Hmm...
Things about X that I don't like...
I also didn't much care for the Spikes of Doom. I think they're cool in a way, but I like Yoshiki much better with the wavy/crimped hair.
I don't like their look -as much- after it became tamer and they cut their awesome hair. I'm a huge visual kei fan (granted, it has been argued that X was NOT VK, but regardless of X I love most types of VK) and therefore the extravagant costumes, the makeup, and the feminine appearance all add a sense of excitement to watching the performances. Plus I have always had a weird fascination with androgyny. *shrugs*
Musically speaking, I think the only piece I have ever had a problem with is one of the versions of "Tears" that I heard. It was an older version when Toshi's voice was still rougher, and there were points where I winced because his voice was difficult to listen to. (Please don't misunderstand me - in general, I adore Toshi's voice, and the songs would not sound right sung by anybody else.
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Regarding Art of Life... I agree that the piano solo is difficult to bear. It makes one really uncomfortable to hear an instrument so abused. But "technique" aside, I think Yoshiki did this because he WANTED the audience to feel that way. He wanted to make them uncomfortable, make them cringe, even make them angry - that was the entire point of it. And he got his message across very well, in my opinion. Art of Life in all aspects remains my favorite song of all time, as well as performance.
And there's my opinions! Oh my, I apologize for being so long-winded... :oops:
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