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Give yourself a treat. Try some Japanese rock

09/30/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Travelling around I get the opportunity to hear a lot of music that doesn't hit mainstream US radio. Rock from Japan is something I've just found and can't get enough of.X just rocks, no frills, just good hard rock. Tasty guitars, energetic vocals and hard driving drums. I get scared listening to this with my friend in Thailand when he drives. "Oh, very powerful drummer" he says, then proceeds to play air drums until the trip is over. He's right, the drummer really kicks.I'm lucky I get to travel to Asia enough that I can hear this stuff and not pay import prices if I want to buy."

X KICKS ASS! THE BEST BAND IN JAPAN!

01/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've lived in Japan for about ten years and I've been to hundreds of shows and own many Japanese Rock c.d.'s. Let me tell you, "X JAPAN" (formerly "X") is the best, most versatile, most talented band in Japan. I've been to six of their shows, three of which were at the biggest arena in Japan, the Tokyo Dome, by invitation of my friend HIDE, the lead guitarist and artist of the band. they put on an EXCELLENT show every time! Putting every drop of their heart, soul and energy into every minute of every show! They are INTENSE! They play hard rock,rock,beautiful ballads,and even classical music,something for almost any kind of music lover. Unfortunately the band no longer exists, due to their break-up in December of 1997. With no chance of reuniting, due to the suicide (reason unknown) of my friend HIDE on May 2nd,1998, they have become legends in Japan. I highly suggest that you check out this c.d. and any other "X" or "X JAPAN" c.d.'s or videos that you can get your hands on. I myself own just about every one of them. Excellent band, the biggest ever in Japan! Now there's got to be a good reason for that, and you'll find that reason in their music. Check it out!"