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181 - Let's Talk About Socks
Do As Infinity - Do As Infinty X | NoGoD - STAND UP!
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In our straight-forward 181st episode we are tasked with dissecting the newest Do As infinity album. Joy! There's also a single by some people who like to dress up and do things to bibles. I dunno, they're one of LoKi's favorite bands.
BULLSHIT-FREE-NOTES!
That's the real question. The only way you'll know our preferences on the matter is to listen to the entire episode and get to the B-roll, so get crackin'!
180 - To French Or Not To French?
Sexy Zone - Sexy Summer ni Yuki ga Furu | MEG - WEAR I AM
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In our most Parisian Podcast yet we cover the latest album by the oh-so-cultured-electro-pop-turned-lounge-singer MEG. It is best heard while sipping espresso and considering which fine bagette to buy at the local boulangerie. Sexy Zone's latest single, on the other hand, is best heard after turning the volume all the way down. Trust us, we're experts.
LES-NOTES-PRÉTENTIEUX!
As many of you know, B'z has been touring America for the past few weeks to promote their self-titled debut English album. We were given the opportunity to ask a few questions about the tour, their album, and thier process.
GK: After nearly 25 years of activity as artists, what keeps bringing you back to music? What keeps the songwriting process fresh?
Tak: We just keep creating and doing what we do best. Being a member of B'z motivates me to work hard and keep on going.
Koshi: It’s pure pleasure for me to put on a show and have people come to see it. Looking back on our 24 years, I think that we’ve been rendering ourselves in each era in the best way. And we’re still trying new things like this English album.
Trust us, you don't want to see ours. It's a cross between the face you make when you smell cookies and when you have an entire package of Sweet Tarts in your mouth; that is to say, not pretty.
179 - Oh! Face
Girls' Generation - Oh! | Superfly - Force
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Erin sits out the episode this week because she's on a super-classy business outing, but that doesn't stop us from reviewing the latest Japanese remake by Korean supergroup Girls' Generation! We also spend time with reviewing "Force," the hit album by Superfly. That's right, two releases by artists who have garnered a consistently mixed reception on the show. What will we think of them this time? There's only one way to find out.
SUSPENSEFUL-NOTES!
B’z is one hell of a big deal. They’re the best-selling artists in Japan, and in the top 100 best-selling artists in the world. They were the first band from Asia to have their handprints and signatures added to the RockWalk in Hollywood. They’ve held 9 of the top 10 Oricon spots in a single week, and have the most #1’s of any band.
B’z is one hell of a big deal.
When I arrived at Showbox SoDo, this was all that I could keep in my head. Their legendary status, the hugeness of these rock heros that would come on stage in just a few hours. The crowd hummed and vibrated, whispering and laughing nervously like teenagers prepping for a first date.
The excitement was intense, but perhaps misplaced my expectations. Although the show was good - one of the best I’ve been to - it would have been better if it hadn’t taken so long to get it’s steam up.
What can we say? We're bird watchers.
178 - Robin Swallow
GARNET CROW - Nostalgia | SPYAIR - Just Do It
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This week's episode is brought to you by copious amounts of alcohol and the dirty, dirty minds of LoKi and Erin! Take a tangential journey through the J-music scene that stretches from Nostalgia by GARNET CROW all the way to SPYAIR's latest album. There are plenty of twists, turns, surprises, and even a B-roll so you better listen to the entire thing, goddamnit!
MOUTHFUL-O-NOTES!
God, I love cookies! I practically pray to the gods of butter and sugar every night before I go to bed. Wait, what do you mean 'not that kind of cookie?' We’re supposed to be talking about internet cookies? Made of 1s and 0s? Lame. But, hey! Without internet cookies I wouldn’t have received a birthday gift from the listeners (thanks again for that!).
177 - God Bless The Cookies
Ieiri Leo - Bless You | Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Landmark
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This week we review a Japanese rock powerhouse: Asian Kung-Fu Generation. They’ve mastered producing, recording, and promoting live events. But can they master our hearts? Well you’ll only know if you listen to the episode all the way through, rank us on iTunes and like us on Facebook! MUAHAHAHA!
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