The next generation of “visual kei” J-Rock bands have often disappointed. They couldn’t live up to their predecessors: Glay, Luna Sea, X Japan. But one band has made significant strides in Japan. They are SID.
SID started as pretty traditional in their “hair and makeup” style, emulating peers and veterans, but generally keeping to the indie scene. But they continued (and still continue) to adapt, and are finding their way to the mainstream. They’ve done a couple of anime theme songs, including “Uso” and “Rain” for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and “Monochrome Kiss” for Black Butler.
But we’re not going to talk about those singles, because I don’t own them. I picked up their single “sleep,” primarily because I love to sleep. I’d like to tell you I’m kidding, but I’m not.
The song and its b-sides have no ties to anime, but hey, these guys are getting pretty big (a couple #2 and #3 spots on the Oricon charts) so if you like J-Rock, join me after the jump for a look at the songs on the “sleep” single. (more…)