Archives for the ‘Reviews’ Category

Pied Piper rocking with the pillows

By Psycho_Dad • Jul 5th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Lead, Reviews, Top Story1 comment

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.



Fine Lines on the ‘Substratosphere’

By Psycho_Dad • Jun 22nd, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Reviews, Top Story6 comments

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.



Isu’s first solo album reviewed

By Shiny McTwinkle • May 19th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Reviews, Top Story1 comment

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.



Special Others - QUEST

By Todd • Feb 25th, 2008 • Category: Reviews2 comments

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.



NICO Touches the Walls - “Yoru no Hate”

By Shay • Feb 21st, 2008 • Category: Reviews1 comment

“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.



45RPM - Hit-Pop

By Shay • Feb 16th, 2008 • Category: Reviews0 comments

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?



Bahashishi - “Kiseki”

By Shay • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: Reviews, Top Story3 comments

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.



marble - Nijiiro Humming

By Shay • Feb 10th, 2008 • Category: Reviews2 comments

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).



Captain Straydum - “Wagamama Chuck”

By Shay • Feb 7th, 2008 • Category: Reviews2 comments

Capatin Straydum’s (キャプテンストライダム) latest single jams with a classic feel. “わがままチャック” (Wagamama Chuck, Selfish Chuck) is a cool, gritty love song with a blues flair.



The Pillows - “Tokyo Bambi”

By Shay • Feb 5th, 2008 • Category: Reviews1 comment

Little busters everywhere can rejoice for “Tokyo Bambi” is The Pillows’ first single of 2008. The popular rock band’s 27th single hit record store shelves on January 30th and is hanging around the 10 spot on the Oricon charts.