Babymetal

[slip84]

I have never understood the appeal of metal for the most part, but this... this is tragic: NPR: Deal With It, Headbangers — Babymetal Is Here

[Tym]

You ever seen them do Chocolate? Ill go find it, look for the 3 story tall statue of the Virgin Mary, I really don't know why.


Scratch that, just noticed its link in the article you posted.

[CPTBadAss]

I have never understood the appeal of metal for the most part

I don't understand you.

[slip84]

I have never understood the appeal of metal for the most part

I don't understand you.

That's fair. You also like ALPS, right? The feeling is mutual. 

I've tried metal throughout the years and, like punk music, I can't get into it too much. I'm a bigger fan of slower and more comprehensible melodies and lyrics. I respect the art and talent surrounding a lot of metal, but I just can't listen to it for too long.

[ynrozturk]

This **** is terrible.

[CPTBadAss]

So you started a thread to show that you don't like something and you don't get it? Intriguing. Brb, making a thread about how we don't have the same views on something.

This **** is terrible.

I had a good laugh over it and still do.

[Puddsy]

Japanese comedy confirmed for best comedy.

[ynrozturk]

So you started a thread to show that you don't like something and you don't get it? Intriguing. Brb, making a thread about how we don't have the same views on something.

This **** is terrible.

I had a good laugh over it and still do.

I dunno, I don't find it funny either, just irritating. Maybe the Japanese are just too weird for me.

[slip84]

So you started a thread to show that you don't like something and you don't get it? Intriguing. Brb, making a thread about how we don't have the same views on something.

Oh, no, no. I think you misunderstand my intent. I certainly have no issue with anyone liking anything and I'm not trashing metal. It just doesn't appeal to me. I'm an avid reader of NPR and I found the story interesting and the music curious. The word "tragic" might not have been the most applicable.

[absyrd]

[tjcaustin]

Initial thought:  "Who doesn't like chocolate, metal and girls singing metal?"

Then, they started singing.  How can anyone not like something this adorable?  Oh, right, metal is srsbznz.

[Puddsy]

They're not trashing metal at all btw

It's a jape at foreign people

The stereotype is that Americans only listen to JPOP and J-metal.

[CPTBadAss]

Initial thought:  "Who doesn't like chocolate, metal and girls singing metal?"

Then, they started singing.  How can anyone not like something this adorable?  Oh, right, metal is srsbznz.

I thought it was fun and it's entertaining. Hell, I'd catch a Babymetal show except I know I'm not coordinated enough to be in that mosh pit. )

Oh, no, no. I think you misunderstand my intent. I certainly have no issue with anyone liking anything and I'm not trashing metal. It just doesn't appeal to me. I'm an avid reader of NPR and I found the story interesting and the music curious. The word "tragic" might not have been the most applicable.

I totally did miss your point, my bad .

I thought the writing was hella biased but a bit honest as well. Maybe I listen to too much "underground" stuff as they say in the article. Sorry bro, no hard feelings?

[demik]

Female jpop artists rapping > *

[slip84]

I totally did miss your point, my bad .

I thought the writing was hella biased but a bit honest as well. Maybe I listen to too much "underground" stuff as they say in the article. Sorry bro, no hard feelings?

Nah, it's the internet. Intent is hard to catch unless it's all spelled out. My best friend here loves metal. I love hip hop. We've agreed to disagree on those and we listen to anything but those two when we drive around together anywhere.

And yeah, it's always hard to read about things you care about because they either overgeneralize to appeal to people who aren't in the know about the topic or they get at something that you don't want to admit to. That's why I don't read reviews of games I want to play or love or bands I love and follow, etc.

Anyway, I'd have a hard time harboring a grudge against someone I might see at an upcoming meet-up.

[tjcaustin]

Female jpop artists rapping > *

Just like your sig - No.

[demik]

Female jpop artists rapping > *

Just like your sig - No.

CL > you

[tjcaustin]

Female jpop artists rapping > *

Just like your sig - No.

CL > you

Craigslist *is* greater than me.  I agree.

[demik]

CL THE ONE AND ONLY BADDEST FEMALE

[CPTBadAss]

Nah, it's the internet. Intent is hard to catch unless it's all spelled out. My best friend here loves metal. I love hip hop. We've agreed to disagree on those and we listen to anything but those two when we drive around together anywhere.

Hehe, I love hip hop too and I agree. Stupid internet with it's lack of context and tone )

And yeah, it's always hard to read about things you care about because they either overgeneralize to appeal to people who aren't in the know about the topic or they get at something that you don't want to admit to. That's why I don't read reviews of games I want to play or love or bands I love and follow, etc.

Which is what I think is most odd about the article. NPR usually does a better job at being a bit more objective from what I've seen.

Anyway, I'd have a hard time harboring a grudge against someone I might see at an upcoming meet-up.

See you in Nashville?

[VesperSAINT]

[paicrai]

****in japanese man

[tjcaustin]

****in japanese man

Why are you talking about your preferred partner for grown up tickling?

[paicrai]

****in japanese man

Why are you talking about your preferred partner for grown up tickling?

some are really cute

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Mmmm that sass don't stop!

[tjcaustin]

Now it's a sassy sifo thread -

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[Novus]

[tjcaustin]

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The judges have accepted this English Sifo.

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The judges have accepted this English Sifo.

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[dorkvader]

I had a good lol. Sad that it's so brickwalled though. That's probably my least favourite part of modern japanese music

I'm as big a fan of gimicks in metal as the next guy. Sometimes the band has the talent to pull it off.
Whether it's a-capella metal (sweet, they have a new album coming out!)
or "blackjazz" metal with saxophone
or metal with everything.

It's all about the variety.

[Novus]

I had a good lol. Sad that it's so brickwalled though. That's probably my least favourite part of modern japanese music

I'm as big a fan of gimicks in metal as the next guy. Sometimes the band has the talent to pull it off.
Whether it's a-capella metal (sweet, they have a new album coming out!)
or "blackjazz" metal with saxophone
or metal with everything.

It's all about the variety.

Why'd you break it :/

[VesperSAINT]

Greatest Asian Gif Battle on GH.





I <3 You, TJ.

[dorkvader]

I had a good lol. Sad that it's so brickwalled though. That's probably my least favourite part of modern japanese music

I'm as big a fan of gimicks in metal as the next guy. Sometimes the band has the talent to pull it off.
Whether it's a-capella metal (sweet, they have a new album coming out!)
or "blackjazz" metal with saxophone
or metal with everything.

It's all about the variety.

Why'd you break it :/

Started my post before you got all on the GIF train.

[tjcaustin]

<3 you, too.

[Novus]

I had a good lol. Sad that it's so brickwalled though. That's probably my least favourite part of modern japanese music

I'm as big a fan of gimicks in metal as the next guy. Sometimes the band has the talent to pull it off.
Whether it's a-capella metal (sweet, they have a new album coming out!)
or "blackjazz" metal with saxophone
or metal with everything.

It's all about the variety.

Why'd you break it :/

Started my post before you got all on the GIF train.

ah ... you dork

[hwood34]

I actually enjoy them, and this is definitely one of their only songs that I really don't like very much. Their lead singer (suzuka nakamoto) is actually really talented, the other two girls are just there for choreography and kawaii factor
Better songs:

[ComradeSniper]

Having never heard of it before this thread, I thought that was legitimately good 

[tp4tissue]

CL THE ONE AND ONLY BADDEST FEMALE

'm not gonna say i like the derivative music.. but they got cool videos.

[tp4tissue]

Baby Metal is an entertainment product.

And as with MANY modern entertainment products from JAPAN,  it un-apologetically leverages pedophilia..


That's whats wrong with it....   end of story...


How healthy of a social accord is it when the sexuality of children (those who are dependent on adults with little decision making powers of their own) are being sold...


I realize, the 3 kids in this "band" are probably well insulated from -the harsher- realities,   but that does not change the fact that they've built this thing to serve  a  not-so-healthy perversion of the fans...



True, there could be someone who just, likes their music,   but that is clearly NOT the main user base they're after....



where is this all going...  idk....   i don't even want to think about it...   

[JPG]

The first song is not bad at all in fact. Here's some of the metal I like:

Nightwish - Wishmaster

Stratovarius - Destiny

Rhapsody (now Rhapsody of Fire) - Emerald Sword

Edit: Someone will need to teach me how to put these url so we see the vid...

[Tym]

Edit: Someone will need to teach me how to put these url so we see the vid...

When you look at a video, click share and copy the shortened version of the link, that'll work for you.

[FrostyToast]

You know, if this group was a little less metal and a little less Japanese kawaii egu bull****, then I might have actually liked them.
But as it stands this is just discomforting.