Super Eurobeat 203

the_ditz · Post by **the_ditz** » 30 Apr 2010, 11:02

Ugh, just had an email from JList saying that they are currently out of stock of 3000Yen iTunes Japan cards

Does anyone know of any other websites that would allow you to purchase these cards and they will scan the card to you? I really want to try and get this before the release on Wednesday...

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 30 Apr 2010, 11:26

Try eBay? There's heaps of people selling iTunes Japan Music Cards (some are cheaper than JBOX) and I'm sure most will scan the code and send it to you. Best you ask the seller first before buying though.

the_ditz · Post by **the_ditz** » 01 May 2010, 15:22

Thanks Jay - card is purchased and code received in a matter of hours. Now I just need Wednesday to come around (or Tuesday night as the case may be...

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sonique · Post by **sonique** » 02 May 2010, 09:18

002 MOMO SEND ME AN ANGEL
012 STEPHY I BELONG TO YOU

I'm looking forward to these two; nothing more to say...!

the_ditz · Post by **the_ditz** » 04 May 2010, 18:56

For anyone that's interested, the album is now available to buy on iTunes Japan. Weird that Diabolik is actually the shortest track on the whole album - every other song is over 5 minutes

I'll post some thoughts when I've had time to digest the full versions

EDIT: Before anyone corrects me, Try Me (Rock Mix) is 4:34, but I'm not really counting that as a new Eurobeat track

Only listened to David Dima and Momo so far, but already I'm loving this new album - quality is high, with some quality synth hooks and loads of energy.

Tiger · Post by **Tiger** » 04 May 2010, 19:23

I'm anxious to hear what other people think of I Belong To You, because after hearing the full version, I was speechless, not knowing what to think. A part of me wants to not like it, but without reluctance, I continue to play it. It is a song that one would expect to hear on a dance or trance album, and it has been done before with Because I Need U / Renoir, but I don't know. I did feel that the production was better on this than Because I Need U, plus better vocals obviously.

Freedom.... it's alright

Nothing like Fight & Go unfortunately

I still like the riff (or intro) though. I still HATE that part at 3:12 though -_- It sounds terrible and so random. They did the same thing in I Can't Stop Loving You too in the middle...

the_ditz · Post by **the_ditz** » 04 May 2010, 19:38

Tiger wrote:I'm anxious to hear what other people think of I Belong To You, because after hearing the full version, I was speechless, not knowing what to think. A part of me wants to not like it, but without reluctance, I continue to play it. It is a song that one would expect to hear on a dance or trance album, and it has been done before with Because I Need U / Renoir, but I don't know. I did feel that the production was better on this than Because I Need U, plus better vocals obviously.

I'm probably not the best person to ask as I seem to be well known as a fan of the slower dance-influenced styles in Eurobeat, but for what it's worth I reckon I Belong To You sounds excellent. It still has the Dima "bite" - something that's really difficult to explain, but it's heard in the tenor of the kick drum and the various synth bursts in the background. Stephy's vocals tread the line between a more "traditional" Eurobeat vocalist and the extravagant style of Mari-San, and overall the track reminds me so much of early 90's dance tracks like Real Love by The Time Frequency (one of my personal favourites).

It's going to be a marmite song without a doubt - people will either love it and embrace the changes or they'll turn their nose up in disgust and mourn the further commercialisation of Eurobeat. For me, it's most definitely the former and I look forward to more visionary tracks in this style

At this very early stage, my top 5 tracks are:

1st: SEND ME AN ANGEL
2nd: I BELONG TO YOU
3rd: TAKE THIS WAY (biggest surprise on the album for me!)
4th: FREEDOM
5th: TOY FOR LOVE

...although Waiting For Your Hero, My Dream and The Snake Around are all knocking on the door of the top 5 as well! What an excellent album all-round - I was concerned that after such strong samples, I would disappointed, but I'm digging virtually every track. Even Grandpa Dave singing Try Me has a certain odd charm to it (crazy piano riffs and a fairly drowsy guitar solo - he's definitely been smoking something these past months!!)

EDIT: You know, I think Toy For Love might just be the kind of simple genius song that only comes around every few years. It's fascinating and makes me want to play it again and again! Also, I cannot stop laughing at the king of weird surprised yet pleasurable noise given off around the 2:58 mark. Here's a short 7 second sample so you can hear what I'm talking about... http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/53528711/file.html

drnrg · Post by **drnrg** » 04 May 2010, 23:51

Tiger

I'm anxious to hear what other people think of I Belong To You, because after hearing the full version, I was speechless, not knowing what to think. A part of me wants to not like it, but without reluctance, I continue to play it. It is a song that one would expect to hear on a dance or trance album, and it has been done before with Because I Need U / Renoir, but I don't know. I did feel that the production was better on this than Because I Need U, plus better vocals obviously.

I heard this and it's not working at all for me. Too comercial and a beat away from Lady Gaga style.

the_ditz

Also, I cannot stop laughing at the king of weird surprised yet pleasurable noise given off around the 2:58 mark. Here's a short 7 second sample so you can hear what I'm talking about... http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/53528711/file.html

that sounds like Nando being someone's Toy 4 Love.

Mikaeru · Post by **Mikaeru** » 05 May 2010, 02:29

Really digging the album, very solid throughout (even Try Me is pretty good). Funny thing, with all the experimental songs, a couple of the more "traditional" songs almost sound retro. Although, really, it's not a very surprising album. Everyone seems to be about what you'd expect from them, but done very well this time. Probably won't change anyone's minds about certain things (Domino singing Japanese, the influx of other styles, etc), but if you do like them, they'll be great.

First time hearing Diabolik, was really surprised. Feels different, but good.

Not really getting the questionableness of I Belong to You. Not nearly as different from eurobeat as Because I Need U. Not even as different as Emotions, which I thought was pretty non-eurobeat. Seems like a very solid song.

Loving 1-0-9, but I think Send Me An Angel wins the album for me. (shocker, I know

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Jay · Post by **Jay** » 05 May 2010, 04:11

Uh... Okay. I listened to the album twice through.

It's interesting because this is one of only very few albums I can listen through from start to end with no problems... There are no truly bad songs as such, which is good; however, at the same time, there isn't one song that I'd want to put on repeat either. Reminds me of SEB187 where I'd probably rate every song as 6, 7 or 8 out of 10. My review for this album will most likely be like that, but I'll listen to the album a bit more before I write it up.

As for my first impressions of these songs, 'Send Me An Angel' and 'One-O-Nine' are near the bottom of the barrel, whereas 'Take This Way' and 'Toy For Love' appear to be the highlights of the album. Like I said though, these songs aren't exceptionally bad or exceptionally good.

Febru · Post by **Febru** » 05 May 2010, 04:20

Mikaeru wrote:but I think Send Me An Angel wins the album for me. (shocker, I know )

Even though I only heared the sample of this song (comparing it to the rest of the album samples ;p) I agree; Send Me an Angel is definitly my favorite on the cd.

Javy · Post by **Javy** » 05 May 2010, 04:42

So far I LOVE Toy For Love but that probably surprises no one at all. Freedom is nothing special for me... sounds pretty typical forgetable and I totally hate the riff. I thought this track was supposed to be "experimental". The Stephy track is better than I anticipated but its not eurobeat. I would enjoy more tracks like it but definitely no where near SEB.

#Infinity · Post by **#Infinity** » 05 May 2010, 05:07

Um, I really hope they post this album on Musico, too? I can just hope they're just a little late...

Javy · Post by **Javy** » 05 May 2010, 05:09

Its been on musico for a while

drnrg · Post by **drnrg** » 05 May 2010, 06:29

Jay

As for my first impressions of these songs, 'Send Me An Angel' and 'One-O-Nine' are near the bottom of the barrel, whereas 'Take This Way' and 'Toy For Love' appear to be the highlights of the album. Like I said though, these songs aren't exceptionally bad or exceptionally good.

Does any one get the feeling that Take This Way is part two to Ready Forever? Incredible song and that riff....OMG! It totally took me by surprise since it was ommited form the preview. Seeing that Ready Forever was written a while back on TIME, this new Take My Way must have been a sort of request from AVEX. It's like they told Dall Ora to make Ready Forever even better and more powerful.

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