Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/ Get decultured Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:05:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45637 Martin Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:11:53 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45637 @Sasa: I've come to appreciate more complex stuff, yeah. These days I've got into the habit of having background music when I'm online, and find that instrumental stuff works best for that. Maybe that's what kicked off my interest in post-rock and revived my love of classical. I'm still a rock fan at heart though! I'm following the Triad releases of DMC though, which means the seventh won't be out for another week or so. It sounds intriguing but with so much else to check out I don't mind waiting too much. And yeah, that end theme is strangely catchy... 0_o @Sasa: I’ve come to appreciate more complex stuff, yeah. These days I’ve got into the habit of having background music when I’m online, and find that instrumental stuff works best for that. Maybe that’s what kicked off my interest in post-rock and revived my love of classical. I’m still a rock fan at heart though!

I’m following the Triad releases of DMC though, which means the seventh won’t be out for another week or so. It sounds intriguing but with so much else to check out I don’t mind waiting too much. And yeah, that end theme is strangely catchy… 0_o

]]> Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45634 Sasa Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:57:46 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45634 Many people seem to be becoming more 'mellow' when growing older, and I think that is just natural. I also think I tend to listen to more complex music (much more jazz) while the nu-metal/rock/pop things I have listened to 7 years ago were much more straightforward. Me too, I have loved the homecoming part and the all-girl punk band! *highfives* The newest episode with the 'gig' at the Tokyo Tower was pretty funny too; I think it's a good example of those "misunderstandings as Krauser that create more DMC legends" episodes that I like the most - although a wet Tokyo Tower is a little distasteful, haha. Just like you, I am hoping that Detroit Metal City will never becoming boring. With the various storylines with Aikawa, his miserable life, interactions with other people in the music scene and fans, there seems to be enough variety for new types of comedic elements. PS. I have taken a liking on that silly "Amai amai koibito" song. Am I weird? XD Many people seem to be becoming more ‘mellow’ when growing older, and I think that is just natural. I also think I tend to listen to more complex music (much more jazz) while the nu-metal/rock/pop things I have listened to 7 years ago were much more straightforward.

Me too, I have loved the homecoming part and the all-girl punk band! *highfives* The newest episode with the ‘gig’ at the Tokyo Tower was pretty funny too; I think it’s a good example of those “misunderstandings as Krauser that create more DMC legends” episodes that I like the most - although a wet Tokyo Tower is a little distasteful, haha.
Just like you, I am hoping that Detroit Metal City will never becoming boring. With the various storylines with Aikawa, his miserable life, interactions with other people in the music scene and fans, there seems to be enough variety for new types of comedic elements.

PS. I have taken a liking on that silly “Amai amai koibito” song. Am I weird? XD

]]> Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45630 Martin Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:30:47 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45630 @Sasa: Welcome back from your trip! I went through a bit of a metal phase too but lately I've settled on classic rock/blues and more eclectic stuff...I think it's a combination of hearing lots of new things and mellowing out in my old age! :p Later episodes have kept my interest actually - the homecoming ep was hilarious and the most recent one puts him up against an all-girl punk band which was great. Looks like my fears of repetitive humour are unfounded for now! @Sasa: Welcome back from your trip! I went through a bit of a metal phase too but lately I’ve settled on classic rock/blues and more eclectic stuff…I think it’s a combination of hearing lots of new things and mellowing out in my old age! :p

Later episodes have kept my interest actually - the homecoming ep was hilarious and the most recent one puts him up against an all-girl punk band which was great. Looks like my fears of repetitive humour are unfounded for now!

]]> Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45627 Sasa Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:40:44 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45627 Haha, oh my, there are so many good postings I need to catch on with commenting :) I used to me a metal kiddie too, but (to put it carefully) not the same type of metal. I never really liked Metallica, Iron Maiden and the likes, and I have known way more names of metal bands than I have ever listened to and I have rather switched from nu-metal to Dream Theater and then calmer alternative/prog rock. Over a year ago, I started reading the manga, and from what I remember of it, the storylines are taken from the manga, but not in the same order, I think. I clearly remember the first episode being pretty much exactly the same though. As of today, I have watched 6 episodes of it and no jokes has felt repetitive for me yet. In fact, I find it funnier than ever! (Perhaps it's also because the main character feels somewhat less pathetic. Now, he can even teach his little brother to study! Haha.) Haha, oh my, there are so many good postings I need to catch on with commenting :)

I used to me a metal kiddie too, but (to put it carefully) not the same type of metal. I never really liked Metallica, Iron Maiden and the likes, and I have known way more names of metal bands than I have ever listened to and I have rather switched from nu-metal to Dream Theater and then calmer alternative/prog rock.

Over a year ago, I started reading the manga, and from what I remember of it, the storylines are taken from the manga, but not in the same order, I think. I clearly remember the first episode being pretty much exactly the same though.

As of today, I have watched 6 episodes of it and no jokes has felt repetitive for me yet. In fact, I find it funnier than ever! (Perhaps it’s also because the main character feels somewhat less pathetic. Now, he can even teach his little brother to study! Haha.)

]]> Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45589 Martin Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:51:22 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45589 @Ryan A: when I was trying to get screencaps I noticed the aspect ratio seemed to change constantly Love & Pop style, until I realised that it's trying to mimic the shapes and dynamics of manga frames! It must be a faithful adaptation of the original story (Re: Demian's comment) but I agree that there's something about hearing the music along with the imagery that makes the animated version so worthwile. Much like Beck really. @Demian: that 'frame shape' approach did make me wonder how closely it follows the manga, as did the visual style in general. I don't remember much of the Death Note music (I only watched a couple of eps before it got licenced...I might continue it but I've read the manga to the end, so...) but the technical ability of the band is impressive. You've reminded me I need to watch Akagi too, since Kaiji was so awesome...that used a punky tune in its op too. @Hige: cheers. ^_^ I'm still concerned that I'll be forced to write a "jokes are tired and over-used"-type post later on but time will tell. There's a lot that wants explaining in regards to how the band got into this mess - they all seem pretty decent guys off-stage, and I'd be interested to see if their feelings are as mixed as Souichi's are. It did give really strong vibes to Lordi's Eurovision contribution though...man, I need to find that on Youtube and relive the madness! @Ryan A: when I was trying to get screencaps I noticed the aspect ratio seemed to change constantly Love & Pop style, until I realised that it’s trying to mimic the shapes and dynamics of manga frames! It must be a faithful adaptation of the original story (Re: Demian’s comment) but I agree that there’s something about hearing the music along with the imagery that makes the animated version so worthwile. Much like Beck really.

@Demian: that ‘frame shape’ approach did make me wonder how closely it follows the manga, as did the visual style in general. I don’t remember much of the Death Note music (I only watched a couple of eps before it got licenced…I might continue it but I’ve read the manga to the end, so…) but the technical ability of the band is impressive. You’ve reminded me I need to watch Akagi too, since Kaiji was so awesome…that used a punky tune in its op too.

@Hige: cheers. ^_^ I’m still concerned that I’ll be forced to write a “jokes are tired and over-used”-type post later on but time will tell. There’s a lot that wants explaining in regards to how the band got into this mess - they all seem pretty decent guys off-stage, and I’d be interested to see if their feelings are as mixed as Souichi’s are. It did give really strong vibes to Lordi’s Eurovision contribution though…man, I need to find that on Youtube and relive the madness!

]]> Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45588 Hige Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:25:28 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45588 Ach, I knew it'd only be a matter of time before you covered this show and covered it well. I've had the chance to watch just the first episode, but knew immediately that an anime that dropped the c-bomb in the first ten minutes must be special. I'm looking forward to watching the next four episodes, particularly after reading this post. Sterling work, old chap. <abbr><em>Higes last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hvo/~3/392966966/" rel="nofollow">Bloody RSS [Epic Facepalm of Despair]</a></em></abbr> Ach, I knew it’d only be a matter of time before you covered this show and covered it well. I’ve had the chance to watch just the first episode, but knew immediately that an anime that dropped the c-bomb in the first ten minutes must be special. I’m looking forward to watching the next four episodes, particularly after reading this post. Sterling work, old chap.

Higes last blog post..Bloody RSS [Epic Facepalm of Despair]

]]> Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45587 Demian Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:25:53 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45587 Firstly, the anime follows the manga extremely closely so everything that is awesome about the anime is just as good in the manga. Second, the real life band that plays DMC is Maximum the Hormone. They did the second OP for Death Note and one of the ED's for Akagi. They get the feel down pretty well but I think they skirt the line more between metal and punk, but that's just me. Just thought you'd like to know. <abbr><em>Demians last blog post..<a href="http://otakuism.animeblogger.net/2008/09/1223-am-september-21-2008/" rel="nofollow">12:23 AM September 21 2008</a></em></abbr> Firstly, the anime follows the manga extremely closely so everything that is awesome about the anime is just as good in the manga. Second, the real life band that plays DMC is Maximum the Hormone. They did the second OP for Death Note and one of the ED’s for Akagi. They get the feel down pretty well but I think they skirt the line more between metal and punk, but that’s just me. Just thought you’d like to know.

Demians last blog post..12:23 AM September 21 2008

]]> Antabuse For Sale http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/09/21/detroit-metal-city-1-4-and-why-i-want-the-new-diru-album/#comment-45586 Ryan A Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:58:55 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=937#comment-45586 It's totally thrash right, and damn funny. I'm still wondering how this was a manga, or how it is in the manga, because the A/V seems to play out really strongly in this production. <abbr><em>Ryan As last blog post..<a href="http://aloedream.animeblogger.net/archives/199" rel="nofollow">Ryan Has El ノート</a></em></abbr> It’s totally thrash right, and damn funny. I’m still wondering how this was a manga, or how it is in the manga, because the A/V seems to play out really strongly in this production.

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