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First, make a list of your top-20 artists overall. Then, for each of these artists, add the 8 most similar artists to your list. Delete any duplicates, count up the number of entries on your list and this will give you some idea of how eclectic your listening habits are. A score of 9 represents an extremely unvaried musical taste while a 160 represents an extremely varied one.

1. KinKi Kids
- 堂本光一
- 堂本剛
- タッキー＆翼
- V6
- J-Friends
- TOKIO
(6)

2. NEWS
- テゴマス
- KAT-TUN
- 関ジャニ∞
- TegoMass
- 手越祐也
- Hey! Say! JUMP
- 赤西仁
(7)

3. aiko
- YUKI
- スキマスイッチ
- ゆず
- DREAMS COME TRUE
- JUDY AND MARY
- My Little Lover
- いきものがかり
(7)

4. Jamiroquai
- The Brand New Heavies
- Incognito
- Dexter Wansel
- Corduroy
- Us3
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- The James Taylor Quartet
- Groove Collective
(8)

5. Children of Bodom
- Inearthed
- Norther
- Kalmah
- In Flames
- Ensiferum
- Wintersun
(6)

6. ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI
- 244 ENDLI-x
- 剛紫
(2)

7. 山下智久
- 錦戸亮
- Shuuji to Akira
- 亀梨和也
(3)

8. 近藤浩治
- Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo
- Grant Kirkhope
- Nintendo
- Kazumi Totaka
- David Wise
- 永田権太
- Koji Kondo, Hajime Wakai
- Z.R.E.O. Team
(8)

9. Mr.Children
- Bank Band
- コブクロ
- レミオロメン
- サザンオールスターズ
- BUMP OF CHICKEN
(5)

10. 植松伸夫
- 松枝賀子 & 江口貴勅
- 崎元仁
- Naoshi Mizuta
- 谷岡久美
- 光田康典
- 浜渦正志
- The Black Mages
- Shirou Hamaguchi
(8)

11. Arch Enemy
- Amon Amarth
- Dark Tranquillity
- At the Gates
- Hypocrisy
(4)

12. Gojira
- Hacride
- Meshuggah
- Scarve
- Mastodon
- Textures
- Opeth
- Strapping Young Lad
- Cynic
(8)

13. 新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団
- 下村陽子
- Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
- 桜庭統
- 岩垂徳行
- 東京シティ･フィルハーモニック管弦楽団
- Shinko Ogata
(6)

14. 平原綾香
- 一青窈
- 鬼束ちひろ
- KOKIA
- 伊藤由奈
- 柴咲コウ
- Mink
- 絢香
(7)

15. 佐藤直紀
- 伊沢麻未
- Coolon
- 高田梢枝
- Bivattchee
- 岩崎琢
- Kagami
- 菅野祐悟
- 佐橋俊彦
(8)

16. 上田益
- 吉川慶
- 河野伸
- 澤野弘之
- 山下康介
- 井筒昭雄
- 城之内ミサ
- 宅見将典
- 池頼広
(8)

17. 244 ENDLI-x
- ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI
- 米寿司
(2)

18. Ultra Bra
- Scandinavian Music Group
- Maija Vilkkumaa
- Kerkko Koskinen
- Vuokko Hovatta
- PMMP
- Zen Café
- Egotrippi
- Agit Prop
(8)

19. Warmen
- Sinergy
- Kotipelto
- Thunderstone
- Twilightning
- Kylähullut
- Stratovarious
- Cain's Offering
(7)

20. Exile
- Color
- 清木場俊介
- Chemistry
- 加藤ミリヤ
- 青山テルマ
- GReeeeN
- HY
(7)


Result: 125

1.What's your favorite song by 15? 上田雅美
Theme of Sparda..though there are some other good ones.

2. How did you get into 20? Kevin Manthei
Invader Zim.

3. Who is your favorite member in 1? Akira Yamaoka
Well thats easy, as he is a one.

4. What’s your favorite lyric bit by 29? 崎元仁
Soundtrack composer, not really any lyrics.

5. Have you ever seen 22 live? KoЯn
Yes, twice.

6. What's your favourite album from 10? Queen Adreena
Taxidermy.

7. Do you own any merchandise from 3? MALICE MIZER
Ok...I own 2 of the LE music boxes, a Merveilles tour booklet, countless CDs, a bag, a notepad, a badge, DVDs and probably more.

8. What is a good memory you have of 7? Moi dix Mois
Juka.

9. Is there a member of the same age as you in 2? 植松伸夫
I think Nobuo is much older than me.

10. When did you first get into 8? Marilyn Manson
VERY long time ago. In my early teens.

11. Who likes 4 along with you? Dir en grey
Quite a few I should think.

12. Which song did you first hear from 16? Kurt Harland
Something from the Soul Reaver OST.

13. What song made you fall in love with 5? Gackt
*cough splutter* the magnum *cough*. But seriously, I like his personality.

14. Which song do you not like by 18? BUCK-TICK
Dude, its BUCK-TICK.

15. Why do you like 14's songs? 12012
Good riffs and a good beat.

16. Where did you first hear 6? Gorillaz
On Tv, when they released their first single.

17. How long was 19 a singer before you liked them? Michael Land
Not a singer, Monkey Island dude.

18. Does 13 have a song that gives you a bad memory? 雅-miyavi-
Whatever he was performing live when I found out that my wallet and phone had been nicked.

19. When did you get into 17? LM.C
AGGGESSSS ago, when they first got together in Japan.

20. How long have you been into 9? Danny Elfman
Since the 80s, Beetlejuice OST.

21. If 11 had a concert 300 miles away, would you drive there to see them? The Beatles
GOD yes. That would be amazing.

22. How many CDs do you own of 12? ムック
A few, albums and singles.

23. Does 21 have a song that makes you cry? 周杰倫
Not really cry, but the album Yeh, Hwei Mei has some touching songs.

24. Does 27 have a song that makes you happy? Kagrra,
京

25. Does 23 have a song that makes you smile? Gary Numan
R.I.P and Dominion Day.

26. What's the last song you've listened to from 28? 浜崎あゆみ
Er, I don't pay attention. Lets make it...Rainbow.

27. Is there a song by 32 that you've listened to more than 30 times?The Damned
New Rose, Eloise, Neat Neat Neat, quite a few.

28. What is a song from 50 that you've only listened to once? Psycho le Cému
Unsure, they have so many.

29. Is there a song you are sick of hearing by 24? 蜉蝣
Not really.

30. What song got you into 40? 岩垂徳行
A Deus

31. What is your favorite single by 25? White Zombie
Black Sunshine

32. If 49 hated you, what would you do? Alec Empire
Not really care.

33. What would you say if 42 or one of the members from 42 asked you out? Charlie Clouser
No thanks but I love your work on Saw.

34. Would you care if 41 had a boyfriend/girlfriend? VNV Nation
No.

35. Who has the best voice in 46? 中河健
OST, no vocals.

36. Do you think 26 is/are good looking? Rob Zombie
Not overly. I mean, as far as zombies go I suppose he is ok.

37. How many times have you listened to your favorite song by 36? UnsraW
Karma, unsure how many though. It's my travelling music so quite a few.

38. How many CDs do you own of 30? 佐野信義
Erm, do owning the games count? It's hard to buy Tekken ost?

39. Is there a song from 38 that makes you mad? 桜庭統
No.

40. Which member from 31 do you want to see go solo? If 31 is only one artist, what would you do if they joined a group? ヴィドール
Jui, he is the only one I have heard sing.

41. What does your favorite song from 48 remind you of? soundTeMP
Darkon 2, when I first met my partner we used to chill out in the area of the game its from, in game. <3

42. Did you hate 43 at first? Javier Navarrete
I fell in love with the Pan's Labyrinth ost.

43. Does your best friend also listen to 33? The Prodigy
Yeah.

44. Do you think your parents would like 37? Hanzel und Gretyl
My mom would.

45. Does 47 have a song that makes you want to dance? Polysics
WAY to many. Its Polysics!

46. Have you ever seen 34 in person? メトロノーム
Sadly no.

47. Do you like 44's name? 石渡太輔
Daisuke Ishiwatari. YEAH cause the man is amazing.

48. Is there someone in 45 that you want to go out with? LAREINE
o.o; Kamijo. Or Emiru.

49. Do you know anyone that hates 39? 下村陽子
No, unless they hate the games she composed for?

50. Have you ever danced to a song from 35? System of a Down
Lol, quite a few times. The best I can remeber is at a friends house, when we were listening to Radio/Video we were running back and to the video recorder and record player. I think it was that song.

/boredom.

Man, it's been a while since I wrote anything here. Might as well update my Top 10 artist meme, I guess. And you know it's totally an excuse to give Shoji Meguro even more love.

Post your top ten bands/artists, the first song you heard of theirs, the song that made you fall in love, and your current favourite.

1. 崎元仁
First song: Bland Logo - Haha, you know it!
Fell in love with: Trisection
Current favorite: Espionage, Heteromorphic Person, Ifrit, Mad Dash!

2. 植松伸夫
First song: Fighting - Yup, saw my friend playing FFVII many, many years ago.
Fell in love with: Anxious Heart
Current favorite: The Dreadful Fight, The Prelude Of Empty Skies, To the End of the Abyss ... and many, many more. ♥

3. 桜庭統
First song: The True Nature of All - In an online radio, 2001/2, I believe. But it took quite a few years before I've realized it. :')
Fell in love with: Behave Irrationally
Current favorite: The True Nature of All, Never surrender, Chronic Trembling Category, How Wicked Ruler ... ♥

4. 光田康典
First song: Chrono Trigger
Fell in love with: Chrono Trigger - Yeah, well, it's Mitsuda, what did you expect? ♥
Current favorite: Last Battle, Frozen Flame, Dragon God, Awakening

5. 目黒将司/Shoji Meguro ♥♥♥ (please, last.fm, merge his pages.)
First song: Battle for Survival - And again, it took a while before I became his fan.
Fell in love with: Manipura - the first time I heard it I couldn't help but wonder if I hadn't heard it before. Truth to be told, I'm still not sure.
Current favorite: Hunting - Comrades, Tower of Reunion, Long Way, The Almighty ...and about five other albums worth of pure awesome.

6. 岩垂徳行/Noriyuki Iwadare
First song: Fight!! Ver. 1 - It's true! GII was my very first RPG ever.
Fell in love with: Village of Carbo ~ Pious Adepts
Current favorite: Domu Ruins, Theme of Grandia, Dungeon 2, Purification of Darkness ~ Battle with the Parts

7. 三浦憲和/Norikazu Miura (pleeeeeeease, last.fm, merge his pages.)
First song: The Return
Fell in love with: The Return - what can I say, both my jaw and heart landed on the floor when I first started playing SuikoV
Current favorite: Couneroffensive, ruins locked in snow and ice, clash!, Move Out!

8. 下村陽子
First song: Hand in Hand
Fell in love with: Scherzo Di Notte
Current favorite: U.B., Deep Drive, Night of Fate

9. Zero 7 (s-someone who's not a VGM composer? Awesome!)
First song: I Have Seen
Fell in love with: Destiny
Current favorite: Today, The Pageant of the Bizarre, Throw It All Away, The Fine Social Scene

10. 中鶴純一
First song: Tales Of Souls
Fell in love with: Confrontation
Current favorite: Confrontation, Sail Over The Storm, Bred From the Gap, Face Your Fate, Labirynth Of Moonlight

Well, that was fun~ And now to spam all those artist pages... (is there any way to avoid doing this?)

Recommended Songs (sorted by most recommended songs)

• Sorrow : Michiru Yamane, Keiko Fukami, Masahiko Kimura (Score = 158.14)

• Lebanese Blonde : Thievery Corporation (Score = 125.32)

• HOPPING SUN : 岩垂徳行 (Score = 108.8)

• The Final Battle -3- : Tsuyoshi Sekito, Keiji Kawamori (Score = 88.29)

• My Favorite Trick : Akari Kaida, Yoshino Aoki (Score = 84.67)

• My Village Is Number One : 光田康典 (Score = 84.33)

• Mission to the Deep Space : Motoi Sakuraba, Toshihiko Nakamura, Atsushi Hasegawa (Score = 82.38)

• Abyss : 松尾早人 (Score = 79.47)

• A Premonition =Styx= : Yukihiro Jindo (Score = 79.15)

• Channel 1 Suite : The Cinematic Orchestra (Score = 79)

• At The River : Groove Armada (Score = 75.69)

• The Final Battle -THE BLACK MAGES Ver.- : The Black Mages (Score = 75.34)

• Holographic Universe : Thievery Corporation (Score = 74.35)

• Moon : Sia (Score = 73.64)

• Doorway to Heaven : Motoi Sakuraba, Toshihiko Nakamura, Atsushi Hasegawa (Score = 73.4)

• Let's go! : Go Shiina (Score = 72.84)

• Prison : Hitoshi Sakimoto and Nobuo Uematsu (Score = 72.04)

• Awakening Memories -The Battle with Sherah- : Tsuyoshi Sekito (Score = 70.61)

• Thumbs Up! : 植松伸夫 (Score = 69.47)

• Over and Over : Morcheeba (Score = 68.57)

• Beyond the Wasteland : Hitoshi Sakimoto and Nobuo Uematsu (Score = 68.46)

• Battle #1 : Yasunori Shiono (Score = 66.22)

• Blade : Michiru Yamane, Keiko Fukami, Masahiko Kimura (Score = 65.87)

• On Your Marks : Bonobo (Score = 65.17)

• Brave Heart : 佐野信義 (Score = 64.55)

• Main Theme : Tsuyoshi Sekito (Score = 62.71)

• Soaring Wings 2ch Mix Ver. : Mio Kashiwabara (Score = 60.13)

• The Earth : Yasunori Shiono (Score = 59.52)

• Maybe, Goodbye : Yuji Hasegawa, Manami Kiyota (Score = 59.46)

• Sealed Time : Yukihiro Jindo (Score = 58.62)

• Booby Trap : 伊藤賢治 (Score = 58.12)

• The Darkness Nova : 下村陽子 (Score = 57.38)

• Victory! : 伊藤賢治 (Score = 55.79)

• Passion : Nightmares on Wax (Score = 54.73)

• Rondo Acapricio : Tosca (Score = 54.67)

• Eternity : Ian Gillan (Score = 54.33)

• Gabriel : Lamb (Score = 54.27)

• Fantasia alla marcia for piano, chorus and orchestra : Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra (Score = 53.63)

• Sealed Door : McVaffe (Score = 53.25)

• Ramblin' Man : Lemon Jelly (Score = 52.95)

• presentiment~Jr. #3 : 梶浦由記 (Score = 51.27)

• Shock : なるけみちこ (Score = 49.73)

• Perfect : Supreme Beings of Leisure (Score = 48.61)

• Heidi Bruehl : Tosca (Score = 48.59)

• Ain't Got Nothin' : Supreme Beings of Leisure (Score = 48.58)

• Tower of Evil Fog : 山根ミチル (Score = 47.58)

• Nuclear Fusion : 菊田裕樹 (Score = 47.32)

• Mitsui 07 : "Mitsui" (Score = 47.11)

• Seelsorge : 浜渦正志 (Score = 46.95)

• Dictionary : Hooverphonic (Score = 46.81)

• Positive : 菊田裕樹 (Score = 46.63)

• First Emperor : 青木佳乃 (Score = 45.94)

• Death of a Piano Salesman : Waldeck (Score = 45.85)

• Dark Temple Espina : Falcom Sound Team jdk (Score = 45.67)

• Wind Over Time : Ken Nakagawa, Daisuke Achiwa, Akira Tsuchiya (Score = 45.43)

• Strange Cargo - Million Town (K&amp;D Session) : Kruder &amp; Dorfmeister (Score = 45.41)

• high noon : Kruder &amp; Dorfmeister (Score = 44.65)

• Hayling : FC/Kahuna (Score = 44.57)

• Somewhere Only We Know : Keane (Score = 43.98)

• La mer : Coba (Score = 43.9)

• A Challenge to God -Four Guardian Kings Battle- : Tsuyoshi Sekito (Score = 43.7)

• Secret of Mana : 菊田裕樹 (Score = 43.5)

• Brave Heart : 青木佳乃 (Score = 43.42)

• Moanin' : Boozoo Bajou (Score = 43.17)

• Lost Painting : 山根ミチル (Score = 42.97)

• Voyage A La Lune : Lemongrass (Score = 41.97)

• Kenopi Volcano : Falcom Sound Team jdk (Score = 41.94)

• Mitsui 03 : "Mitsui" (Score = 41.75)

• Musk Tusk : Baby Mammoth (Score = 41.34)

• Cells : I Monster (Score = 41.2)

• Dg "Listless" : 浜渦正志 (Score = 40.9)

• The Blue Traveler : 光田康典 (Score = 40.72)

• Throw Up Your Hands feat. Djinji Brown : Fila Brazillia (Score = 40.35)

• What Your Soul Sings : Massive Attack (Score = 40.05)

• Adlehyde Castle : なるけみちこ (Score = 39.93)

• You're Beautiful : James Blunt (Score = 39.77)

• Angelica : Lamb (Score = 39.56)

• Breathe In : Frou Frou (Score = 39.41)

• Take Me Out : Franz Ferdinand (Score = 39.08)

• Opening Title : 伊藤賢治 (Score = 38.9)

• Milanor Sortie! : Shigeki Hayashi (Score = 38.83)

• March Caprice for Piano and Orchestra : Kaoru Wada, New Japan Philharmonic (Score = 38.44)

• Anohito : Lemongrass (Score = 37.75)

• Personal Stereo : Flunk (Score = 37.55)

• They Can't Take That Away From : Smoke City (Score = 37.53)

• Battle #2 : Yasunori Shiono (Score = 37.51)

• Let Go : Frou Frou (Score = 37.43)

• She Will Be Loved : Maroon 5 (Score = 37.37)

• Encounter! : Minako Adachi (Score = 37.36)

• Totentanz 3 : Dettinger (Score = 37.31)

• Inside My Mind (Blue Skies) : Groove Armada (Score = 36.91)

• Getting Nasty : 弘田佳孝 (Score = 36.6)

• Passion - KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version : Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra (Score = 36.11)

• Beautiful Day : U2 (Score = 35.98)

• Crystal Room : Tsuyoshi Sekito, Keiji Kawamori (Score = 35.85)

• Smile Like You Mean It : The Killers (Score = 35.69)

• Such Great Heights : The Postal Service (Score = 35.62)

• Pots and Pans : Fila Brazillia (Score = 35.61)

• Fiaker /(Driving Home To Hasenearl) : Sofa Surfers (Score = 35.34)

• Never : Terranova (Score = 35.31)

I made this up because I was bored and it was late. I wrote a journal where you diss your top 20 so why not show them some praise as well? Feel free to take the idea I suppose.

1. Big D and the Kids Table
I love them. My favorite band hands down. Must be, since they're my #1. All of their songs are amazing. I can honestly say I don't hate or dislike any of their songs. Salem Girls is one of my favorite albums of all time, though some fans don't really like the album, I think it's amazing. Gypsy Hill is a must have for any ska fan. And I don't care what some people have said, I think they've stayed consistently great through all their albums. Even Porch Life because it hilarious. I hope they keep making music for a long time. (:

2. Leftöver Crack
Just an amazing band. Stza's angry voice is in a way very fulfilling when I listen to them, the angrier sounding the song the more I like it. It must be since one of the first tracks I ever heard of there's was Homeo-Apathy and I fell in love with them. The Good, the Bad and the Leftover Crack is one of my favorite songs ever. I think their cover of Supermarket Song is really great too. Very outspoken band who believe in the words they deliver.

3. Crass
This band can be addicting if you dig this kind of music. Honestly, Crass scared me at first but I learned to love them. Shaved Women creeped me out and now its one of my favorite songs of theirs. Banned From the Roxy is a very cool song, You've Got Big Hands has a cool bass line, Darling is a song I randomly start singing no matter where I am. Just very catchy and unique, in my opinion.

4. Fall Out Boy
I'm a very stubborn person, and usually nothing can persuade me to change my thoughts about things. I prove that with this artist. Fall Out Boy is hated by a lot of people, especially by the punk scene, which is the majority of the type of music I listen to. But I like Fall Out Boy and I won't let fame change my opinion about them. Now, I do really dislike Pete Wentz. He seems very fake and the only thing I like about him is his vocals, his lyrics, and the fact that he plays bass for this band. That's it. Otherwise, I think Patrick has a very nice voice, it is unique even though people think other FBR bands sound like FOB, that's because FOB was around first. They're older stuff is awesome, I love how pop-punk it was and its very enjoyable. I love the new stuff as well, its no longer pop-punk but a very unique sound they have created for themselves.

5. Neutral Milk Hotel
Such a great band! To some people it might take a while for them to get accustomed to their style but when I first heard them I instantly fell in love with them. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is almost godly. When I first got it, I listened to it over and over and I never got sick of it. Every time King of Carrot Flowers Part 2 & 3 come on I can't resist to sing along to "I love you Jesus Chriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiist. I love youuuu yeeeeeesss I doooooo". On Avery Island is very good as well, I find myself singing Song Against Sex often. Jeff Mangum's voice is hauntingly tranceful (if that is even a word ;p) and very alluring. The best Elephant 6 band in my opinion. Of Montreal is pretty good too but not as good as these guys. ;)

6. Choking Victim
Essential band for anyone to check out if they're looking for great ska/punk bands. No Gods, No Managers is an essential punk album, in my opinion. Crack Rock Steady is one of the greatest ska/punk songs ever. Squattas Paradise is personally a special album for me. Like LoC, I like their angrier songs although LoC has more of those and CV leans more towards ska/punk (Yes I know they're basically the same band ;])

7. Green Day
This is great band! I don't care what you say! (:
I don't consider Green Day a punk band, I don't even consider their older stuff punk. They're pop-punk though they've gradually lost that as the years have gone by but I still love their music no matter what. Insomniac is one of my favorite albums and so is Warning. Rest is one of my favorite songs of all time. Green Day is such a huge part of my life because they got me into punk and ska. Because of them I discovered Operation Ivy and the rest is history. Green Day will always be one of my favorite bands. (:

8. The Mad Conductor
This band is truly unique and there is no other band out there like them. I honestly like them better than No Cash. The mixture of hip-hop, reggae, dub and outer space-like sounds just works! When I got the Mechanical Claw EP I was so eager for a full album to come out because it was so good and I didn't like having only 5 songs. Tomb Diggin' Shovels is extremely catchy and I can never ever get tired of it. Renegade Space Rock is great. Destapadores is my favorite song off the album. Very unique sounding band that is worth checking out.

9. High School Football Heroes
One of my favorite ska bands, or should I say, skemo. I'd have to say, this is one of the very few bands that I think the second album is better than the first, even though its an EP. I just think the quality is better and it's more ska-ish. Nonetheless, I think the first album is great as well. A Long Look At a Short Lived Dream is very catchy and one of my favorites. I love all the songs on the EP. But I haven't heard from them in a while and that makes me sad. ): I saw them at Warped Tour '06 and met with George (HSFH lead vox) and Drew (former Patent Pending bassist) and its a very funny story... If you really want to know it just ask and I'll be glad to tell it. Anyways, I ended up getting a picture with Mike & Drew (Patent Pending), Dave & George (HSFH) and Kevin (new lead of Catch 22). It was really one of the best days of my life.

10. The Suicide Machines
First of all, I'm still upset that they broke up. ):
Anyways, if you listen to ska/punk you must listen to these guys if you haven't before. Very great band. Some of my favorite songs of theirs are Hey, Vans Song, DDT, and No Face. I love their angry punk stuff just as much as their ska/punk stuff. They're a very likable band. I actually wish they're name stayed as Jack Kevorkian and the Suicide Machines because I just think it sounds. And yes I do know who Jack Kevorkian is. ;) Anyways, Destruction By Definition = essential ska/punk album.

11. The Arrogant Sons of Bitches
I really don't know how they surpass Bomb the Music Industry! since I have so many more of their songs. Hah.
Anyways, a very cool ska/punk band. I don't think they're for every ska/punk fan, since they are a little different but nonetheless a band that you should check out if you're getting into the ska/punk scene. Jeff is just crazy. Stupid band name, stupid song names, you can't help but love it. I Just Wanna Have Sex With You is probably one of my favorite songs of theirs. Hah. Simply because it can make me laugh.

12. Panic at the Disco
Very mad the ! is gone...
Pretty much same thing applies to this band as does Fall Out Boy, I don't care what anyone says, I really like this band. I sort of don't like what fame has done to them but whatever. I still listen to them apparently.
Thought I do actually like the new album, I like the old one much better. I really liked the electronic upbeat, circus-esque sound of the first album and I was really looking forward to another album like that and I was slightly disappointed. On the other hand, dropping the ! and getting the new sound might have been a reborn process. Oddly enough, Folkin' Around is one of my favorite songs on the album. As for the old one I absolutely adore Time To Dance. I'm glad it never got on the radio or else it would have gotten played out. I even read Invisible Monster's because of that song! Just incase you didn't know, the song was written based off that book. ;)

13. Bomb the Music Industry!
Very fun band. I like them more than ASOB that's why I'm puzzled as to why they aren't ahead of them but whatever. I think the songs are funnier than ASOB and for some reason I think they're a little less punk than ASOB? I dunno I'm just ranting now. Anyway! They're worth checking out especially since all of their songs are free to download. Their song names are just straight ridiculous. But I love Does Your Face Hurt? No? 'Cause It's Killin' Me!!!, Tell My Boss, "I Hate You" and Sorry, Brooklyn. Dancing Won't Solve Anything. I think this band is a little more ska-ish sounding to me too... hmm. Well, yes, a very enjoyable band and worth checking out if you haven't already.

14. Gym Class Heroes
I'm surprised that these guys are on my top 20 actually, I didn't know I listened to them that much. I never thought that these guys would actually go mainstream, but they did! I didn't really mind though, but I started to not like Cupid's Chokehold afterwards...
But this about praising this band! Very unique and Travis is very talented. The Papercut Chronicles is a very good hip-hop album and worth checking out if you're a fan of hip-hop. Papercuts is a great song and so is Simple Livin'. As Cruel As School Children gave a more poppy sound to them but nonetheless catchy. I haven't listened to the newest album much yet, but it's a bit more back to the hip-hop. I would really love to get my hands on some of their older stuff...

15. Morning Glory
Yet another child bore from Choking Victim, some of the songs are very catchy. Less ska and more punk than CV. Long Live Revolution Rock is my favorite song of theirs and it's a song you feel like you can go out into the streets and sing it at the the top of your lungs. Two other songs I really like, The Whole World is Watching and Gimme Heroin, are more towards ska and very good songs. Any fan of Crack Rock Steady should definitely check this band out.

16. Every Time I Die
One of the very, very few metalcore bands I really like. I have no idea how I gravitated to this band, it must have been destiny. They are pretty unique since there are tinges of a southern rock and hardcore sound in their music. I really enjoy listening to this band, despite them being metalcore, some of their songs are catchy. Some of my favorites are Gloom and How It Gets That Way, I Been Gone a Long Time, Pornogratherapy and L'Astronaut. They have some unique sounding songs that I think gives them individuality. All in all, I think they're worth a listen. (:

17. Antischism
My favorite crust punk band! Its sort of biased because they're from my neck of the woods. Yep, this is probably one of the best bands my state has produced (in my opinion anyway). I think crust fans should definitely give this band a listen, I think they're pretty good. One of my favorite songs of theirs is Lines on a Map. I would really like to actually get my hands on a CD of theirs. Some members of this band went on to form the band Chronicle A/D and the very few songs they have released are actually very good. I'm not sure what else is going on with them though. But yes, give Antischism a listen if you're a punk fan. ;)

18. Scary Kids Scaring Kids
This band is one of those emoish/alternative bands that just got me drawn into them. The City Sleeps In Flames got me hooked on them after watching the video of My Darkest Hour. I loved how they used an electronic sound with their songs which make them unique. SKSK's songs are enjoyable to listen to and my favorite song of the new album is Star Crossed Lovers. On their After Dark EP has another one of my favorites, What's Up Now which incorporates the electronic keyboards very well. Overall, a very good post-hardcore band. (:

19. No Cash
Very great ska/punk band. Considered a crack rock steady band and certainly loved by crack rock steady fans alike. They only had one album but their songs are pretty satisfying. Gasoline, Wilkes-Booth Style and Run Your Pockets are my favorite songs. Gasoline seems like the early comings of The Mad Conductor, no? More punk than ska, in my opinion, than other crack rock steady bands but they're sound makes them stand out against the others. Once again, worth checking out if you're an LoC and CV fan!

20. 岩垂徳行
For those who have no idea what that says, it is Noriyuki Iwadare. My most unique artist in my top 20 and I'd have to say my most talented. As you might tell, Iwadare is not ska nor punk band. Not hardcore nor emo. Iwadare is an amazing composer of many music soundtracks. The one I listen to is the orchestral Gyakuten Saiban soundtrack or in other words, the Ace Attorney soundtrack. His work is amazing and I can never get sick of it. (: The Fragrance of Dark Colored Coffee, both orchestra and jazz versions are brilliant. The Steel Samurai Theme is another one of my favorites. A truly great composer that deserves praise.


Alright, this seemed to turn into somewhat of a summary and discovery but oh well, it's very late and I'm very tired and this took a very long time to type. ;)

Here are some of the top-rated news stories on videogame music posted to the Nobuooo website during the first half of August 2008.

Video

Nobuooo 8.08 Update

This month's video update takes a look at the music of E3. Segments include developer interviews on the Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia by Michiru Yamane, PixelJunk Eden by Baiyon and Bionic Commando by Simon Viklund.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4626

News

Team Entertainment preparing "Tales of" Series Piano Selection

On the heels of the battle arrange album, tracks from at least eight "Tales of" titles will be arranged for the piano. Game selections will include Tales of Phantasia, Destiny, Destiny 2, Eternia, Symphonia, Rebirth, Tempest and the Abyss, performed by Motoi Sakuraba.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4628

Parasite Eve: 3rd Birthday & Agito XIII coming to PSP

Square Enix has announced at its DKΣ3713 event that the mobile phone titles Final Fantasy Agito XIII (music by Takeharu Ishimoto) and Parasite Eve: The 3rd Birthday (music by Yoko Shimomura) will be making their way to the Playstation Portable.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4630

Eternal Poison to come with soundtrack CD

Poison Pink is being localized by Atlus for a November 11 release under the title Eternal Poison. The Playstation 2 title will come with a soundtrack CD including selected tracks by Takashi Okamoto.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4632

Interviews

Game-OST interviewed Aleksandar Randjelovic

Game-OST meets Aleksandar Randjelovic to discuss release of Genesis Rising soundtrack on KeepMoving Records.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4658

Sega-16 interview with Noriyuki Iwadare

Sega-16 has conducted an interview with composer Noriyuki Iwadare on the subject of Genesis and Sega CD series including Lunar and Langrisser.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4657

Releases

Welcome to World 2 video game inspired music compilation

Website Game Music 4 All has released their 2nd anniversary compilation album for purchase. The album has over 20 tracks of video game remixes, covers, and tribute songs, spanning several genres and styles.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4646

Subarashiki Kono Sekai + The World Ends With You now downloadable

The arrange album for The World Ends With You by Takeharu Ishimoto and Final Fantasy Remix by Ante are surprise releases for international digital distribution. Search for them on iTunes and receive a rebate if you purchased the EPs.

http://nobuooo.com/item/4643

ReMix: Wild Arms 'A Symphonic Tale' - OverClocked ReMix

Composition major, Paul Levasseur, with the assistance of the University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra has provided OC ReMix with their first LIVE orchestral ReMix of "To The End of The Wilderness"

http://nobuooo.com/item/4634

Top Artists of the Week [29 Jun 2008 – 6 Jul 2008]
1. Yasunori Mitsuda (+4)
2. Hitoshi Sakimoto (+1)
3. Yoshitaka Hirota (new)
4. Junichi Nakatsuru (+3)
5. Noriyuki Iwadare (-1)
6. Poets of the Fall (+9)
7. Breaking Benjamin (comeback)
8. Yoko Kanno (comeback)
9. Akemi Kimura (comeback)
10. Yoko Shimomura (-7)

Top Tracks of the Week [29 Jun 2008 – 6 Jul 2008]
1. KOS-MOS fighting
2. Last battle
3. U.M.N Mode
4. Durandal
5. Everyday

So, I was picked as one of the beta testers of the new Last.fm (thank you Last.fm staff for giving me such opportunity! <3). Unlike many of the people, I'm really happy with how it looks (needs black though). I especially like the fact that your stats change as you listen and you can get rid of any artist or song any time you want. So no more [unknown]~! Yay for beta Last.fm!