Search - Kagrra :: Toki

Toki doki (four and a half stars, really)

Kel Swain | Los Angeles, California | 12/30/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Kagrra is INSANE.



Just kidding, that would be Dir en grey.



But seriously. It's a cryin' shame amazon doesn't have Kagrra's (only?) full-length album Miyako. This band is one of the most unique things to come hurtling out of the Japanese indie scene since Kyo popped out and started screeching into a mic.



Their visual aspect is fabulous. Very convincing crossdress with modernized kimonos, great hair, pro makeup, and a bitchin' old-Japan concept.



Musically, Kagrra kicks butt. Otherwordly rock infused with Isshi's dreamy vocals and the occasional traditional instrument, they are definitely my second fav of Jrock. They are young and fresh and their music is like cherry blossoms in a morning mist. You float through each album on Zephyr's breath, Isshi's vocals are like vanilla, carrying you far away to a mysterious ether.



Give this band a chance, you won't be dissapointed. I'd go with Oukaranman first, and if you like it, pick up the other mini-albums like this one. if you can, scour the earth for Miyako."