Articles posted in the ‘Reviews’ category

Apr
17
Budo Grape Kare No Namae Wo Omoidasenai Album Review

Budo Grape can squish out some of the most saccharine synth pop, and their new album Kare No Namae Wo Omoidasenai goes down fairly easy for the …

Oct
2
Does the Bump of an Orbital Chicken taste good?

An “Orbital Chicken”!? Of course. Check out this review of the “best” album from one of our favorite bands, aka “the God of soft melodies”.

Jul
5
Pied Piper rocking with the pillows

Pied Piper is the latest full-length release from famous rockers the pillows. Does it live up to the hype or is it devoured by Psycho_Dad? Click to find out.

Jun
22
Fine Lines on the ‘Substratosphere’

Substratosphere by Fine Lines is reviewed in depth. The project by ex-Husking Bee frontman Kazuya Hirabayashi does not disappoint, according to our new reviewer.

May
19
Isu’s first solo album reviewed

MC the Max frontman Isu’s first solo album is here. So, how good is it? A new contributor here at SparkPlugged gives us an in-depth review of Isu’s debut, I AM.

Feb
25
Special Others – QUEST

It’s something new but nothing special from Special Others. The latest release from Special Others, ‘Quest’ is now available. While they do create some great music, don’t expect anything revolutionary this time around.

Feb
21
NICO Touches the Walls – “Yoru no Hate”

“Yoru no Hate” is NICO Touches the Walls’ first single of 2008 and actually their first major single. The quartet’s success has really picked up since they made their indie debut.

Feb
16
45RPM – Hit-Pop

I obviously went into 45RPM’s Hit-Pop with some skepticism. After watching their MBC comeback performance, how couldn’t I? Well, how did it turn out? Did my biases get the best of me or did the trio prove me wrong?

Feb
14
Bahashishi – “Kiseki”

Bahashishi is a band as interesting as their name. Their latest single is no exception when it comes to captivation. “Kiseki” has a wonderfully sweet and lush sound. Each member of the bands shines.

Feb
10
marble – Nijiiro Humming

Stressed? Had a bad day or just want to relax? If so, marble’s debut album could make for a perfect remedy. marble’s first full-length album is “虹色ハミング” (Nijiiro Humming, Rainbow-colored Humming).