Ringo News 2015 - Page 25

Inseu · 2015.03.06, 11:04 AM

Any obsession with a singer that lasts more than one year becomes routine. I either take a break or move on forever. Sometimes the singer does fans a favour and go on hiatus, which gives the same joy of getting out of a long-term relationship. Regulars in the forum probably just moved on to other music, rather than because Ringo's music had a huge quality slide in the recent years.

Maou · 2015.03.06, 11:58 AM

^ And that post reminds me that Tokyo Jihad and I had our Tin Anniversary last month. Oh my. I've really been here for ten years.

"And the love we hold, and the love we spurn
Will never grow cold, only taciturn"

And Ringo's been on decline starting with Adult. She still comes up with some gems, but they aren't as common these days.

gekokujyo · 2015.03.07, 12:00 AM

I'd like to think sometimes that the biggest fans of various artists generally just appreciate the artists, and it really takes a very specific genre of fan to be on a FORUM in 2015 talking about it, as if their opinion mattered at all (i.e. myself, and everybody here).

The point I'm trying to make is, the music scene and the way people access music is fundamentally changing, I'm not sure if an English speaking forum here is a definitive indicator of SR's hype/relevance/quality of work.

WRT decline - I respectfully disagree. I think she's remained completely consistent since TJ started. Some releases are more/less exciting than others, but I always enjoy her work when I listen to it, and every single album so far from MM way up to Hiizurutokoro - I get the same fucking RUSH the first time I press play on each record. That to me is a clear as day indicator that she's still got it after all this time. We all have our opinions of what we'd rather see her do as an artist, but I don't think that should preclude our ability to see value in the stuff that she has chosen to do, even if it's "safe" or whatever you wanna call it.

Nimh · 2015.03.07, 08:59 AM

I can't imagine anyone not being in "decline" after producing something like KZK.

It's true, though, I miss the days of Adult. Even something like Just Can't Help It, so derided at the time, holds up beautifully.

Inseu · 2015.03.07, 05:27 PM

KZK is her commercial decline.

deadgrandma · 2015.03.07, 08:57 PM

Theres a difference to being 'in decline' after an impossible to achieve again high, but Ringo isn't even matching her Jihen work right now, and has begun noticeably repeating herself.. that's the main concern I have. It feels like when Tori Amos dropped The Beekeeper, everyone knows what happened after that...

Maou · 2015.03.08, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Nimh

I can't imagine anyone not being in "decline" after producing something like KZK.

I disagree mainly because I'm not one to put KZK on a pedestal. I wouldn't call Ringo no Uta (single ver), Jusui Negai, Sounan, Omatsuri Sawagi, Ekimae, Yume no Ato, Genjitsu wo Warau, Shuraba, Rakujitsu or even Tasogare Naki a step down from KZK. Maybe they have less ambition, but the songwriting and execution were still up to par.

deadgrandma · 2015.03.08, 03:40 PM

JL005

Song in full. It's definitely edited to seem like the the Aya and Bambi show (70% them, 20% Ringo, 10% stage shots)

Not sure what to think of this.

They certainly didn't put this much focus on Idevian Crew on previous releases- who are just as "quirky". Aya and Bambi look like they're taking a dump half the time too. I'm still not seeing the appeal, but oh well, at least Ringos voice is decent here, albeit I can't pick out much of the English again.

gekokujyo · 2015.03.08, 06:03 PM

Could certainly do without Aya/Bambi, but the lights, however, are GORGEOUS!

Scribble R · 2015.03.09, 07:15 AM

Full Ryuukou is also available on that same channel. Man, it would have been such an awesome rendition if it weren't for the 'grandaddy rapping' half of it. Soooo close!

2015.03.06, 11:58 AM	#242
Maou Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 3,226	^ And that post reminds me that Tokyo Jihad and I had our Tin Anniversary last month. Oh my. I've really been here for ten years. "And the love we hold, and the love we spurn Will never grow cold, only taciturn" And Ringo's been on decline starting with Adult. She still comes up with some gems, but they aren't as common these days. __________________ I'd rather have a life of "oh wells" than a life of "what ifs"

2015.03.07, 08:57 PM	#246
deadgrandma Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,764	Theres a difference to being 'in decline' after an impossible to achieve again high, but Ringo isn't even matching her Jihen work right now, and has begun noticeably repeating herself.. that's the main concern I have. It feels like when Tori Amos dropped The Beekeeper, everyone knows what happened after that... __________________ Disco! Life is dead

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2015.03.06, 11:04 AM	#241
Inseu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,707	Any obsession with a singer that lasts more than one year becomes routine. I either take a break or move on forever. Sometimes the singer does fans a favour and go on hiatus, which gives the same joy of getting out of a long-term relationship. Regulars in the forum probably just moved on to other music, rather than because Ringo's music had a huge quality slide in the recent years.

2015.03.07, 12:00 AM	#243
gekokujyo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 683	I'd like to think sometimes that the biggest fans of various artists generally just appreciate the artists, and it really takes a very specific genre of fan to be on a FORUM in 2015 talking about it, as if their opinion mattered at all (i.e. myself, and everybody here). The point I'm trying to make is, the music scene and the way people access music is fundamentally changing, I'm not sure if an English speaking forum here is a definitive indicator of SR's hype/relevance/quality of work. WRT decline - I respectfully disagree. I think she's remained completely consistent since TJ started. Some releases are more/less exciting than others, but I always enjoy her work when I listen to it, and every single album so far from MM way up to Hiizurutokoro - I get the same fucking RUSH the first time I press play on each record. That to me is a clear as day indicator that she's still got it after all this time. We all have our opinions of what we'd rather see her do as an artist, but I don't think that should preclude our ability to see value in the stuff that she has chosen to do, even if it's "safe" or whatever you wanna call it.

2015.03.07, 08:59 AM	#244
Nimh Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,093	I can't imagine anyone not being in "decline" after producing something like KZK. It's true, though, I miss the days of Adult. Even something like Just Can't Help It, so derided at the time, holds up beautifully.

2015.03.07, 05:27 PM	#245
Inseu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,707	KZK is her commercial decline.

2015.03.08, 06:03 PM	#249
gekokujyo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 683	Could certainly do without Aya/Bambi, but the lights, however, are GORGEOUS!

2015.03.09, 07:15 AM	#250
Scribble R Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,392	Full Ryuukou is also available on that same channel. Man, it would have been such an awesome rendition if it weren't for the 'grandaddy rapping' half of it. Soooo close!