Reviews

Anli Pollicino - Labyrinth/Taste Me © Anli Pollicino

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Anli Pollicino - Labyrinth/Taste Me

In light of Anli Pollicino’s current European tour, we take a look at one of their earlier releases from 2010.

V.A. - Vivid Covers – A 20th Anniversary Tribute to L’Arc~en~ciel © Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

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V.A. - Vivid Covers – A 20th Anniversary Tribute to L’Arc~en~ciel

This tribute album showcases covers of L'Arc~en~ciel songs both old and new from groups around the world.

Shonen Knife - Pop Tune © Shonen Knife

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Shonen Knife - Pop Tune

The trio invite you back to the rocking '60s with album number 18.

Dirty Old Men - doors © Shonen Knife

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Dirty Old Men - doors

Maybe too clean for some, but a good collection of happy pop-rock nonetheless.

Hisaishi Joe - Castle in the Sky © Shonen Knife

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Hisaishi Joe - Castle in the Sky

A Play on Emotions

SuG - Lollipop Kingdom © SuG - PS COMPANY Co.,Ltd. - V-ROCK FESTIVAL

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SuG - Lollipop Kingdom

Released only last month, SuG's third album has already garnered much attention. The new album features a 'pastel-goth' concept and incorporates many punk and rock elements.

exist†trace - VIRGIN © Monster's Inc.

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exist†trace - VIRGIN

A mixed bag of a major debut that will definitely divide opinions.

Cécile Corbel - The Borrower Arrietty OST © Monster's Inc.

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Cécile Corbel - The Borrower Arrietty OST

Harpist Cécile Corbel showcases multiculturalism throughout the film score.

Awoi - CHILDREN © Awoi

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Awoi - CHILDREN

Through CHILDREN, the metal rock'n'roll of Awoi has extended its feelers in unexplored directions and the result carries the listener away.

DAZZLE VISION - SHOCKING LOUD VOICE © Dazzle Vision

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DAZZLE VISION - SHOCKING LOUD VOICE

Loud and shocking, but in a good way.

MoNoLith - San gatsu futsuka, sakura iro。 © Dazzle Vision

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MoNoLith - San gatsu futsuka, sakura iro。

A story of graduation, love and creating memories.

Kimaguren - LIFE © Dazzle Vision

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Kimaguren - LIFE

A very memorable release.

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION - BEST HIT AKG © ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION - BEST HIT AKG

Almost a decade of worthy indie rock has finally been gathered onto one disc.

L'Arc~en~Ciel - BUTTERFLY © Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

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L'Arc~en~Ciel - BUTTERFLY

Twelfth Laruku album—impressive!

May'n - HEAT © May'n

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May'n - HEAT

HEAT is brimming with attitude and contains a few surprises.

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