Just listened to all of the songs and I'm very pleased.
My favourite is Continuation of dream, followed by World in flames and Replicant Blue.
But yeah, the songs are all great...well, except I dunno what to do with A.Hitlor. The title also makes me a bit uneasy tbh -.-
Huh, I still have to decide whether to buy a physical copy or just the mp3's...
Oh wow, thank you!! I know it must have taken a long time. Well, here's my little review:
Cold Sabbath
The perfect SE for Lin. It's grandiose and epic. (And I think some sound effect was re-used from Madeth gray'll...!)
From the End...
My impression: it was good. Definitely “a Lin song,” but a little evolved.
Royal Blood
Some vocal parts (“... meguru ...”) are catchy, but I don't like the instrumentation—too chariots-esque.
Continuation of Dream
Woah!! It reminded me a bit of the Sonic Adventure casino level—that was unexpected for sure! It's weird—the beats seem awkward, but work in that context—but a good point in their career. I feel this song has opened doors for them: “we're not just this type of band, but we can do this sound as well!” It makes me excited for their future.
Mind Confusion
Glad they included this mix of classic Lin and “Continuation”-style Lin, but I dislike that the chorus is lighter than the rest of the song. However, it's convinced me of REIYA as a drummer—although I doubted him initially, he knows how to give the sense of scale, with his rolling drums, that Lin needs.
World In Flames
My favorite for sure—the only word that describes it is “pretty.” A masterful mix of early 90s visual kei and current visual kei—absolutely wonderful. (I'll be shocked if KISAKI didn't write it!)
Fall...
A “typical Lin” song. Old territory for the band, but necessary to ground the album—a band needs to push ahead without abandoning the past.
A.Hitlor.
There's a bit which I love that makes me think “falling down the stairs.” But other than that, too sleazy, filtered, aggressive, and all around chariots-esque for my taste.
Replicant Blue
I like it. It's akin to “Diamond Dust” in terms of tone—it's pretty, but not soft. Fits nicely beside “World in Flames”—although I don't like it as much as that one—and I can see myself listening to it often.
The ins and outs
A hodgepodge. Some parts are classic (“Sterilization” side) Lin, but others are new and experimental. I love RIKU's crying, the piano, and the solos, but other parts (the choral backing) aren't successful. Seems like they were testing out a lot of ideas at once—and I wish they'd saved some of them for better songs.
I really like it overall! I think it's exactly what an album should be: classic-sounding, fan-pleasing songs mixed with experimentation and evolution. Very successful in my opinion, and I can't wait to buy the MP3s next week!
Thank you so much for uploading this!! <3 I have to wait a while for my copy (stupidly slow mail here), so it's really nice to be able to listen to this now. (^_^)
Actually, thank you for uploading and posting everything all the time. You're really awesome for providing us with all the 凛 goodies. XD
I'm addicted to this album already! 凛 really keeps getting better and better. I really, really hope the sales are good for this and it encourages them to come back from the pause soon!
I can't really pick a favorite yet, it's all just so awesome. For now I think Royal Blood, A.Hitlor. and The ins and outs are stuck the most in my head.
A bit dissapointing. A 3 min SE? I feel tricked T^T
From the End...
Amazing, amazing, amazing, awesome, and AMAZING! One of the best songs in the regular edition along with Royal Blood
Royal Blood
The verses and non-singing parts are really catchy. The beginning and ending is cool. The chorus is still sinking in though (it is a bit typical imo).
Continuation of dream
WHAT KIND OF AMAZING MASTERPIECE IS THIS??????????? I love the jazzy sound of it! (I love jazzy sounds in general lol) Never expected this kind of song from Lin. I am impressed, a lot impressed (0)
Mind confusion
It was good. I just don't remember it very well x]
World In Flames
It was good, better than I expected from the preview. Good way to finish off the album!
Fall..
Honestly, didn't sink in too well. But I only listened to it once so... but it didn't impact me like the other songs.
A. Hitlor
A.Hitlor was better than Fall.. I liked the screaming much better in this song than Fall..
I'm done now. Sorry for the long review-like comment xD
I really am in love with this album! Even more depressed about the hiatus because of it.
i love the full album
but if i have to choose favorites, these are continuation of dream, mind confusion, fall..., and the ins and outs
but all great !
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Thank you so much for uploading <3
Just listened to all of the songs and I'm very pleased. My favourite is Continuation of dream, followed by World in flames and Replicant Blue. But yeah, the songs are all great...well, except I dunno what to do with A.Hitlor. The title also makes me a bit uneasy tbh -.-
Huh, I still have to decide whether to buy a physical copy or just the mp3's...
2011-08-26
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Oh wow, thank you!! I know it must have taken a long time. Well, here's my little review:
Cold Sabbath The perfect SE for Lin. It's grandiose and epic. (And I think some sound effect was re-used from Madeth gray'll...!)
From the End... My impression: it was good. Definitely “a Lin song,” but a little evolved.
Royal Blood Some vocal parts (“... meguru ...”) are catchy, but I don't like the instrumentation—too chariots-esque.
Continuation of Dream Woah!! It reminded me a bit of the Sonic Adventure casino level—that was unexpected for sure! It's weird—the beats seem awkward, but work in that context—but a good point in their career. I feel this song has opened doors for them: “we're not just this type of band, but we can do this sound as well!” It makes me excited for their future.
Mind Confusion Glad they included this mix of classic Lin and “Continuation”-style Lin, but I dislike that the chorus is lighter than the rest of the song. However, it's convinced me of REIYA as a drummer—although I doubted him initially, he knows how to give the sense of scale, with his rolling drums, that Lin needs.
World In Flames My favorite for sure—the only word that describes it is “pretty.” A masterful mix of early 90s visual kei and current visual kei—absolutely wonderful. (I'll be shocked if KISAKI didn't write it!)
Fall... A “typical Lin” song. Old territory for the band, but necessary to ground the album—a band needs to push ahead without abandoning the past.
A.Hitlor. There's a bit which I love that makes me think “falling down the stairs.” But other than that, too sleazy, filtered, aggressive, and all around chariots-esque for my taste.
Replicant Blue I like it. It's akin to “Diamond Dust” in terms of tone—it's pretty, but not soft. Fits nicely beside “World in Flames”—although I don't like it as much as that one—and I can see myself listening to it often.
The ins and outs A hodgepodge. Some parts are classic (“Sterilization” side) Lin, but others are new and experimental. I love RIKU's crying, the piano, and the solos, but other parts (the choral backing) aren't successful. Seems like they were testing out a lot of ideas at once—and I wish they'd saved some of them for better songs.
I really like it overall! I think it's exactly what an album should be: classic-sounding, fan-pleasing songs mixed with experimentation and evolution. Very successful in my opinion, and I can't wait to buy the MP3s next week!
2011-08-26
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Thank you so much for uploading this!! <3 I have to wait a while for my copy (stupidly slow mail here), so it's really nice to be able to listen to this now. (^_^) Actually, thank you for uploading and posting everything all the time. You're really awesome for providing us with all the 凛 goodies. XD I'm addicted to this album already! 凛 really keeps getting better and better. I really, really hope the sales are good for this and it encourages them to come back from the pause soon! I can't really pick a favorite yet, it's all just so awesome. For now I think Royal Blood, A.Hitlor. and The ins and outs are stuck the most in my head.
2011-08-26
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Cold Sabbath
From the End...
Royal Blood
Continuation of dream
Mind confusion
World In Flames
Fall..
A. Hitlor
I'm done now. Sorry for the long review-like comment xD I really am in love with this album! Even more depressed about the hiatus because of it.
2011-08-26
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i love the full album but if i have to choose favorites, these are continuation of dream, mind confusion, fall..., and the ins and outs but all great !
2011-08-25
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