What to buy first? - Page 2

EmilScherbe · 2009.05.22, 01:15 AM

or BOOK OFF/GEO for used CDs

ShinjiPG · 2009.05.22, 01:53 AM

Shouso Strip + KZK + Kyouiku + Adult.
Don't buy anything else besides these 4 albums.

Lena-chan · 2009.05.22, 04:14 AM

hey
but if she does it, she'll lose the b-sides ÓoÒ

riskyfish · 2009.05.22, 06:01 AM

I'm going to recommend Heisei Fuuzoku as well, since there's a very, very interesting bit of classical-y arrangement to it. I personally love the album for it, even if it is just self-covers. And Neko is one hell of a violinist ("Meisai"...!)

That said, it's probably not the best place to *start*. I started with SS era, actually (fell in love with her "Honnou" video, ha ha...) and just sort of went from there. Chronological order seems, to me, a reasonable idea.

I'd also advise watching her music videos on the Internet; it may give you an idea for what you want to start with.

I'll cut my rambling now.

Orenji · 2009.05.22, 06:28 AM

Variety.

Haha, no! I'm joking xD. Buy KZK, SS or Mayonaka wa Junketsu.

Ringo~Bingo · 2009.05.22, 06:38 AM

It must be great living in Japan and being a Shiina fan. All that stuff just sitting on your doorstep to go and buy.

BUY EVERYTHING ELEKI

!!!!!

TeslaGuy · 2009.05.22, 10:01 AM

Emil is right as always. Used Japanese CDs are usually flawless. I love BOOK*OFF. It is almost as if Japanese buy things presuming that they are temporary custodians who will have to only pay a small initial ownership fee as long as they respect their possessions. Lucky you and me!

Scribble R · 2009.05.22, 10:14 AM

It doesn't matter where you start, as long as you listen to ALL THREE solo albums.

My first Ringo track was Morphine, then I jumped onto KSK (Torikoshi Kurou and Okonomide and Ishiki) then ADULT Shuraba then Shouso Strip then back to KSK then back to Shouso Strip then Muzai Moratorium -- bah, basically, I listened to all her solo stuff completely randomly, fell in love, THEN listened to the albums seperately. I did KSK before MM, but still love MM all the same. I don't necessarily see KSK as superior to MM because they sound different.

But to be different, maybe you should start with Watashi no Houden, which is a collection of her B-Sides. It's a good mixture of whiny teen Ringo, crazy Ringo, sweet calm Ringo and jazzy Ringo.

Maou · 2009.05.22, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by elekipomme

It makes sense; starting chronologically from the start of her career might help me understand the progress she's made since Muzai to KZK.

Heisei Fusoku sounds really interesting - Saito Neko is that violinist right? The one who played the violin part in Meisai? (which I love right now).

I was originally going to say you should start from the beginning with Muzai Moratorium, but after some thought I don't think it matters. Many of the songs from her first three album were actually written around the same time before her debut. The only real difference is the amount of instruments she decided to use. You can't go wrong with any of them.

Having said that I think you should start with the Ringo no Uta single, Mayonaka wa Junketsu single and Shouso Strip. Shouso Strip is the middle ground between Muzai and KZK. Eccentric yet still youthful. Ringo no Uta and Mayonaka are just two great non-album singles that show off her ability to rock without a rock band.

Saito also plays violin on one song from Muzai if that helps sway you in that direction.

elekipomme · 2009.05.22, 02:49 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions!
I'm going to start out with Shouso Strip as a medium (and it has most of the singles I know as of now) and buy both KZK and Muzai some time later. I'm dying to hear what Heisei's like, so I'll buy that as well.
I know I'll end up buying everything anyway once I'm addicted.

I'm so excited. XD

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2009.05.22, 01:15 AM	#11
EmilScherbe nameless monster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ruhenheim ...No... Nagoya Posts: 1,011	or BOOK OFF/GEO for used CDs

2009.05.22, 01:53 AM	#12
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	Shouso Strip + KZK + Kyouiku + Adult. Don't buy anything else besides these 4 albums.

2009.05.22, 06:01 AM	#14
riskyfish Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	I'm going to recommend Heisei Fuuzoku as well, since there's a very, very interesting bit of classical-y arrangement to it. I personally love the album for it, even if it is just self-covers. And Neko is one hell of a violinist ("Meisai"...!) That said, it's probably not the best place to start. I started with SS era, actually (fell in love with her "Honnou" video, ha ha...) and just sort of went from there. Chronological order seems, to me, a reasonable idea. I'd also advise watching her music videos on the Internet; it may give you an idea for what you want to start with. I'll cut my rambling now.

2009.05.22, 06:28 AM	#15
Orenji Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 1,628	Variety. Haha, no! I'm joking xD. Buy KZK, SS or Mayonaka wa Junketsu.

2009.05.22, 06:38 AM	#16
Ringo~Bingo Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,222	It must be great living in Japan and being a Shiina fan. All that stuff just sitting on your doorstep to go and buy. BUY EVERYTHING ELEKI !!!!!

2009.05.22, 10:01 AM	#17
TeslaGuy apathy enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,307	Emil is right as always. Used Japanese CDs are usually flawless. I love BOOK*OFF. It is almost as if Japanese buy things presuming that they are temporary custodians who will have to only pay a small initial ownership fee as long as they respect their possessions. Lucky you and me!

2009.05.22, 10:14 AM	#18
Scribble R Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,392	It doesn't matter where you start, as long as you listen to ALL THREE solo albums. My first Ringo track was Morphine, then I jumped onto KSK (Torikoshi Kurou and Okonomide and Ishiki) then ADULT Shuraba then Shouso Strip then back to KSK then back to Shouso Strip then Muzai Moratorium -- bah, basically, I listened to all her solo stuff completely randomly, fell in love, THEN listened to the albums seperately. I did KSK before MM, but still love MM all the same. I don't necessarily see KSK as superior to MM because they sound different. But to be different, maybe you should start with Watashi no Houden, which is a collection of her B-Sides. It's a good mixture of whiny teen Ringo, crazy Ringo, sweet calm Ringo and jazzy Ringo.

2009.05.22, 02:49 PM	#20
elekipomme Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 13	Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm going to start out with Shouso Strip as a medium (and it has most of the singles I know as of now) and buy both KZK and Muzai some time later. I'm dying to hear what Heisei's like, so I'll buy that as well. I know I'll end up buying everything anyway once I'm addicted. I'm so excited. XD