2008.06.29 VAMPS - LOVE ADDICT REVIEW

VAMPS - LOVE ADDICT REVIEW - 06.29.2008
Author : anna


Both HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z. (Oblivion Dust) are artists that have been around for a long time and as such they have learned to multi-task. While continuing work with their respective bands (even if the work is just hiatus), they've started a new project titled VAMPS, with the two of them rushing headlong into a countrywide tour with only one single released! Whether the title of their band is a play on the jazz term for improvised accompaniment or on the word "vampires" (as neither of them are probably getting any sleep with such a busy schedule), the whole thing has the class and style of both - and LOVE ADDICT will have you seriously addicted.

The title track starts off with slamming guitar chords and a quick beat. It’s old school rock and delightfully uncomplicated and the moment HYDE starts in with his hoarse, half-yelled growls, the song becomes an instant favorite. The song is fierce and wild, with the focus clearly on the emotion and not the composition. In fact, the simple, repeated melody is what makes it great; the unchanging rhythm allows the pure force of the song to shine. Notably, the lyrics are all in English, and HYDE’s pronunciation is better than ever.

TIME GOES BY is far softer in comparison, yet what it lacks in power, it makes up for with a more complex, layered sound. It opens with an acoustic guitar and HYDE singing gently, but turns into a light rock song soon enough. The easy melody evokes a feeling of nostalgia and hope, and the cymbals play a big part in setting the drifting mood and creating the driving edge. The chorus sees HYDE performing some beautiful falsettos, and the lyrics are both in Japanese and English.

LOVE ADDICT is a pretty good indicator of what fans can expect from VAMPS. It shows the unleashed force of two rock stars and the artistic ability of two creative and respectable musicians. From energetic start to longing finish, the single is something fans of both HYDE and K.A.Z. can enjoy. And, as a tour can’t be built on a single, more fantastic music can be expected from them soon. It seems safe to say that by then, we’ll probably just be fans of VAMPS.

VAMPS - LOVE ADDICTREVIEW - 06.29.2008
文：安娜
HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel) 和 K.A.Z. (Oblivion Dust)都是有着长期从艺经验的多重身份艺人。他们成立了一个新乐队叫VAMPS，同时还继续进行着各自的乐队活动（即使活动暂时间断了），同时2人在只有一首单曲发行的情况下开始迅速投入到全国巡演！无论他们的乐队名来自一个爵士乐队的临时演奏者，还是来自于“吸血鬼”（大概是他们2人如此繁忙的时间表，几乎没有睡觉的时间）整件事情都有了级别和风格——LOVE ADDICT将会让你真的上瘾。

主打歌开始于抨击的吉他弦声和急速地鼓点。这是守旧派的摇滚并且非常简单，这时HYDE开始他沙哑低嚎，这首歌变得十分入耳。在明显地情感爆发点上来说这首歌是狂野的，而不是在结构上说。事实上，简单反复地曲调让它变得很棒；永恒不变的节奏闪耀出歌曲的力量。显而易见地，歌词全部是英文，HYDE的（英文）发音比以前更好。

相比之下，TIME GOES BY非常地抒情，但是缺少力量，它的构成更加地复杂，有层次感地声音。吉他弹奏伴随着HYDE的轻轻吟唱开始，但是很快就转为了轻摇滚。安逸的曲调唤起对往事的怀念和希望，钹的演奏带给一种漂浮地情感而且创造出强劲地优势。HYDE的演唱运用了一些漂亮的假声，歌词同时用了日文和英文。

LOVE ADDICT 是一个非常好的指针，它指示着歌迷能接受怎么样的VAMPS。它展现了2位摇滚明星有着创造性的高尚音乐家的艺术才能的爆发。来自于充沛的活力，渴望完成它，这张单曲HYDE和KAZ的歌迷都会喜欢。并且，因为一个巡演不可能由一首单曲组成，更多美妙的音乐期待他们即将带来。也许那个时候说会更确切，我们大概只是VAMPS的歌迷。