I agree with you and I also think this is their best album ever.I found it's so carefully organized to show a concept as a whole.Birth in the death is really my favorite! It make such a strong connection between the music and the imagine that if I close my eyes while listening, I can see exactly the pictuare they want to show!
Alice9's new album is coming, so I really hope you can review it. Plastic tree is a great band, too, if you can review their album/single that would be great!
I agree that they are an album band. But that's because Alice Nine do songs around repeated themes.
I just love A9. They are my favourite band but GEMINI holds a special place in my heart because it's about twins of light and shadow. Something I can really relate to within my own life experience. Overall, the album is a celebration of DEATH and the REBIRTHING process. Even when you lose someone close to you, they still get REBORN through your memories in a way, and so live on.
Although I think this was a very good album, it was still not the BEST. As of the moment, nothing has topped Zekkeishoku for me. That was a beautiful album. Overall though, I can consider it a masterpiece because of the way everything just seemed to fit together so perfectly and beautifully. I still think Gemini really makes the album...that song IS a masterpiece. Anyhow ideas for a band to review: flumpool? They're not really jrock,but they're awesome and mainstream haha <3
I think this one fairly good. Though to me, I think the first version reminded me too much of Muse's style. However, I very much loved the 3rd version. I personally think they did the best on the Alpha album.
i think gemini is their best album. and its really experimental thats why i love it. all of the tracks were mesmerizing but stargazer was just really weird for me. even when they sang it in their tokyo galaxy concert, i would always skip the stargazer part. gemini trilogy is their best song for me. you should check out their new single blue flame, they did g3 again which was awesome.
i think gemini is their best album. and its really experimental thats why i love it. all of the tracks were mesmerizing but stargazer was just really weird for me. even when they sang it in their tokyo galaxy concert, i would always skip the stargazer part. gemini trilogy is their best song for me. you should check out their new single blue flame, they did g3 again which was awsome.
Oh, by the way, you might be interested in the Shoxx interview they did about the album composition song by song and also Saga's entry about it. You can find it at the aliceinrainbows LJ community if ever.
"Vandalize" was my favorite album. I think the thing about A9 is that they're a band that have a good grasp on music. The vocals are rarely overwhelming, but rather Shou's voice coincides perfectly with the instrumentals. Like you said, this album was very carefully structured. It's like when you say "I love this album!" It really is the album itself that captures you rather than the songs individually. I really like your reviews; really good approach. Keep it up!
I strongly disagree. I was really disappointed by it. I didn't care for "Stargazer" nor "Senkou". The only song I enjoyed was "4U", for reasons similar to yours. But yeah. ALPHA beats the crap out of this album.
Omg, thank you so much for reviewing this album. Ive always had an issue with A9's songs (Even though i love them for their teamwork and skills) and i am soo picky with each and every one of them except for rainbow and a few exceptions. But hearing you give such strong and positive review, took the chance and time to listen to it and i FINALLY love them. Love this album, love 90% of their song. They really did an amazing job this time!
I've been an A9 fan for about 4 years now and i have to agree that i think GEMINI is their best album so far next to ALPHA. Their one before that, Vandalize, was a bit of a disappointment for me. With GEMINI, the instrumentality, the arrangements, composition, EVERYTHING was just off the charts. It had a consistent flow and even the band thinks it's their best work so far.
Ive been a big fan of alice nine for years and i did enjoy their Gemini Alum but it was ok for me , it sounded very mature and very grown up. I do admit they release amazing albums but i consider their album VANDALIZE their best maybe because in Gemini they included Stargazer and Sunkou and i did not like those singles at all but i did enjoy senkous side B track. Gemini is very well produced and such a mature jump from what A9 usually releases and i respect that.
i stmbled upon this review totally on accident but decided to watch anyways
excellent review you make a lot of really good points, while zekkeishoku is still my fave album in terms of my personal taste i must agree gemini is goddamn brilliant especially "gemini" the void and the luv. great review man
I can't give an opinion of if this is their best album or not was I've only listened to single songs, mostly here on Youtube so I don't have a good sense of what the whole albums are about. I still kinda of think Mirror Ball is my favorite song of thies, but only because it was it was the 1st I heard of this band last year when I stumbled across it which is also the 1st time I really took an interest in Jrock
Ummm...you did a great review, but you forgot to talk about the lyrics. Maybe when you review albums or songs you could talk about the lyrics as well?
I wouldn't actually agree.. I disagree that this is their best album. However, I did like this album.. and Alice Nine definitely releases better albums then singles. I really loved rumwolf and king&queen, although most of the songs were good.. I don't know.. I still feel it wasn't absolutely their best. Maybe because I didn't have any songs on the album that I was like, I LOVE this song.
@TH3JROCKFAN I would probably have to say Alpha really stood out for me. However, I think it might also be related to the way I am perceiving their music now. I listen to visual kei less then I used to, and therefore I haven't listened to Gemini as much as I should. Whereas, I was totally obsessed with Alice Nine when Alpha came out, which probably changed my perception.
I'll admit, I've never been a big fan of Alice Nine. On a whim, I decided to check out Gemini and I was completely blown away. Other than Stargazer, the songs on Gemini are incredible- but the real winner for me is birth in the death. ♥
For me, this is a front runner for album of the year. I'm still completely awestruck. I wish I could give you a band to review, but most of the ones I know of are on hiatus at the moment. :(
I was hoping this album would be epic, and it blew my mind. Vandalize was kind of a yawner for me, but Gemini is such a beautiful album as a whole. The song samples on the PSC site dont do it justice at all. I'm glad they are back to true form, with a strong rock album.
I love it. To me, this is the best album of Alice Nine. This album contains both rock and ballads that I like. Especially GEMINI, three of them. I couldn't help but keep replaying it.
I agree with you that Alice Nine is the "album band".
Thanks a lot for your review. I've been waiting for it :)
I haven't been able to listen to the album in its entirety (lack of money to go and buy it). But the tracks I have heard are very good. I've always been a huge fan of their instrumentation, but I'm not very big on Shou. It's not that I think he's a bad singer (the guy is pure talent), I just can't get into his voice sometimes personally.
Still, I liked the tracks I listened to Birth in the Death is really good IMO. Alice Nine are definitely going to be around for a long time.
Also. You should review SID's new album dead stock. It's a decent album that I believe has a few flaws. It lacks the potential to be a better album. I'd like to know what you think about it.
It's simplicity and jazz oriented feeling leads me to believe that Alice Nine. is capable of constructing music not only around what they are perceived as. I was disappointed with birth in the death. I felt that it sets up a mood that would lead into a worthy song, but abruptly ends without a conclusion. Entr'acte and Overture were not in my taste. Gemini is beautiful and well composed. Overall, instruments have come a long way. Best A9 album imo.
I finally got my copy today and I just got done listening to it. This album is amazing! The sound of the album was a surprise to me because it just sounds like NOTHING I have ever heard before. The way that they created the three Gemini track and just made them melt into one collective soul of a song was just... wow. I'm making everyone I know listen to this album! Thanks for the great review! I totally agree that it takes you through a musical journey and I am ready to take it again!
I'm rewatching this to get more pumped up for their new album! Are you going to be reviewing "9"? :D You totally gotta do it!
Asyia 1 week ago
I agree with you and I also think this is their best album ever.I found it's so carefully organized to show a concept as a whole.Birth in the death is really my favorite! It make such a strong connection between the music and the imagine that if I close my eyes while listening, I can see exactly the pictuare they want to show!
Alice9's new album is coming, so I really hope you can review it. Plastic tree is a great band, too, if you can review their album/single that would be great!
stary954 3 weeks ago
I agree that they are an album band. But that's because Alice Nine do songs around repeated themes.
I just love A9. They are my favourite band but GEMINI holds a special place in my heart because it's about twins of light and shadow. Something I can really relate to within my own life experience. Overall, the album is a celebration of DEATH and the REBIRTHING process. Even when you lose someone close to you, they still get REBORN through your memories in a way, and so live on.
vglp33 3 months ago
Although I think this was a very good album, it was still not the BEST. As of the moment, nothing has topped Zekkeishoku for me. That was a beautiful album. Overall though, I can consider it a masterpiece because of the way everything just seemed to fit together so perfectly and beautifully. I still think Gemini really makes the album...that song IS a masterpiece. Anyhow ideas for a band to review: flumpool? They're not really jrock,but they're awesome and mainstream haha <3
yunholove4ever 4 months ago
I think this one fairly good. Though to me, I think the first version reminded me too much of Muse's style. However, I very much loved the 3rd version. I personally think they did the best on the Alpha album.
Aventerra01 4 months ago
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Aventerra01 4 months ago
I love 4U a LOT!
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i think gemini is their best album. and its really experimental thats why i love it. all of the tracks were mesmerizing but stargazer was just really weird for me. even when they sang it in their tokyo galaxy concert, i would always skip the stargazer part. gemini trilogy is their best song for me. you should check out their new single blue flame, they did g3 again which was awesome.
gaaracrimson24 7 months ago
i think gemini is their best album. and its really experimental thats why i love it. all of the tracks were mesmerizing but stargazer was just really weird for me. even when they sang it in their tokyo galaxy concert, i would always skip the stargazer part. gemini trilogy is their best song for me. you should check out their new single blue flame, they did g3 again which was awsome.
gaaracrimson24 7 months ago
Do you think downloading albums is acceptable if you're going to buy it afterwards anyway???
law32O8 8 months ago
Oh, by the way, you might be interested in the Shoxx interview they did about the album composition song by song and also Saga's entry about it. You can find it at the aliceinrainbows LJ community if ever.
MiLexis96 9 months ago
"Vandalize" was my favorite album. I think the thing about A9 is that they're a band that have a good grasp on music. The vocals are rarely overwhelming, but rather Shou's voice coincides perfectly with the instrumentals. Like you said, this album was very carefully structured. It's like when you say "I love this album!" It really is the album itself that captures you rather than the songs individually. I really like your reviews; really good approach. Keep it up!
MiLexis96 9 months ago
I strongly disagree. I was really disappointed by it. I didn't care for "Stargazer" nor "Senkou". The only song I enjoyed was "4U", for reasons similar to yours. But yeah. ALPHA beats the crap out of this album.
OhtheSuffering 9 months ago
Omg, thank you so much for reviewing this album. Ive always had an issue with A9's songs (Even though i love them for their teamwork and skills) and i am soo picky with each and every one of them except for rainbow and a few exceptions. But hearing you give such strong and positive review, took the chance and time to listen to it and i FINALLY love them. Love this album, love 90% of their song. They really did an amazing job this time!
lilmaggie22 9 months ago
I've been an A9 fan for about 4 years now and i have to agree that i think GEMINI is their best album so far next to ALPHA. Their one before that, Vandalize, was a bit of a disappointment for me. With GEMINI, the instrumentality, the arrangements, composition, EVERYTHING was just off the charts. It had a consistent flow and even the band thinks it's their best work so far.
Great review! Keep'em coming.
anapana83 9 months ago
Ive been a big fan of alice nine for years and i did enjoy their Gemini Alum but it was ok for me , it sounded very mature and very grown up. I do admit they release amazing albums but i consider their album VANDALIZE their best maybe because in Gemini they included Stargazer and Sunkou and i did not like those singles at all but i did enjoy senkous side B track. Gemini is very well produced and such a mature jump from what A9 usually releases and i respect that.
TheYoyoyo93 9 months ago
i stmbled upon this review totally on accident but decided to watch anyways
excellent review you make a lot of really good points, while zekkeishoku is still my fave album in terms of my personal taste i must agree gemini is goddamn brilliant especially "gemini" the void and the luv. great review man
thefuckingdeviI 10 months ago
I can't give an opinion of if this is their best album or not was I've only listened to single songs, mostly here on Youtube so I don't have a good sense of what the whole albums are about. I still kinda of think Mirror Ball is my favorite song of thies, but only because it was it was the 1st I heard of this band last year when I stumbled across it which is also the 1st time I really took an interest in Jrock
BTW where did you order the album from?
NeoGee 10 months ago
Ummm...you did a great review, but you forgot to talk about the lyrics. Maybe when you review albums or songs you could talk about the lyrics as well?
DarkAngelBakuraLover 11 months ago
You should absolutely review the next single of UVERworld called Mondo Piece
It will be out April 6th but the song Mondo Piece is already out when they performed it in Tokyo Dome.
Also be sure to check out their 6th album when it's coming.
UVERworld is my favorite band of all time!
ZeroC0ol1989 11 months ago
I wouldn't actually agree.. I disagree that this is their best album. However, I did like this album.. and Alice Nine definitely releases better albums then singles. I really loved rumwolf and king&queen, although most of the songs were good.. I don't know.. I still feel it wasn't absolutely their best. Maybe because I didn't have any songs on the album that I was like, I LOVE this song.
myvluv333 11 months ago
@myvluv333
I am just curious what would you consider there best album?
TH3JROCKFAN 11 months ago
@TH3JROCKFAN I would probably have to say Alpha really stood out for me. However, I think it might also be related to the way I am perceiving their music now. I listen to visual kei less then I used to, and therefore I haven't listened to Gemini as much as I should. Whereas, I was totally obsessed with Alice Nine when Alpha came out, which probably changed my perception.
myvluv333 11 months ago
@TH3JROCKFAN I like them all, but my favourite songs are on the kasou musou shi mini album.
vglp33 3 months ago
I'll admit, I've never been a big fan of Alice Nine. On a whim, I decided to check out Gemini and I was completely blown away. Other than Stargazer, the songs on Gemini are incredible- but the real winner for me is birth in the death. ♥
For me, this is a front runner for album of the year. I'm still completely awestruck. I wish I could give you a band to review, but most of the ones I know of are on hiatus at the moment. :(
KakesHasFallen 11 months ago
When they retire, I am positive that Saga will be a Master Producer, not that he isn't already. I know who I'm gonna send my songs to to edit them.
MrCountCoCoaFang 11 months ago
I was hoping this album would be epic, and it blew my mind. Vandalize was kind of a yawner for me, but Gemini is such a beautiful album as a whole. The song samples on the PSC site dont do it justice at all. I'm glad they are back to true form, with a strong rock album.
sasayaki 11 months ago
I love it. To me, this is the best album of Alice Nine. This album contains both rock and ballads that I like. Especially GEMINI, three of them. I couldn't help but keep replaying it.
I agree with you that Alice Nine is the "album band".
Thanks a lot for your review. I've been waiting for it :)
NattouJ 11 months ago
I haven't been able to listen to the album in its entirety (lack of money to go and buy it). But the tracks I have heard are very good. I've always been a huge fan of their instrumentation, but I'm not very big on Shou. It's not that I think he's a bad singer (the guy is pure talent), I just can't get into his voice sometimes personally.
Still, I liked the tracks I listened to Birth in the Death is really good IMO. Alice Nine are definitely going to be around for a long time.
Phoenix117UK 11 months ago
Aww I wanted to hear your review for the song KING&QUEEN and 風凜 (Kazerin) I really loved those 2 songs as well
By the way, could you do a review BORN's Dogma album or SID's Dead Stock album?
AugieSubsJrock 11 months ago
Aww I wanted to hear your review for the song KING&QUEEN and 風凜 (Kazerin) I really loved those 2 songs as well
AugieSubsJrock 11 months ago
1person don't know Alice Nine and never listen their music, so he/she don't understand what he talking about :)
Btw: thanks for GEMINI reviem ^^ peace :3
Lumis15 1 year ago
agreed...I was kind of weary since I wasn't too happy with Alpha or Vandalized, but I was pleasantly surprised and really happy with this album.. ^^
azndeftones 1 year ago
This album is great because of the songs and can't listening give some credit to Saga for making this album
Stephkiryuchan619 1 year ago
Also. You should review SID's new album dead stock. It's a decent album that I believe has a few flaws. It lacks the potential to be a better album. I'd like to know what you think about it.
XxxXdeidara69XxxX 1 year ago
I completely fell in wonder and awe with Fuurin.
It's simplicity and jazz oriented feeling leads me to believe that Alice Nine. is capable of constructing music not only around what they are perceived as. I was disappointed with birth in the death. I felt that it sets up a mood that would lead into a worthy song, but abruptly ends without a conclusion. Entr'acte and Overture were not in my taste. Gemini is beautiful and well composed. Overall, instruments have come a long way. Best A9 album imo.
XxxXdeidara69XxxX 1 year ago
I finally got my copy today and I just got done listening to it. This album is amazing! The sound of the album was a surprise to me because it just sounds like NOTHING I have ever heard before. The way that they created the three Gemini track and just made them melt into one collective soul of a song was just... wow. I'm making everyone I know listen to this album! Thanks for the great review! I totally agree that it takes you through a musical journey and I am ready to take it again!
Asyia 1 year ago
i love gemini<3
make a video about radwimps or nico touches the walls...i think they're great
aminasasa 1 year ago 3
@aminasasa
As soon as Radwimps album drops I am reviewing it. I have never listened to Nico touches the walls. I will check it out thanks.
TH3JROCKFAN 1 year ago
@TH3JROCKFAN
Other than Hologram
TH3JROCKFAN 1 year ago
Alice Nine is epic, how could you ever not like em. I love there new album. One of the best. I can't stop listening to it :] Great Review man.
crazedcharlotte 1 year ago
Hmm, I've never liked A9, but I might give GEMINI a listen. :)
MrsKyouya 1 year ago
I love you. ;O;
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Thanks for the review, I can't wait to check it out.
sweetXricerockets 1 year ago 3