I always find myself with something that I want to write about here, but at the most awkward and inconvenient times. Like, when I'm walking home from school, or when I'm in the shower. There's no computer there! And I don't have an iPhone or anything technologically advanced like that, so I can't write it down. Then, when I'm finally in a position to be able to write something, I can't be bothered anymore. Damn I'm lazy. I guess it makes sense that one of my absolute favourite animals is the sloth. Seriously, those things are so frickin' adorable.
April! It was a really good month. Really, it was great for me. I guess I'll sum it up.
- LM.C's new album STRONG POP was released (of which I own limited A and B)
- SuG's new album LOLLIPOP KINGDOM was released (I have the 3939 Collectors Box)
- I got my copy of THE KIDDIE's new album MA★PIECE, which was actually released in March, but I had it shipped with SuG's album.
- I got a couple of new SEXPOT ReVeNGe things
- I got two h.NAOTO things! A really awesome h.ANARCHY cardigan, and a pair of Hangry&Angry shorts. Seriously, this made me so happy, I'm actually in love with h.NAOTO. Hirooka-san is such a genius with clothes.
- It was my mums birthday~ (I don't know how this was good for me, but y'know)
- I got the grades that I was aiming for in all my assessments! Whooooop~
- The term 1 holiday was within April
- Parent-Teacher interviews... all my teachers love me hehe (God knows why, I'm actually a terrible student)
I'm sure there are other things, but I can't remember them right now. I guess it's kind of late to talk about what happened in April now, anyway. We're almost half-way through May.
Lalalaherpaderpa. I completely forgot what else I was going to say for this. So I think it's best I leave it at that, otherwise I'm gonna implode my brain trying to remember what I had plannned.
Byebye~
NP - Bara Bara? by DEVI+TEC
Showing posts with label Lollipop Kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lollipop Kingdom. Show all posts
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Fuck You Days
Yay, its time! I mentioned in my last-last post that I would talk about SuG's new album LOLLIPOP KINGDOM next time. My bad. Well, here goes.
Just to make this clear, I'm not a reviewer, and this is by no means an *official* review. It's just my thoughts on the album/songs so far. I probably won't go into much detail, mainly because I'm not very good at describing what it is I like/dislike about songs and why. I just know whether I like something or not. Anyway, on with the show!
1. Lollipop Kingdom. Cleverly titled. Can't say much about it, it's what you'd expect an intro song from these boys to be. Gives a good impression of whats coming up in the album. Captures the essence/feeling of the album really well, but I guess thats what it is meant to do.
2.Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show. I personally love the name of this song, I think it's great, and so SuG. The song isn't all new, the PV was released a few weeks before the album. I actually love this song, it really grew on me. At a first listen it can sound a little messy and confusing, but once you get the flow of the song, it's fucking fantastic. Definitely a favourite on the album.
3. ☆Gimme×Gimme☆. Again, not new, but still so damn good. It's fun, it's positive, it's catchy as hell. There isn't a lot more to say about this one. This song had just been released as a single a few weeks before I got into SuG, so even though it wasn't the first song of theirs I heard, it still has a special place.
4. Toy Soldier. Now this is something that I didn't understand; another song that has already been released. I don't really think putting two singles next to each other is a good idea, but hey, thats just me. Whatever floats their boat. As for the song itself, well, meh. It's not a favourite of mine, it's certainly not one of their best. But its alright. It's fun to listen to, especially the "You ready? Yes sir!" bits. I like to do the little salute when I listen to it.
5. No! More! War! Wow, did this song surprise me. It really threw me, I'm not going to lie. To me, it sounds loosely 90's hip hop inspired, and at the moment I'm not sure that I like it all that much. But, I'll keep listening, and see how it goes. I may well come to love it in time.
6. crispy. I think the name of this song is really cute. And the song itself is pretty cute too. It has a chill feeling. It also sounds a little 90's hip hop inspired, so I suppose it flows nicely with No! More! War! Again, I'm not so crazy about this one, yet. I'll keep listening!
7. Howling Magic. Oh my god. This. This song is EASILY one of my favourites, if not the favourite. I can't explain what it is about this song, but it's so good. So fucking good. I'm sorry I can't be more descriptive, I just have too many feels for this song.
8. sleazy ARMY blood. I was a little worried about how this one would sound, what with its name and all, but I was pleasantly surprised. More than pleasantly, this is also one of my favourites. It has this really kickass feeling to it, lots of energy. I feel so badass walking down the street listening to it. I love the use of sound effects and such in this song, particularly the sirens. They're well placed in the song and really compliment it. Also, on a sort of side note, it makes me wonder why Takeru knows the word sleazy. Of all the English words... hah, I guess its actually just like him.
9. yellow strider. Mainly, I just want to say, why in the hell is this not a full song?! This is just one of those interlude type songs that SuG love to throw in. But seriously, this song is so incredible, it's actually another of my favourites, even though it's only 1 minute 29 seconds. I really, really wish SuG had made this a full song. It would have been so good.
10. SWEET COUNT DOWN -Album Ver-. As I'm sure a lot of others are, I'm already familiar with this song, as it was included on one version (I don't remember which) of SuGs last single before the album was released. I loved it then, I love it now. It's another song with that great, kickass feeling that SuG pull out every now and again, and they pull it off. I really like that theres an actual countdown in the song, and it's done well. I actually didn't notice the countdown until about the third listen. Herpaderplol.
11. Kitanai Kotoba. By this point I was beginning to wonder where the slow song would come in, and here it is! There always is one or two. What can I say about this song. It's really, really beautiful. It's stunning. It sent shivers down my spine. I love it when SuG come out with songs like this. You know, slower, where you can really feel Takeru pour all his heart and emotions into his words. The instrumental parts are really sweet sounding. It reminds me a lot of Kaori, from TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL. (When it comes to slow SuG songs, though, Misora is still, and will always be my favourite).
12. Fukanzen Beautyfool Days. I like the placing of this song after Kitanai Kotoba. You're left with all these intense feelings, and then Beautyfool Days comes on, and it brings the album back up to an upbeat, positive vibe. It's very uplifting. When I first heard the preview for this song, I was left feeling a little disappointed, as the extract they chose made it sound like it would be the same as their previous releases. But it really isn't anything like Toy Soldier, or Gimmie Gimmie for that matter. I love it. It's positive, in a way that isn't too peppy or oshare. It's a song that is really well put together.
13.DOKI DOKI TV CREW. Ahhh. It's fun! Really, it is! Its name sort of tells you that it's gonna be a fun, energetic, upbeat song. This one sounds 50's swing inspired, especially the guitar solo/instrumental parts. I don't quite love it, yet, so it's another one I'll keep listening to, I have a feeling I'll grow to love it.
14.Fancy Cake Yum Yum Show. Last but certainly not least. It's actually very different to Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show. But I think thats why it works. They compliment each other, which is, I'm pretty sure, what was inteded. Pastel Horror has a more, well, spooky, mysterious feel. It's darker, in a way. Fancy Cake is showy and glitzy, and feels more light-hearted. It feels like the last song that would be performed at a show, and it is, as for my edition it's the last song on the album. The last scene. You can almost visualize the curtains closing on this insane, spooky, magical show that you have just had the pleasure to witness.
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So, as you can probably already tell, I adore this album. It's spooky, yet cheerful. It's military, yet magical. It's different, yet familiar. It's everything you could ask for in an album and more. SuG pulled out all the stops with this one, and really succeeded in creating an incredible 3-D listening experience.
Damn, I wrote a lot more than I intended. I'm sorry if I wasn't much use, or any good as explaining things. I'll try do a better job next time (if there is a next time)!
NP - Howling Magic by SuG
Just to make this clear, I'm not a reviewer, and this is by no means an *official* review. It's just my thoughts on the album/songs so far. I probably won't go into much detail, mainly because I'm not very good at describing what it is I like/dislike about songs and why. I just know whether I like something or not. Anyway, on with the show!
1. Lollipop Kingdom. Cleverly titled. Can't say much about it, it's what you'd expect an intro song from these boys to be. Gives a good impression of whats coming up in the album. Captures the essence/feeling of the album really well, but I guess thats what it is meant to do.
2.Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show. I personally love the name of this song, I think it's great, and so SuG. The song isn't all new, the PV was released a few weeks before the album. I actually love this song, it really grew on me. At a first listen it can sound a little messy and confusing, but once you get the flow of the song, it's fucking fantastic. Definitely a favourite on the album.
3. ☆Gimme×Gimme☆. Again, not new, but still so damn good. It's fun, it's positive, it's catchy as hell. There isn't a lot more to say about this one. This song had just been released as a single a few weeks before I got into SuG, so even though it wasn't the first song of theirs I heard, it still has a special place.
4. Toy Soldier. Now this is something that I didn't understand; another song that has already been released. I don't really think putting two singles next to each other is a good idea, but hey, thats just me. Whatever floats their boat. As for the song itself, well, meh. It's not a favourite of mine, it's certainly not one of their best. But its alright. It's fun to listen to, especially the "You ready? Yes sir!" bits. I like to do the little salute when I listen to it.
5. No! More! War! Wow, did this song surprise me. It really threw me, I'm not going to lie. To me, it sounds loosely 90's hip hop inspired, and at the moment I'm not sure that I like it all that much. But, I'll keep listening, and see how it goes. I may well come to love it in time.
6. crispy. I think the name of this song is really cute. And the song itself is pretty cute too. It has a chill feeling. It also sounds a little 90's hip hop inspired, so I suppose it flows nicely with No! More! War! Again, I'm not so crazy about this one, yet. I'll keep listening!
7. Howling Magic. Oh my god. This. This song is EASILY one of my favourites, if not the favourite. I can't explain what it is about this song, but it's so good. So fucking good. I'm sorry I can't be more descriptive, I just have too many feels for this song.
8. sleazy ARMY blood. I was a little worried about how this one would sound, what with its name and all, but I was pleasantly surprised. More than pleasantly, this is also one of my favourites. It has this really kickass feeling to it, lots of energy. I feel so badass walking down the street listening to it. I love the use of sound effects and such in this song, particularly the sirens. They're well placed in the song and really compliment it. Also, on a sort of side note, it makes me wonder why Takeru knows the word sleazy. Of all the English words... hah, I guess its actually just like him.
9. yellow strider. Mainly, I just want to say, why in the hell is this not a full song?! This is just one of those interlude type songs that SuG love to throw in. But seriously, this song is so incredible, it's actually another of my favourites, even though it's only 1 minute 29 seconds. I really, really wish SuG had made this a full song. It would have been so good.
10. SWEET COUNT DOWN -Album Ver-. As I'm sure a lot of others are, I'm already familiar with this song, as it was included on one version (I don't remember which) of SuGs last single before the album was released. I loved it then, I love it now. It's another song with that great, kickass feeling that SuG pull out every now and again, and they pull it off. I really like that theres an actual countdown in the song, and it's done well. I actually didn't notice the countdown until about the third listen. Herpaderplol.
11. Kitanai Kotoba. By this point I was beginning to wonder where the slow song would come in, and here it is! There always is one or two. What can I say about this song. It's really, really beautiful. It's stunning. It sent shivers down my spine. I love it when SuG come out with songs like this. You know, slower, where you can really feel Takeru pour all his heart and emotions into his words. The instrumental parts are really sweet sounding. It reminds me a lot of Kaori, from TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL. (When it comes to slow SuG songs, though, Misora is still, and will always be my favourite).
12. Fukanzen Beautyfool Days. I like the placing of this song after Kitanai Kotoba. You're left with all these intense feelings, and then Beautyfool Days comes on, and it brings the album back up to an upbeat, positive vibe. It's very uplifting. When I first heard the preview for this song, I was left feeling a little disappointed, as the extract they chose made it sound like it would be the same as their previous releases. But it really isn't anything like Toy Soldier, or Gimmie Gimmie for that matter. I love it. It's positive, in a way that isn't too peppy or oshare. It's a song that is really well put together.
13.DOKI DOKI TV CREW. Ahhh. It's fun! Really, it is! Its name sort of tells you that it's gonna be a fun, energetic, upbeat song. This one sounds 50's swing inspired, especially the guitar solo/instrumental parts. I don't quite love it, yet, so it's another one I'll keep listening to, I have a feeling I'll grow to love it.
14.Fancy Cake Yum Yum Show. Last but certainly not least. It's actually very different to Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show. But I think thats why it works. They compliment each other, which is, I'm pretty sure, what was inteded. Pastel Horror has a more, well, spooky, mysterious feel. It's darker, in a way. Fancy Cake is showy and glitzy, and feels more light-hearted. It feels like the last song that would be performed at a show, and it is, as for my edition it's the last song on the album. The last scene. You can almost visualize the curtains closing on this insane, spooky, magical show that you have just had the pleasure to witness.
~
So, as you can probably already tell, I adore this album. It's spooky, yet cheerful. It's military, yet magical. It's different, yet familiar. It's everything you could ask for in an album and more. SuG pulled out all the stops with this one, and really succeeded in creating an incredible 3-D listening experience.
Damn, I wrote a lot more than I intended. I'm sorry if I wasn't much use, or any good as explaining things. I'll try do a better job next time (if there is a next time)!
NP - Howling Magic by SuG
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I'll Go Further And Further Away
Watching all the anime!
Well, no, not really. At the moment the only anime on my agenda are Hetalia, Naruto and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. I've actually already watched both of the Fullmetal Alchemist series, but they're just so good. I particularly love Brotherhood, so I'm rewatching it. I've also recently started reading the manga. I'd been wanting to read it for a long time, but I've been super busy, and I also have a lot of other series on the go at the moment. But I decided that I'd make time for it. And I regret nothing! It's great.
So I was talking about how I started watching Hetalia in my last post. I find it quite funny how, just after I posted that entry, I watched an episode in which Italy makes a very misleading phone call to Germany... you know, along the lines of "Help me", "It's stuck" and "Oww!". And just after I said that refrences to yaoi were subtle! Haha, I guess I jumped the gun there. It was actually very funny, though, I definitely laughed out loud. I'm just glad that my dad (who was in the room when I was watching it on my laptop) can't understand Japanese, and didn't see the subtitles! Still working through the series, though. It may take me a while though, with everything going on at school. I swear to god, shit is hitting the fan at the moment.
And now for Naruto! This series is by no means new to me. It was the first anime I ever watched. The thing is, I haven't quite seen all of it. I've seen, like, chunks. But there's a few gaps. So it's high time I went back to fill in those gaps! There's a couple of story arcs that I have to watch, starting with the Forest of Death. I'm just about done with that one, now. For the moment, I don't know what else to say. Other than I'm really enjoying it. What a way to spend the day off! Naruto marathon!
Oh, yeah, I have a day off school today! Because it's ANZAC Day. In short, it's a public holiday in Australia and New Zealand, to honour and celebrate those Australian/New Zealand soliders who fought at Gallipoli during WWI. I'm happy that it's on a Wednesday. It makes for a nice break in the middle of the week from school.
I was also going to talk about the manga I'm reading at the moment, but I'm outta steam. I think I'm going to go eat some ice cream. Naruto marathon, in my pajamas, with ice cream. Yeah. I like the sound of that.
OH WAIT. One more thing. Yesterday I got my copy of SuGs new album Lollipop Kingdom! I ordered the 3939 Collectors Box edition. Apparently, only 3939 copies of it were made. If that's true, I feel so lucky. And as for the album itself. Holy damn. It's so fucking perfect. But I'll talk about it more next time. ;D
Bye bye~
NP - Howling Magic by SuG
Well, no, not really. At the moment the only anime on my agenda are Hetalia, Naruto and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. I've actually already watched both of the Fullmetal Alchemist series, but they're just so good. I particularly love Brotherhood, so I'm rewatching it. I've also recently started reading the manga. I'd been wanting to read it for a long time, but I've been super busy, and I also have a lot of other series on the go at the moment. But I decided that I'd make time for it. And I regret nothing! It's great.
So I was talking about how I started watching Hetalia in my last post. I find it quite funny how, just after I posted that entry, I watched an episode in which Italy makes a very misleading phone call to Germany... you know, along the lines of "Help me", "It's stuck" and "Oww!". And just after I said that refrences to yaoi were subtle! Haha, I guess I jumped the gun there. It was actually very funny, though, I definitely laughed out loud. I'm just glad that my dad (who was in the room when I was watching it on my laptop) can't understand Japanese, and didn't see the subtitles! Still working through the series, though. It may take me a while though, with everything going on at school. I swear to god, shit is hitting the fan at the moment.
And now for Naruto! This series is by no means new to me. It was the first anime I ever watched. The thing is, I haven't quite seen all of it. I've seen, like, chunks. But there's a few gaps. So it's high time I went back to fill in those gaps! There's a couple of story arcs that I have to watch, starting with the Forest of Death. I'm just about done with that one, now. For the moment, I don't know what else to say. Other than I'm really enjoying it. What a way to spend the day off! Naruto marathon!
Oh, yeah, I have a day off school today! Because it's ANZAC Day. In short, it's a public holiday in Australia and New Zealand, to honour and celebrate those Australian/New Zealand soliders who fought at Gallipoli during WWI. I'm happy that it's on a Wednesday. It makes for a nice break in the middle of the week from school.
I was also going to talk about the manga I'm reading at the moment, but I'm outta steam. I think I'm going to go eat some ice cream. Naruto marathon, in my pajamas, with ice cream. Yeah. I like the sound of that.
OH WAIT. One more thing. Yesterday I got my copy of SuGs new album Lollipop Kingdom! I ordered the 3939 Collectors Box edition. Apparently, only 3939 copies of it were made. If that's true, I feel so lucky. And as for the album itself. Holy damn. It's so fucking perfect. But I'll talk about it more next time. ;D
Bye bye~
NP - Howling Magic by SuG
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