Megaromania has been one of the few new Visual Kei bands to stick to the old tired and true style, yet continuously release quality materiel. Recently they released the Apocalypse single, which came in two types, each with a unique B-Side. How does the materiel match up to there older releases?
the title track kicks off the single at a blistering pace. Upon first listen, you can't help but think of the late 90s Visual Kei scene. But the band also has the edge in the aspect that they know what works and what doesn't. They don't go overboard with the synths or the over complicated guitar rhythms. The title track is five minutes long, but it seems to be over before you even knew it started, which is the true sign of a good music piece.
KALEIDOSCOPE starts off on a similar foot, and is the shortest track on the single, coming in at four minutes and twenty one seconds. The song has a very chuggy feel to it, with the guitars stopping for only a second, before chugging right back into the flow, but not before going into the melodic course.
The B-side on the B Type is Brilliance butterfly, a ballad if there ever was one. The vocals really take center stage in the song. As a matter of fact, the first minute and a half is strictly vocals. Once the music kicks in, the melody flows along with the vocals, creating a peaceful atmosphere, which really sticks out for a band which is, for the most part an aggressive band.
Chances are, you know if you'll like this already if you've herd any of there previous works in Megaromania or even Metis Gretel to an extent. Being Undercore's new poster boys can draw both positive and negative attention from listeners. But for those who long for the days where Visual Kei was a unique form of music may find solace in what Megaromania is doing. Although they may not be a completely unique band, they write solid songs and should find a spot in Visual Kei fan's CD racks.
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