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I really hope someone will be kind enough to record the Club Slazy Drama episodes and share it on Tumblr. It looks so good!

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The Precious Covers

Here I am with another time-travel in “Throwback Thursday”! Today’s subject is the second album by Inzargi, the famous vocalist of the visual band Megamasso, which is a cover compilation. It is named Visualist -Precious Hits of V-Rock Cover Song- and it was released on 21st March 2012; it features the covers of twelve songs among the most famous Japanese ones, all re-arranged and taken under other light. And now... let’s review!

-Yuuwaku (Temptation) [Glay]: the opening track, about a love beyond every sin, starts with a traditional rhythm and Inzargi’s vocals are animated at the right level; an energic rock ballad, which honours the original one. ---> 8.5/10

-B・BLUE [BOØWY]: the following track, about a painful love, is more softer than the previous one and it features a pounding drum; also Inzargi softens himself, but it is anyway enjoyable, probably more than the original. ---> 8/10

-I for You [Luna Sea]: the protagonist loves none than his lover in this song, started by a sweet guitar; a slow and fascinating ballad, where Inzargi shows than he can do harder songs. ---> 9/10

-Winter, again [Glay]: a town in a winter setting is the main image of this iconic song, which maintains the idilliac and nostalgic features of the original; Inzargi’s performance fits very well with the rest, in a song with a soft rock sound. ---> 8.5/10

-Romance [Penicillin]: a mistaken love, as explained here, is the main theme of another iconic song, which maintains or improves its original style; Inzargi’s vocals, more childish than expected, make this song nearer to Penicillin than ever, apart from the guitar interlude, which is more virtuous. ---> 9.5/10

-Spark [The Yellow Monkey]: a romantic night story is the main image of this song, started by a strong drum and an enraging guitar, where Inzargi sings in a different way compared to the original, with obscure and vibrant vocals, giving the track a different touch. ---> 9.5/10

-Another World [Gackt]: a world out of reality is the main image of this song, leaded by an energetic rock sound and by animated than ever vocals by Inzargi; a simple but enjoyable cover. ---> 8/10

-1/3 no junjou kanjou (1/3 Pure Heart Emotion) [SIam Shade]: love overcomes every imagination in this song. featuring a simple and happy rhythm; Inzargi sings in the same vibe of the original, which is anyway enjoyable. ---> 8.5/10

-High Pressure [T.M. Revolution]: summer is the love season in this song, where a whirling guitar opens to a rapid and playful rhythm; another simple but energetic track. ---> 8.5/10

-X [X Japan]: the anthem of the most important visual kei band, which gives strenght and hope is the core of this song, which has a stronger tone; Inzargi sings in an aggressive style, making this cover really awesome. ---> 9/10

-Forever Love [X Japan]: the eternal love is possibie in the best cover ever made in this album; maintaining the structure and the lenght of the original, Inzargi gives a new vocal identity to the ballad, showing his real talent in deep high notes and unexpected vibrato; a sublime work, which holds the comparison with the original. ---> 10/10

-However [Glay]: love is a bond which connects everyone indissolubly in this final cover, which is still on the ballad vibe, with a fresh and suggestive rhythm; a sweet track which fits the ending part. ---> 8.5/10

Final Vote ---> 9/10

In conclusion, Inzargi, homaging the great songs of the past, made a worth figure of himself. His incredible talent, which in his earlier years in Megamasso was not so exalted, goes from animated to mature singing, enclosing vibrato, high notes and vocal games; shortly Inzargi is a complete vocalist in his genre. And his brief solo phase helped him in being more aware of his skills and in fact since that time Megamasso grew in talent and creativity and that is why I started loving them more. I hope that Inzargi will improve more and more, because he is awesome in singing. An album for who wants to know Inzargi as singer, through the past hits of Japanese rock.

That’s all folks! See you on Sunday with a week-end special in “Focusing on...”!

Thanks for reading!

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I also translated Shinsetsu from the album Deep Snow, this one is the version sang by Inzargi. The next one will be one of the most recent release.

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Ryohei drinking NONI juice

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Ryohei <3

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Inzargi and Ryohei of Megamasso at the MINT NeKO store event on Feb. 23rd, 2014.