there were interesting things going on behind the melody but I really feel it needed a good guitar break to lift it somehow. 'Roads' had a 'high-school pop' feeling about it (yeah, I'm tired, ok!) and didn't really appeal to me; the last one with the long title I'm too lazy to type out, had great composition and gorgeous piano behind the verses, although I feel it would have benefited from more sharpness.
Jeez, I can't half blather on, can't I! Well, I only listened through once, so I haven't been able to go into it in detail... I use the word 'interesting' far too much... :sorry:
Also I'm a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist really when it comes to music. Guitar, guitar, guitar! Need I say more?!
Yup, yup, nice album. Very nice indeed. A thumbs-up for Gackt on this one!
4 out of those songs I liked, and 3 I didn't (or not particularly), so I really didn't know what to expect...I like it!
It's a bit more 'pop' than I usually like, so... it's not one I'd listen to all the time... because it still doesn't have enough 'edge' for me... but sure it is good music. The vocal lines are excellent; unusual, and catchy, so that's enough to make me like it. Personally, though, I'd like to have heard the bass line more! There doesn't seem anything outstanding in the way of bass, which is a shame. And I'd also have liked the occasional more raw sound, especially in the guitars, to balance out the smooth production. 'Misty' was pretty cool; I like the jazzy style, which is a bit different and the ending... interesting... I thought 'Farewell' really showed off the vocal. I don't know what Gackt's singing has been like on his other albums... I've heard negative comments about it in some places... but here I thought his voice sounded really good; it was clean and no trace of the 'shimmer' that annoys some people! The melody is lovely - it's evocative somehow; the chorus I found emotional and the drumming was nice without being overdone. I wasn't so keen on 'Noesis'; I don't really know why... It had a kind of Indian-type sound to it (I don't know how else to describe), maybe something to do with the intervals? There was an interesting break with the down slide, but I found the song too 'pop' and too long. 'Ash' was great, though - lovely picking at the start, good pace variations and spot-on accurate vocals. 'Metamorphoze' started off well for me; I like the intro which was kind of rocky but also had something like a flute (? I think?) and tasty background riff in verse 1, but somehow the song didn't hold my interest. I liked 'Dispar'; cool intro with a strong riff before the vocals, a catchy tune and an interesting vocal rhythm in places, too. 'Future'... I love the melody, but I didn't like the solo... it was very interesting (could I even say 'thought-provoking'?!) but not my taste. Guitar on this song was very nice but I'd like to have heard more bass and drums! 'Black Stone' I was prejudiced against already because I watched the PV and it reminded me uncannily of Busted! (Don't ask me why!) 'Storm'... again (like many on here!) good intro rhythm... there were interesting things going on behind the melody but I really feel it needed a good guitar break to lift it somehow. 'Roads' had a 'high-school pop' feeling about it (yeah, I'm tired, ok!) and didn't really appeal to me; the last one with the long title I'm too lazy to type out, had great composition and gorgeous piano behind the verses, although I feel it would have benefited from more sharpness.
Jeez, I can't half blather on, can't I!
Well, I only listened through once, so I haven't been able to go into it in detail... I use the word 'interesting' far too much... :sorry:Also I'm a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist really when it comes to music. Guitar, guitar, guitar! Need I say more?!
Yup, yup, nice album. Very nice indeed. A thumbs-up for Gackt on this one!
- 22 Aug 2005
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I'm glad people are liking this "new" (?) Gackt! -pokes Kinsao- whats this "shimmer" you're talking about??? Is it how Gackt's voice vibrates when he sings or something else??? 
What can possibly be wrong with his lovely voice? :?
I loved how the intro flowed into Farewell, going from a soft tune into the slightly more heavy one. I love Farewell, the chorus especially, (edit: because all of Gaku's choruses pwn)
I liked that techno-voice approach in Noesis, its something kewl and new that he hasn't done before. Metamorphoze has like the catchiest chorus ever, I've been singing it like 24/7 for like the past month He had a few slow songs, like always, which were OK... I'm mostly a fan of this fast, upbeat, "Vanilla" type songs Black Stone is a really good song, yes its somewhat like Another World, however, its not quite as "annoying?" iono how else to put it... Anyways, during the chorus, his voice is incredible as always 
Storm is definately the pop-iest song... but good none the less, hes experimenting, and its all guud 
Road was also a cute song, I loved the tune, very happy and catchy, only when he started singing in the beginning, it was slightly weird, and sounded off, but I got used to it Anyways, I think its a great album, I think I might buy it sometime in the future!
Good job Gakuto!
What can possibly be wrong with his lovely voice? :? I loved how the intro flowed into Farewell, going from a soft tune into the slightly more heavy one. I love Farewell, the chorus especially, (edit: because all of Gaku's choruses pwn)
I liked that techno-voice approach in Noesis, its something kewl and new that he hasn't done before. Metamorphoze has like the catchiest chorus ever, I've been singing it like 24/7 for like the past month He had a few slow songs, like always, which were OK... I'm mostly a fan of this fast, upbeat, "Vanilla" type songs Black Stone is a really good song, yes its somewhat like Another World, however, its not quite as "annoying?" iono how else to put it... Anyways, during the chorus, his voice is incredible as always Storm is definately the pop-iest song... but good none the less, hes experimenting, and its all guud Road was also a cute song, I loved the tune, very happy and catchy, only when he started singing in the beginning, it was slightly weird, and sounded off, but I got used to it Anyways, I think its a great album, I think I might buy it sometime in the future! Good job Gakuto!
rose_of_eternity said:I'm glad people are liking this "new" (?) Gackt! -pokes Kinsao- whats this "shimmer" you're talking about??? Is it how Gackt's voice vibrates when he sings or something else???
I was wondering about the shimmering part, too. And I agree with both, his voice is definately strong and I can't find any faults with it that one can reasonably argue about. It's definately distinct in being a tad deep and slightly husky (probably not the right word) in tone, but that's not a bad thing.
Storm is definately the pop-iest song... but good none the less, hes experimenting, and its all guud
I've been a bit curious about how you and Kinsao have used pop. I have nothing against it exactly, but I was just wondering in what way are some of the songs you described pop? I ask only because I recall him saying he wanted this album to be more on the rock side. I know his albums always have a variety of songs, but these descriptions just stood out in particular.
Anyway, I've already got it ordered. Can't wait until it comes in. I strongly encourage people to buy it (Kind of counterintuitive to download w/out buying while at the same time asking Japanese artists to tour in their country!).
- 22 Aug 2005
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Rock is more like... iono, gazette, nightmare, diru? pop is more like, happy-go-lucky music with a happy tune and like jumpy lyrics, nothing heavy or rocky like...... uh yeah, i fail at explaining :sorry:
Kinsao
Horizon Rider
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rose_of_eternity said:
You can say that again!
lastmagi said:
It's not something I'd ever heard for myself. Just something I'd heard other people comment on. Some people said that they thought Gackt's voice had a tendency to waver a bit. Hmmm - I can hear it a bit on Vanilla (which doesn't matter because it goes with the song), but I've never heard it on any of his other songs that I had. And I certainly can't hear it on this album - his voice is as smooth as a latte frappe. And I like it v. much.
Yeah, it was late, I was tired and lazy... lol. I guess to me, I would describe something as more "pop" (as opposed to "rock") if it has a somehow smoother feel to it - a less harsh and obvious guitar sound, but a more 'produced' feeling. I also associate twiddly and indulgent guitar solos with rock (a real weakness of mine!); obviously, rock doesn't always have to have guitar solos and sure I don't usually find a piece good if the guitar/bass is too strong and overwhelms the vocals. And of course, 'rock' songs can be as catchy and singable as 'pop' songs... I don't really know how to define it except that to me, 'pop' has a slightly more mellow feeling.
Aww yeah... I don't like to feel that I'm ripping the artists off by downloading.
I don't mind so much with it being Gackt as he's well-known and proportionally well-off already 
but I don't like to do it for indies or obscure bands at all.
- 22 Aug 2005
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Kinsao said:It's not something I'd ever heard for myself. Just something I'd heard other people comment on. Some people said that they thought Gackt's voice had a tendency to waver a bit. Hmmm - I can hear it a bit on Vanilla (which doesn't matter because it goes with the song), but I've never heard it on any of his other songs that I had. And I certainly can't hear it on this album - his voice is as smooth as a latte frappe. And I like it v. much.
-listens to Vanilla on like 100 different volumes- I don't hear ANYTHING!
his voice is perfect, theres no blemishes 
Wavering? well his voice "wavers" in alot of songs, usually when he goes high or low... 
;;; but its pretty! And sexy I don't see whats wrong wiff it... :?
- 22 Aug 2005
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Kinsao said:I didn't say there was anything wrong with it! I just said some people don't like it. Not to their taste, I guess...
I wasn't ranting at you!
-huggles- Its those other people... 
- 26 Aug 2005
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Dedicating my first post in this forums to Gackt. x)
I have to say, I enjoyed this album much more than his previous ones (excluding some singles). I personally think that his voice has definately improved, not to mention his musical inclination. Compared to his previous albums (say, Moonchild and Mars), Diabolos sure have an edgier feel to it. Won't be talking much now, need to transfer the songs to my MP3 player. xD
I have to say, I enjoyed this album much more than his previous ones (excluding some singles). I personally think that his voice has definately improved, not to mention his musical inclination. Compared to his previous albums (say, Moonchild and Mars), Diabolos sure have an edgier feel to it. Won't be talking much now, need to transfer the songs to my MP3 player. xD
- 22 Aug 2005
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Todokanai Ai to Shitteita no ni Osae Kirezu ni Aishitsuzuketa... is such a pretty song... Yay more Gaku fans! This is a good album, yes, but not the best... And there isnt a "MoonChild" album, but theres "Moon"... sorry, had to clarify that
Yay more Gaku fans! This is a good album, yes, but not the best... And there isnt a "MoonChild" album, but theres "Moon"... sorry, had to clarify that 
- 26 Aug 2005
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Sorry. I got mixed up with that (hilarious) fanservice movie. It was retailing at $5 here, I can't help buy buy it. xD Thanks, guys.
Welcome, Crucifixation!
Hm... About that wavering bit, do you guys think it's vibrato, or am I thinking about something else? I know when I listen to Kiyoharu's voice (ex. Kuroyume, ex. SADS) that it quivers more than anything else, but does not sound exactly like vibrato as I normally know it. Well, I'm obviously not much of a music person to start with.
Anyway, I agree, I don't think there's anything much intrinsically wrong with Gackt's vocal technique.
Hm... About that wavering bit, do you guys think it's vibrato, or am I thinking about something else? I know when I listen to Kiyoharu's voice (ex. Kuroyume, ex. SADS) that it quivers more than anything else, but does not sound exactly like vibrato as I normally know it. Well, I'm obviously not much of a music person to start with.
Anyway, I agree, I don't think there's anything much intrinsically wrong with Gackt's vocal technique.
- 22 Aug 2005
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yeah I don't see anything wrong with his voice either... tis so purdy! I havn't been able to stop listening to Diabolos since it came out its so good! 
Child_prey
Sakurai Atsushi
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I don't really get the dancing cats that he had on the stage...?! o__O;
But he is cool though, a little dorky and weird but that just ads to his charm. Great voice , and he knows how to get the ladies (and gentlemen ;D) fired up!
But he is cool though, a little dorky and weird but that just ads to his charm. Great voice , and he knows how to get the ladies (and gentlemen ;D) fired up!
Yami
Visual kei gyaru
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First post in this thread of Gackt ^^
I was going to read all the posts but... there are 20 pages x__X... anyway... reading the last page... I have to say that the last album, in my opinion, is the best! it says very much of his style, jrock. I like very much the "Black Stone" song... and the last single, "Redemption" :music: I looove that song! (and I like it more, after listening it in the Dirge of Cerberus opening... btw I heard the he "appears" as a secret character! O__o is that true?).
Oh, and I like very much the hair style that he has now... I think dark hair colors suits him best, what do you think?
And... oh, yes, recently I´ve seen a video called "dressing Gackt" and is so hilarious... it´s a part of the "the sixth day and seventh night" concert and is a group of videos with Gackt wearing diferent cosplays!
Ok, I´m going to stop because I can be wirting of Gackt much more!
I was going to read all the posts but... there are 20 pages x__X... anyway... reading the last page... I have to say that the last album, in my opinion, is the best!
it says very much of his style, jrock. I like very much the "Black Stone" song... and the last single, "Redemption" :music: I looove that song! (and I like it more, after listening it in the Dirge of Cerberus opening... btw I heard the he "appears" as a secret character! O__o is that true?).Oh, and I like very much the hair style that he has now... I think dark hair colors suits him best, what do you think?
And... oh, yes, recently I´ve seen a video called "dressing Gackt" and is so hilarious... it´s a part of the "the sixth day and seventh night" concert and is a group of videos with Gackt wearing diferent cosplays!
Ok, I´m going to stop because I can be wirting of Gackt much more!
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I haven't heard all of Diabolos yet. Burned a CD and it DIDN'T WORK. x_x But the newer songs, like Redemption and Black Stone, I utterly dislike. If all of Diabolos is going to be like that, then I'll be really sad. It seems like he's just churning out poprock hits. There isn't anything like the Freesia opuses anymore. If there has to be a best album, it'd be Mars for sure. I do love Rebirth for Secret Garden and Seki Ray though.
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