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The Best Metal - Rock Band You Never Heard Of
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The band was formed by childhood friends Yoshiki and Toshi in 1976. Lots of places on the internet to look up information on them. Just search for "X Japan" and "X-Japan" and "XJapan". Their music was an unusual blend of speed metal and ballads - hard rocking, guitar ripping, pounding beats blended with beautiful melodies - played by some of the best guitarists in Japan, one of the best drummers in the world (seriously) and sung by some guy with a voice sometimes like an angel, sometimes like a devil. All the songs are their own original compositions. They were also one of the pioneers of visual kei "Visual Shock" - well you can find out about that by looking up the band itself.
This review is for the Last Live performance from the Tokyo Dome, December 31st, 1997 - The band had announced it's break up without specifying reasons - which were rumored to be Toshi's wife's problems with his time commitments and some creative differences between the friends. They got together this last time to say goodbye to their fans in Japan.
Alright, this cd is probably the best live concert I have ever seen in 30 years of going to see the Stones, Metallica, Pink Floyd, G&R, Van Halen and all the icons of my generation. The audience participation is great in it. Honestly they miss a beat a couple times because they haven't been performing together for awhile, but really make up for it by the heart they put into the music. If you were watching the dvd you would see why they miss a beat. They're just all into the audience and one time Toshi makes Yoshiki cry with the opening to a song and Yoshiki pays him back by doing the same at the opening of the next song all the while trying to keep a beat going for 60,000 people singing along. If you want perfection, grab a studio cd but if you want Live... get this or the Dahlia tour cd (if you can find it).
Customer Reviews for Last Live Cd
Special Review (It really deserves 10 stars)
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The CD includes all the next songs, obviously recorded directly from the Last Live at the Tokyo Dome:- AMETHYST : This is a charming song, obviously great, the original song wasn't recorded in any of their albums. Therefore its great. How I rate it: 8.5/10. - RUSTY NAIL : Many of you maybe have heard about this song before. It's great, very melodic. Piano, Drums, Guitars, Bass and excelent Lyrics. Probably their best song of all. How I rate it: 10/10. Simply great. My Favourite. - WEEK END : My favorite song of their album "BLUE BLOOD". Very cool, hard Rock, some "Guns and Roses" style like. Really Cool Guitars on it. How I rate it : 10/10. - SCARS : This song rocks. It's their 2nd best song of their last album "DAHLIA", right after Rusty Nail. Cool Vocals on it. Put special atention to all the special music effects on it. Really great. How I rate it : 9/10. - DAHLIA : Their most melodic song of the album "DAHLIA". Great Lyrics. Cool Guitars. A definetly Must for every ROCK and J-Rock fan. How I rate it: 9.5/10. - DRUM DREAK : In this Drum Dreak Yoshiki shows all his super abbilities with the drum, just great, even though it is only a drum. How I rate it: 8.5/10. But his abbilities with the drum deserve a "20". - DRAIN : One of the best songs of the album "DAHLIA". Totally in English. Supreme Vocals on it. How I rate it: 9/10. - PIANO SOLO : Ecstasy, a supreme piano solo, unique. How I rate it: 10/10. - CRUCIFY MY LOVE : Sweet and Sad Ballad. From their album "DAHLIA". Simply Great. How I rate it: 9/10. - Longing-Togireta melody- : "I sing Without you...", this song is unique, a ballad with everything needed to be one of their best songs. From their album "DAHLIA". How I rate it: 10/10. - Kurenai : Definetly one of their most famous singles. Right from their albums "VANISHING VISION" (ENGLISH VERSION OF THE SONG)and "BLUE BLOOD" (JAPANESE VERSION OF THE SONG). One of my favourites. How I rate it: 9.5/10. - ORGASM : Nice title, huh, lol. It is a cool song. Check out the drums and guitars in this song, they rock, the volcas are simple, nothing out of this world. How I rate it: 8/10. - DRUM SOLO : DRUM SOLO; DRUM SOLO. WOW!!!!!!. If you liked the Drum Dreak don't wait to hear this one, it rocks. How I rate it: 9/10. - FOREVER LOVE : "Mou hitori de, Arukenai..." (I can't walk, on my own, lonely..."). This is the best example of "GREAT BALLAD". Played on Hide's funeral =(, really sad song, but excellent. With beautiful Lyrics, great guitars, piano and everything. How I rate it: 10/10. - PROLOGUE : World's Anthem. This one is the first song of their album "BLUE BLOOD". It's great and Melodic, something like a J-ROCK's National Anthem, weird isn't it. How I rate it: 8.5/10. - X : "You are the Best...", The group's Song, it is something like their Anthem, The Drums on this song rock, also the guitars but at the very end of the song. Check this song. First appeared in their album "BLUE BLOOD". How I rate it: 9/10. - ENDLESS RAIN : Lovely Unique Song. Sweet Ballad, probably one of their most famous ballads. This song deserves to be listened. And in this Last Live has a different Ending. Check it out. How I rate it: 10/10. - CURTAIN CALL : Something like a little break, for the group of course. Nothing out of the common. How I rate it: 8.5/10. - SAY ANYTHING : Their best ballad of their album "Jealousy". It rocks. Check it out. Speacially to the piano and vocals. How I rate it: 9.5/10. - LAST SONG : As it is sayed on its title. It is their last Song, Lovely, Really Sad, But unique. The piano on this is great, but speacially the pop like sounds. How I rate it: 10/10. - EPILOGUE(TEARS) : The main reason why you must buy this CD. Their best Ballad of all, first appeared in "DAHLIA". It is unique. My 2nd favourite song right after Rusty Nail. It rocks, this version is really something to remember: "Dry your tears with love..." . It rocks. How I Rate it: 100/10. I din't make any mistake it really deserves 100/10.
Editorial Reviews for Last Live Audio Cd
Album Details
Recorded Live at the Tokyo Dome in 1997. Initial Copies Feature a Limited Transparent Case and Deluxe Inlay Booklet.
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