I've Sound + Kotoko topic

[Kacku]

Originally Posted by denadel

Loving this thread!

Was reading through the posts and saw someone mentioning that LSP had disbanded. LSP are still active, apparently they are in their second larvae stage (wut o.0) and they originally had plans for changes after the two girls left. Apparently LSP is now only Kirishima, who'll release a single on the 29th of October entitled "Stargazer".

Oh, I never heard about "second larvae stage" (wtf indeed), thanks for sharing that! Also, you're completely right, LSP is still releasing though Airi is the only member; I had no idea that things would play out this way after Rin & Nami's departure was announced. Have you heard Stargazer yet?

Originally Posted by MeltingCORE

Kacku, to answer your question from forever ago, my Kotoko album ranking looks like this:

1. Epsilon no Fune
2. Garasu no Kaze
3. Hane
4. UZU-MAKI
5. Kuuchuu Puzzle
6. Hiraku Uchuu Pocket

c:::

Also, I watched that concert you linked to and it was pretty neat to see I've songs performed by singers different from the originals! Was the 15th anniversary concert posted anywhere? Also, I dig Evidence nine quite a bit. I like it a lot more than the previous compilation with WING OF ZERO, Evidence nine, My Love,Honey., Ashiato ~a Happiness Marker~, Timeless time, and Reboot oN/↓0 being my favorite songs. : )) And can't wait for Eiko's new single! Kurochou no Psychedelica is such a cool title!

Heh, your album ranking seems to be pretty much a mirror of mine, save for us both loving Garasu no Kaze.

I'm really glad you liked the concert! It's great to see the live side of I've every now and then, and I found the concert an excellent showcase of both the strength of their back catalogue and the abilities of their newer singers and guest vocalists. The 15th anniversary concert won't be held until March, so there's a lull in news on that front for now, but here's looking forward to it!

I didn't like the newest compilation album as much as you did, unfortunately. The best moments didn't reach as high as songs like Light colors and piece of my heart on the previous compilation, and literally all the songs from the LSP girls left me underwhelmed. However, I do agree with you about the album's strong points: Mami's both songs were really nice, KOTOKO's songs were good as usual, and Yuzuno was in good form.

Also, can't wait for Eiko's new single either! I'm really eager to hear some previews, the title seems to promise a cool, dark song.

Speaking of singles, KOTOKO released a new one this week, and I just noticed it's leaked! I've completely forgotten about ZoNE-iT in the middle of these busy times, but I'm excited to check it out when I can!

Also, some more small I've related things:
- I re-listened to Maon Kurosaki's I've-produced album REINCARNATION today and realized that Dysnomia is probably the best I've song of the year. It's dark, it's trancy and rock-y, and Maon's performance is really good. If you haven't listened to the album yet, definitely do so asap, I'm pretty sure you won't regret it!
- Not sure if this has been discussed here, but I've released another collaboration single, Kisetsu no Shuttle/point at infinity with Ray & yanaginagi, this autumn, and it was also awesome! If you liked Ray's sign and nagi's I've song, Vidro Moyou, you will also like these songs: they're laid on similar foundation and sound familiar, but still stand clearly apart from the previous two songs, and are both really good. Dysnomia might be my favourite I've song of the year, but point at infinity is also up there in the competition! If anyone is interested in these, I'll gladly provide links.
- I wonder if I've/Eiko will attend Comiket this year. There's been no word yet, but they've both been regulars for a few years in a row already, I will be surprised if they break the combo now. I really need a new 5TEARS album in my life though I've even come to like the slightly lackluster vol. 3 over the year!