Monthly Archives: June 2011

Thoughts on the East Asian “Idol Culture” Part 1

Part 1: Idol Bodies, Idle Minds There was a time where musicians were like meticulous artists brushing paint onto a canvas: noble  Bohemians living for their art; here, I lament musicians becoming more and more like the brush itself: a replaceable tool that can be used and disposed.

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica Original Soundtrack I – Review

Album Title: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Original Soundtrack I Anime Title: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Artist: Yuki Kajiura Catalog Number: ANZB-9124/ANZX-9124 (Bundled with DVDs) Release Type: Soundtrack Release Date: May 25, 2011 Purchase at: CDJapan, Play-Asia

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2010′s Anime Music in Review – Soundtrack Edition

In June? Yes, it is a bit overdue, but as we hinted at in the 2010 Anime Music Awards post, the blame is laid squarely at the feet of The World God Only Knows soundtrack, which wasn’t released until April of this year. The irony? It’s not going to be featured since our fearless leader [...]

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