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| 4.0 excellent | Jared Floryan | January 2nd 15 |
Having taken their namesake from what Japan is usually referred to as in the anime series Code Geass, Area 11 are a very interesting stable. This English band pretty much came up with their own sound dubbed 'gaijin rock'; the act's style borrows inspiration from Western rock and pop traditions - namely post-hardcore, alternative, and what might as well be synthrock - with lyrical themes heavily referencing East Asian culture. The musicianship on All the Lights In the Sky is normally concise and thorough, with the keyboards courtesy of frontman Sparkles* (yes, that's his name) standing out the most. While the songwriting in a sense feels tawdry and a little uncomfortable at parts, Area 11 revel in the cheesiness and merely go for broke, culminating in the listener ending up having a gay old time. Whether you're a manganime junkie or otherwise, this studio album has enough aspects to keep you from staying trapped down in the underground. Recommended picks: "Euphemia," "Shi No Barado," "The Strays," "Heaven-Piercing Giga Drill," and "Bousouzoku Symphonic"
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| 3.0 good | ghostalgeist | September 23rd 26 |
Promising debut LP, albeit kinda corny and disjointed at parts. Great musicianship throughout. STANDOUTS: Tokyo House Party, Knightmare/Frame, Vectors, Bosozoku Symphonic.
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| 3.5 great | RyRd | March 2nd 17 |
| 3.5 great | Xinlo | July 21st 16 |
| 5.0 classic | artine | December 17th 13 |
| 3.5 great | arthen | March 13th 13 |
| 3.5 great | heck | February 21st 13 |
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