Be gentle, it's my first ;3

that is all

Hi! I am planning to buy the Monochrome no Kiss single but I don't know the difference between the DVDs that comes with Type A and Type B version. Could anyone please tell me their differences?

So. Rainbow has released their first video, "Gossip Girl." There are so many things that could be said about this, but I will try to minimize my ranting. Apologizes go out to anyone who is crushed by mild criticism.



Rainbow is soooo very DSP. The first indication of this is the garbled, heavily accented English. At first, it grates on your ears, but later you'll laugh and find it endearing. Still, for now you want to die.

I think about six months ago we had too many new girl groups, but now it's getting to pretty hilarious. It would have benefited DSP (I believe!) to wait until maybe January to debut Rainbow. Right now a lot of popular people are promoting and we're already done with 2009 girl groups.

I also don't see what sets this group apart. They are cutesy-sexy (ugh, hate that combo). Like f(x), they won't hesitate to give you a "chu" face, but like 4minute, they won't mind shaking some boom-boom. Like 2NE1, they are willing to try some interesting clothing combinations, but like T-ara, they go for girl-next-door hairstyles (well, T-ara prior to "TTL"). When it comes to the "older" girl set, Rainbow compares to SNSD's size (once you get up there in members, specific numbers don't matter as much anymore), sounds like Kara, and attempts Wonder Girl's catchiness. It's so boring.

I'm sorry if you're into this group, but you can't argue that it was really, REALLY unnecessary to throw these girls into the industry at this particular moment. They will have to compete with the likes of 2PM, Taeyang, IU, and even Park Bom who is still hitting high on the charts. I may not be a psychic, but it doesn't take one to predict disappointing results for Rainbow's debut.

D'espairsRay is featured in issue #35 of Bubblegum Slut magazine!

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To order using PayPal please use the Storefront in the ‘about me’ section of our MySpace page – www.myspace.com/bubblegumslutzine. Inclusive of UK postage copies cost £2.40, or £3.10 to European destinations and £4.00 worldwide. If you would like to order more than one copy outside of the UK please get in touch for reducing shipping rates. You will also find details of ordering via NoChex in the same place on the MySpace page, along with a list of our stockists who should have copies from mid next week. Additionally readers in the UK may order by cheque payable to ‘A. Bateman’ at 42 Coppetts Road, London, N10 1JX.

(thanx to norowarete_iru  for the permission to post m(_ _)m )

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Flood us with emails too.

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one way made its debut on Oricon at #3 with 16239 copies sold. |D





Aaaaaaand since no one's posted the DVD rips yet, I took a few screencaps from both DVDs + ripped the audio from both live performances, which will hopefully make your wait easier. That said, there WILL be some spoilers under the cut! You have been warned. 8|

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Go listenー.

A cellphone dress-up theme.

This one's pop and suーper nice.

http://rd.sonymusicsound.jp/sidkisekae/

By the way, I'm also downloading it after this (laughs).

Everyone, do check it out.

SID's gone and released one of those cellphone dress-up things that's in fashion right now. (( it's basically a full skin/theme ))


I only understood what cellphone dress-ups are recently (laughs)


Looks fun.



I'm planning to download it too.

This way!


http://rd.sonymusicsound.jp/sidkisekae/


Later!

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Today, there's work from now on.




And also a live radio broadcast!


It's bay-fm's ON8!

Do tune in☆





Right, today's the release day of our new single, "one way"!!


Have you already picked it up?


It's got a great feel to it, so listen lots, and we'll get things hyped up at a live!



Yoroshiku-chan☆






I'll do it no matter what～！！

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What a good way of putting it.

The release day of our new songs!!

Let's show some spirit.

Live radio broadcast at night, those who can tune in, go for it.

I'll eat this and work hard for the whole of today.

 We have updated the photo book of V-ROCK FESTIVAL '09 today!
Find more photos here!!

Watching "Ask a Ninja" episode 80 on YouTube.

I forgot how much I loved this "show". xD




[Quantity]
1 → Girugämesh
1 → Danger☆Gang
2 → Dir en Grey
1 → redo (giru)
( Are Ninjas Well About Grammar? )


I look forward to killing you all with funny soon!

I've yet to hear 2PM's full album yet, but I just saw their recently released "Heartbeat" MV and I couldn't help but write about it. There are a few things that really bother me about this video. It's obvious and sad that Jay is missing, but that's pretty much the least of my concerns right now.



Pleaaaase forgive me for being critical. Everyone should know that I adore 2PM to pieces. Although I am generally positive in reviews, the cons should be mentioned. They just need to be said.

First of all, what happened to Junsu's beautiful face? I remember seeing an article on Seoulbeats mentioning the change, but I wanted to pretend I didn't see it until now. Honestly, I can hardly identify him anymore. Something is CLEARLY different about him, and I think it's the nose? Which really weirds me out because he had a fabulous nose before. I won't fault someone for making a minor change, but when it renders the person unrecognizable it's kind of worrisome. That being said, I will proceed to forget that he ever did such a thing and look toward the future lol.

Second of all... oh stylists. Why. Why. WHY?! You have styled 2PM has generally well in the past--even "Again and Again" can be forgiven--but why must you inflict lattice-work suits on these brilliant guys? WHY?! Furthermore, the hair. THE HAIR! THE HUMANITY! How on earth... again, WHY on earth would give men ponytails in a serious video?! I am completely stumped. Stumped beyond the stuttering of a few words. I mean, even the suits could be overlooked if the hair wasn't so bizarre.

Finally, the song. I like the song in parts, but as of now I am not feeling the flow. I don't get it. I want to love it to bits (and I know it will grow on me), but there is something (too dramatic?) choppy about the way the song transitions between verse to chorus etc. And maybe the music is too dominant? I love the strings, don't get me wrong, but you definitely lose power in the vocals when all you can hear is the pounding of the music. But onto the good in the next paragraph:

I must say that hearing the song in full quality has made all the difference for my opinion about it. The MV on 2PM's YouTube really messes with the sound. Quick rundown: I think it's interesting how it starts off with Taec's rapping. I like it. It's SO surprising though when you hear Chansung come out with that... really DIFFERENT rap. I somehow like it but it's still unexpected. And all of the rest of the verse is good... It has a heartbeat pace, almost. The chorus is different than you'd think, but I find that it works? Nickhun rapping though... ! Really, all of the song is very enjoyable and I find myself loving it.

Ah, and I know I said "finally" but I'm also on the fence about the choreography. I need to see it more to make a final call, but I can't say I understand it all.

I suppose it's almost natural for 2PM to garner some criticism for "Heartbeat." Not only is it their first single/video without Jay, but it also is the first MAIN single that is not high-pace and up-beat. I'm not calling "Heartbeat" a ballad, but it has a softer quality to the song than, say, "Again and Again." The strings evoke an almost ballet-esque mood, or something that calls for plenty of grace. It's not that 2PM is not graceful in the song/video, but I feel like there needs to be something to smooth it all out and I'm getting a sense of "choppy" that is rather disconcerting.

I love a lot about all of it, but right now I want to voice my concerns over it more than anything else. I know I'm sounding extremely critical, but I think I needed to get that out of my system so I could start focusing on the good.

11th November. (( Colour Cone Day *shot* ))

The release day for SID's new single, "oneway". (( he keeps spelling it without spacing, lmao ))

It turned out to be a song packed with all sorts of feelings.

Please do give it a listen.

I hope it reaches you.

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The subject of this post is a line from one way.

Work's oーverー！




Mm, it's rather late.


Everyone, honestly, otsukare-chan!



Daffunda (・ε・)

great drawing.


Kinda makes me happy!


Later!

There's a public filming session today! (( for Music Japan ))

It's fun to share a dressing room with our big brothers, MUCC!

I'll do my best!


Later!

Because this is what might follow "do want".

Copy+Paste from nigeguchi.
If you want to stay up to date, please check back that site. There will be frequent updates and translations from Soan's blog.

Info concerning the upcoming concerts
http://ameblo.jp/moran-soan/entry-10383853882.html

Zill will not participate in the concerts in Nagoya, Osaka and Hakata. Hitomi, Velo and Soan will be performing as just the three of them.

If you hold tickets for the concerning shows, you can get your money back at the livehouse on that evening.
For those who are not able to go to the livehouse at that evening, there's an option to get your money back by mail.

For this, please contact SPEED-DISK under the following address:

郵送先
〒169-0075
東京都新宿区高田馬場3-3-8-609
SPEED DISK Moran返金係

For more details, please check the official homepage or Soan's blog.

Important Announcement
Since Zill caught the swine-flu and suffers from high fever now, he won't be able to participate in the upcoming shows.

For this reason, the concert in Nagoya will be canceled.

Further and more detailed news will follow as soon as possible.


source: http://ameblo.jp/moran-soan/entry-10384356732.html


Speeddisk BOUNENKAI!
Hitomi, Zill and Soan will participate in the SPEEDDISK event "THE BOUNENKAI" as a sessionband called "Freeze"!

SPEEDDISK PRESENTS "THE BOUNENKAI"
December, 13th 2009 (Sunday)
Takadanobaba AREA
3000 Yen (advanced sale) / 3500 Yen (box office)

All bands signed under SPEEDDISK will participate in this event.

HERE @ my Lj.

As usual, take what you want, comment if you want to, but CREDIT if you take.

Jen*.