NOVEMBER
2000. 11. 29 :
Dragon Ash - "UNTITLED"
VICL-35217 [Price 1260 Yens] -new-
This one is expected to be the last
single from Dragon Ash for the year of the dragon (at least THIS year of
the dragon that is.) The 1st track is used in the commercial for a Sony
audio product starring Kenji Furuya himself. The 2nd track is the main
theme song for the upcoming movie"Battle Royal" (to be released
theatrically in December 2000 in Japan).
2000. 11. 29 :
LUCA - "Kaigansen no
Kiseki" UPCH-5021 [Price
1200 Yens] -new-
LUCA's 5th single was produced by Face
Kamagai who's known as the producer for Elephant Kashimashi.
2000. 11. 29 :
e.mu - "UNTITLED"
POCE-8103 [Price 1050 Yens] -new-
Initial pressing bonus:
Trading"pass" card
2000. 11. 22 :
La'cryma Christi - "LIFE"
UPCH-5019 [Price 1100 Yens] -new-
La'cryma Christi's new maxi single is
their first in 11 months. It's self produced and features an authentic
hard rock sound while maintaining their pop attitude.
2000. 11. 22 :
Pierrot - "PRIVATE
ENEMY" TOCT-24475
[Price 3059 Yens]
The 2nd album from Pierrot who just had
a triumphant live show at Seibu Dome. Contains 14 songs, including three
hit singles"Shinkei Ga Wareru Atsui Yoru","Creatures","Agitator", and more.Initial
pressing bonus/Special feature/bonus expected for initial pressing.
2000. 11. 18
: Chisato - "CHISATO
LIVE IN HARD ROCK HOTEL 2000" COCP-31164
[Price 2625 Yens]
This CD contains material from CHISATO's
secret live concert that was only given in front of some fan club members.
Contains 8 songs, including hit singles Wake Up!, Cyber Rose, and English
language version(s) of previously unpublished material..
2000. 11. 16 :
Sads - "Nightmare"
TOCT-4253 [Price
1050 Yens]
Theme song for theatrical
movie"Hyoryugai". Kiyoharu himself wrote the 2 songs included
here upon a request by the film's director."Nightmare" is a
hard-edged number that fits the movie's tension-filled tone. The other
song"Finale" is the film's closing theme song, and it's the
first Regae-like number ever for Sads
2000. 11. 08
: LUNA SEA - "UNTITLED"
UUCH-5008 [Price 1260 Yens]
LUNA SEA's new single comes after 4
months of their last album LUNACY. It's an all new song not included in
album LUNACY.
2000. 11. 08
: Janne Da Arc - "Mysterious"
CTCR-40055 [Price 1050 Yens]
Speedy, melodious and catchy song from
the group who's performing at Budokan soon.
2000. 11. 01
: The Yellow Monkey - "BRILLANT
WORLD" FHCF-5019 [Price
1050 Yens] -new-
The Yellow Monkey's 23rd single to date.
They're undoubtedly one of the most influential J-rock bands today. Their
8th album sat on the 2nd spot on Oricon's album chart in the first week of
its release.
2000. 11. 01
: Lucifer - "UNTITLED"
POCE-8202 [Price 1200 Yens]
New maxi single from the band fresh off
their triumphant concert tour.
2000. 11. 01 :
Raphael - "Akikaze no
Kyosokyoku" FLCF-3810 [Price
1020 Yens]
Raphael's new single features a blend of
trademark Raphael rock and trad. Irish music using fiddles, Irish whistles
and stuff. Coupled with "Fumetsubana" which is a live concert
fan fave song from their Indie period. / Initial Pressing Bonus: Mini
poster
2000. 11. 01
: LAREINE - "SCREAM"
ARLC-3 [Price 3150 Yens]
Lareine's 2nd album is more
"rock" than anticipated. Expected to include "GRAND
PAIN", "Miss CARMILA", "SPEED OF RISE", and more.
Comes with a photo-book type sleeve (20-pages) that contains their latest
pics. shot in Vienna. / Initial Pressing Bounus: "Super picture CD
format, Large poster
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OCTOBER
2000. 10. 25
: LUCA - "Ai wo
Shiru niwa Hayasugita noka?" UPCH-5012
[Price 1200 Yens]
LUCA's 4th single is loud, hard and
punkish and features traditional Japanese pop song (Kayokyoku) type
melodides. Initial Pressing Bounus: logo sticker
2000. 10. 25
: Laputa - "Laputa
Complete Best" TOCT-24448
[Price 4200 Yens]
Laputa's first best-songs compilation
album. It includes not only all their singles, but fan fave hardcore
numbers too. Comes with a booklet with plenty of previously unpublished
rare photos. Contains 30 songs, wincluding Glass No Shozo, Eve,
Yurenagara, Virgin Cry, and more.
2000. 10. 25
: FANATIC CRISIS - "UNTITLED"
KHCM-3004 [Price 1223 Yens]
Their 4th maxi single on Sol Blade
(Stoic Stone label) follows "Behind" which was a theme song for
a TV show starring yuka. Expected to contain 3 songs. Initial pressing
bonus: Original photo sticker(s)
2000. 10. 25 :
Laputa - "Shape -in the
shape of wing-" CRCP-10003
[Price 1200 Yens]
Laputa's first maxi single on their new
label. Dark and heavy as always, but with more fantasy and pop-ness to it.
Written (both music and lyrics) by vocalist Aki.
2000. 10. 18
: sophia - "Walk"
TFCC-87069 [Price 1223 Yens]
Sophia's first single in 8 months.
Initial pressing will be expected to come in a special sleeve/package.
2000. 10. 18
: LAREINE - "GRAND
PAIN (Regular Edition)" ARLC-2
[Price 1000 Yens]
GRAND PAIN happens to be
LAREINE's 5th release on the major label. The lyrics here can be
interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it sounds like they're singing
about the band member who left them, but it could also be about a lover
who commited suicide. Either way, if they're following their tradition of
singing non-ficticious lyrics, it's a heart-wrenching stuff, particularly
with KAMIJO's somewhat maddened vocals.
2000. 10. 12
: LAREINE - "GRAND
PAIN (First Pressing Limited Edition)" ARLC-1
[Price 1890 Yens]
GRAND PAIN happens to be
LAREINE's 5th release on the major label. The lyrics here can be
interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it sounds like they're singing
about the band member who left them, but it could also be about a lover
who commited suicide. Either way, if they're following their tradition of
singing non-ficticious lyrics, it's a heart-wrenching stuff, particularly
with KAMIJO's somewhat maddened vocals. This initial pressing limited
edition comes with a VHS video w/promo clip.
2000. 10. 04 : B'z
- "RING" BMCR-7044
[Price 1020 Yens]
A dramatic and fanciful song that's been
heard only in their concerts so far. It's also the theme song for a TV
show called "Asu Wo Dakishimete (Hold on to tomorrow)" which
starts in October, 2000.
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SEPTEMBER
2000. 09. 27
:
Pierrot - "Shinkei ga Wareru Atsui Yoru (a nerve rending
hot night)" TOCT-22108
[Price 1223 Yens]
Pierrot's 7th single containing versions
of the same song arranged differently with differing lyrics each
expressing the present and the past visions respectively... a unique idea
that only those pierrots (clown dudes on acid in French?) would come up
with. Also includes the newly recorded HAKEN KREUZ which is a fan fave
song from their concerts, previously unreleased. Initial pressing special
feature(s) expected.
2000. 09. 27 : Oblivion Dust - "UNTITLED" CTCR-40048 [Price 1050 Yens]
2000. 09. 20
: Dir en grey - "MACABRE"
SFCD-1 [Price 3059 Yens]
Dir en grey's second
album. Songs you'll hear in this album are weighty and deep-rooted in
their angst that they deserve to be labeled other than a simple ''visual''
band. Contains 13 tracks, including hit singles Myaku, Taiyo No Ao, KR
Cube, and more. Initial pressing will feature a slightly different sleeve
(will have little beads-like-thingies inside that thin part on the
lefthand side of the CD case).
2000. 09. 20
: BUCK-TICK - "ONE
LIFE, ONE DEATH" BVCR-11026 [Price 3059 Yens]
BUCK-TICK's new album following their
single ''GLAMOROUS''. A speedy and stylish album that boasts a meticulous,
quality production style. Initial pressing expected to come in a special
sleeve/packaging.
2000. 09. 13 :
GLAY -
"Hai to Diamond" XXC-1015
[Price 3059 Yens]
Reissue of Glay's only album that came
out on an indie label. Contains the ''indie'' versions of MANATSU NO
TOBIRA, KISSIN'NOISE, RAIN, KANOJO NO MODERN, SEN NO KNIFE GA SASU, and
rare track(s) only included in this album.
2000. 09. 13 :
LUNA SEA -
"LUNA SEA" XXC-1005
[Price 3059 Yens]
This 1991 Luna Sea album
on Extasy Records put the group on the map. The consistency of their music
that runs throughout their career is already apparent on this album.
Contains 10 tracks including Fate, Time Is Dead, Standby Time, Shade and
their early classics such as Moon, Precious, and more.
2000. 09. 13 :
X JAPAN -
"VANISHING VISION" XXC-1001
[Price 3059 Yens]
Re-issue of the classic
album that put X-Japan and their label Extasy Records on the map. It's
amazing how this album released in 1988 still holds today. Contains 9
tracks including the indie version of Kurenai, Dear Loser, Vanishing Love,
I'll Kill You, Alive, and more.
2000. 09. 13 :
Blue -
"CHRONOGATE" VPCC-86033
[Price 2300 Yens]
An album comprised of
the group's self-covered songs. For this album, they have rearranged their
trademark songs from their indie label period in their present style.
Includes ''PROMISE'', ''MISTY'', ''CHILDHOOD'S END'', ''SNOWSCAPE (at
daybreak)'', ''BREATH'', and ''ALONE'' which was previously only available
at live concert venues at one time. Initial pressing expected to carry a
booklet (photo-book type).
2000. 09. 13 :
FANATIC CRISIS -
"EAS" KHCM-1001
[Price 3059 Yens]
This one's a good title for those who're
listening Japan's 'visual' rock for the first time, and for those who like
lead vocalist Tsutomu's unique voice. It's their first album on their new
label. Contains their first Y2K maxi single KOKORO NI HANA WO KOKORO NI
TOGE WO, and album mixes of PURPLE & PSYCHIC HONEY and SONZAI RIYU TO
SONZAI ISHIKI (The Reason and Consciousness of Existence) from their 2
maxi singles which were obtainable only through mail order. Also includes
their first Y2K maxi single BEHIND (theme for a TBS Network show), and
DEFECT LOVER COMPLEX. Contains 11 songs. Initial pressing limited copies
will come in special sleeve/packaging.
2000. 09. 06 :
BUCK-TICK -
"GLAMOROUS" BVCR-19508
[Price 1050 Yens]
BUCK-TICK's new single is their first in
a year.
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AUGUST
2000. 08. 30 :
L'Arc~en~Ciel -
"REAL" KSC2-333
[Price 3059 Yens]
The 8th album from L'Arc-en-Ciel. Contains hit singles ''LOVE FLIES'',
''NEO UNIVERSE'', ''finale'' and a new song ''STAY AWAY''. Only the
initial pressing is expected to have a special feature.
2000. 08. 30 :
Gackt -
"Story" CRCR-10001
[Price 1200 Yens]
A single from Gackt, which is the theme song for a famous amusement
park.
2000. 08. 23 :
Plastic tree -
"Parade" WPCV-10076
[Price 3059 Yens]
This album from Plastic Tree is their first in 2 years, and includes 4
singles. Expected to contain 12 tracks, including ''Rocket'', ''Sonzai
Riyuu (The reason of existence)'', ''Trans Orange'' and more. Only the
first-pressing edition carries a trading card.
2000. 08. 23 :
GLAY -
"UNTITLED" PCCU-3
[Price 1260 Yens]
A "double A-side" single from GLAY. One is the theme song
for a TV show (TBS show "Unnan no Hontoko), and the other the theme
song for a theatrical movie called "Mirai Nikki (Future Diary)".
Special feature (sleeve/package) is planned for initial pressing. (Initial
pressing copies for this particular item will be very limited, and even if
pre-ordered early, we expect we could only provide a limited quantity of
initial pressing copies. Please note that regular edition copies will be
shipped after initial pressing copies run out.)
2000. 08. 23 : CLOUD - "blue is colour" CRCR-10002 [Price 1200 Yens]
2000. 08. 19 : CHISATO - "CHISATO LIVE AT BUDOKAN 1999" COCP-31079 [Price 2625 Yens]
2000. 08. 19 : The Yellow Monkey - "FOUR SEASONS" COCA-50370 [Price 2625 Yens]
2000. 08. 19 : The Yellow Monkey - "SMILE" COCA-50369 [Price 2625 Yens]
2000. 08. 19 : The Yellow Monkey - "JAGUAR HARD PAIN" COCA-50368 [Price 2625 Yens]
2000. 08. 19 : The Yellow Monkey - "Mikokai no experience movie" COCA-50367 [Price 2625 Yens]
2000. 08. 09 :
Fanatic Crisis -
"DEFECT LOVER COMPLEX" KHCM-3003
[Price 1223 Yens]
Very FANATIC CRISIS. Very original
2000. 08. 09 :
Fanatic Crisis -
"behind" KHCM-3002
[Price 1223 Yens]
Excellent melodies and surprising turns make this a special song.
Theme song for a TBS Network show that starts in July 2000. Another
completely different song is also coming out simultaneously.
2000. 08. 02 : Blue-B - "Distance" SRCL-4862 [Price 1223 Yens]
2000. 08. 02 :
Lucifer -
"JUNK CITY" POCE-8201
[Price 1200 Yens]
First pressing limited edition special features: Two-page spread
sleeve, picture CD. Will carry a full-color '3-D sticker' for cell phones.
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Special thx to http://www.cdjapan.co.jp for the informations. If you're interested in any stuffs, you can order them from Cd Japan.
