Do you rule artists out?

[primavera♥]

Originally Posted by GRACE

I used to listen to some visual kei back in the day(A bit of Dir En Grey, bit of AnCafe, there was another band but I stopped caring). But then I began to realize that they all sounded the same, and most of their appeal came from shock value over talent so I stopped.

imo, visual kei bands are like gateway musicians for American weeaboos who want to be "cool and edgy." Like any other phase, they're eventually grown out of.

I observe music a lot more deeply than to consider them all sounding the same. Diru, An Cafe, Versailles, Deadman, vistlip., The GazettE, 12012, Megamasso, Miyavi, SuG, Exist Trace, Serial Number, Glacier, Lolita 23q, Nightmare, Vidoll, Danger Gang, LM.C, Malice Mizer, D, etc etc. And the angura-kei MUCC all sound the same?
I definitely never realized this and probably never will. As easch band has its own characteristics etc etc that make them that band

A phase for you. I'm 15. idk what is a phase. I've only been listening to it for yrs. Bands come and go (ayabie). Members die (jasmine you). But this has not ended for me a bit
"American weeabos" makes it hard to take one seriously when they generalize vkei fans like that. Like any other artists I listen to them because I like their music. Their image has had a different personal affect on me.

Honestly considering its "rock" music and bands have a similar structure is the only way I can get that generalization of all bands

On another note. Non vkei rock bands would have to be just as similar sounding. All rock bands really
And if vkei bands are so similar I could honestly just say the kpop and jpop in general.

@koshka: can u really say they are more "concerned" with their image than many other artists? Its not like it really takes sooooo much thought and planning to have their image.
Considering were ayu fans here......anyway its sad u only followed them for your crush and not music. Maya is quite talented imo

@Kanzaki88: I apologize if the mood of the thread is sour. I don't no mean to come off so negatively. I'm in a very neutral mood right now really.
Its tedious discussing vkei in depth (or trying to) but I will reply to something I see if I find it necesary to share my opinion.

[GRACE]

Originally Posted by StrawbariSnowAyumi

A phase for you. I'm 15. idk what is a phase. I've only been listening to it for yrs. Bands come and go (ayabie). Members die (jasmine you). But this has not ended for me a bit
"American weeabos" makes it hard to take one seriously when they generalize vkei fans like that. Like any other artists I listen to them because I like their music. Their image has had a different personal affect on me.

I lol'd SO ****ING HARD. Give it a couple a years sweetie, you'll understand what I mean when you exit puberty

[primavera♥]

Originally Posted by GRACE

I lol'd SO ****ING HARD. Give it a couple a years sweetie, you'll understand what I mean when you exit puberty

Sorry but I don't think my mind operates in the same way as yours, hun. And that I'm not following things as a trend.
But its okay. but wait are u an adult?

[GRACE]

Originally Posted by StrawbariSnowAyumi

Sorry but I don't think my mind operates in the same way as yours, hun. And that I'm not following things as a trend.
But its okay. but wait are u an adult?

lol, sure. and when you become an adult, like I am, you'll see my point.