Release ZIZ new ep "TEZL MOZL no. 5"

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Not sure why but the crispy kiss made me feel like Közi might be the one to blame...? I've preordered mine from Tower Records and I'm going to the one man so I'm curious to see what that cd is they'll give as a gift...
 

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TEZLMOZL No.5 turned out to be pretty cool. It doesn't really sound like other ZIZ albums. The credits for the iTunes release lists Chargeeeeee... as composer for "Denzimans", Kozi as composer for "Menou Pierrot", Sugiya for "Shirushi", JIRO for "Silk to Tetukuzu", and Yugami for "Crispykiss".

Pseudo review~

Denzimans - I don't know how much I believe that Chargeeeeee... is capable of composing something as Kozi-like as the chorus for Denzimans. I'm guessing that similar to Gift, Kozi co-wrote all of these songs with the composer who is credited. But that's just speculation. This song is catchy and has a very mellow atmosphere.

Menou pierrot - At first this sounded to me like an abomination created by reworking fragments from the Kozi solo album Loki'n Roll. After about a dozen listens, its starting to sound like an original piece. I like the break off ending at about the 3:00 minute mark.

Shirushi - This song sounds very unique to the album with the "horns" and loungey vibe.

Silk to Tetukuzu - the verse parts of this song make me feel like I'm in an anime opening theme. the chorus sounds like a small struggle for Kozi to hit those high notes.

Crispykiss - Great song reminiscent of Crimson Star. Catchy melody and Kozi's voice sounds great. The guitar parts stand out the most in this song as well.

It would be nice to have a few more songs, but that's all there is.
 

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Wellll... I'm a bit tempted if you say it has some Kozi sound to it. "Different from other ZIZ albums" is a selling point in my book XD Maybe I'll check this out through Amazon MP3 or similar.

BTW are you the same as "DarkestRafflesia" and just lost your account? I can merge you back in if you want.
 

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I would like to be merged back please :)

But yeah this album is a steal at $5 on iTunes. It's a little less noisy I guess than past releases. everything feels more fleshed out.
 

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I would like to be merged back please :)
Merged you back and updated your email address to the new one from the "Neo" account. You might need to reset your password again.
 

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First off, for anyone looking to buy the album: you can't buy it on amazon.co.jp without a Japanese credit card (this seems to be a new rule) but it's available on US Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072WJWLW1
I'm not sure if supporting Amazon is any more ethical than supporting Apple these days, but at least you don't have to install iTunes ::batsu::

Very brief thoughts on listening:

電磁男達 ("Electromagnetic Men"): I'm not sure I agree that it's "Kozi-like" but it's definitely more like Japanese rock than the 80s stuff ZIZ was putting out before.

瑪瑙ピエロ ("Agate Pierrot"): Kind of sounds like a spiritual sequel to "Curious Nuance" with less electronics. I approve! Really great to hear something experimental again from Kozi (and/or his collaborators)

徴 ("Sign"): Aight, I'm a sucker for anything with the lounge horns or anything that sounds like it belongs in Casino Night Zone ::meev:: (See also: Klaha's "chameleon no seppun" among others XD) The songwriting could maybe be tightened up a little to keep the momentum going, but on the whole I enjoyed it.

シルクと鉄屑 ("Silk and Scrap Iron"): Fine but didn't really move me one way or the other.

クリスピーキッス ("Crispy Kiss"): I still don't understand, why crispy? ::meev:: But the song is fun, which is something that I think has been missing lately. And as @DarkestRafflesia mentioned, the guitar parts are indeed excellent on this track.

EDIT in-place:
Denzimans reminds me Mighty Morphin Power Rangers theme at beginning! O.o
I can't unhear that now :lol:
BRING ME FIVE TEENAGERS WITH ATTITUDE!
 

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wait what, you can't shop without a japanese credit card??! what kind of stupid rule is that :P
 

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wait what, you can't shop without a japanese credit card??! what kind of stupid rule is that :P
Missed this before, but - only for digital stuff. You can buy physical goods just fine.
I even tried loading up my Amazon "gift card" credit on the Japanese site and using that, but that didn't work either. I think it might be related to licensing or something, from what I read online.
 

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I finally got my physical copy. I'll post lyric scans for anyone who's interested. Album artwork is cropped out to encourage people to buy their own copy ;)

 
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I tried to fix the links but I think we're editing over each other XD
Anyway: "I FEEL YOUR BUG"? :lol:

Thanks for the scans ::kozi:: I'll have to peruse these in more detail later.

Thanks that was my first time posting pics via my cell phone. Rather laborious.

I'm secretly hoping somebody makes romanizations.
 

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I'm secretly hoping somebody makes romanizations.
ok

電磁男達
Lyrics: Kozi
Music: Chargeeeeee...
Arrangement: ZIZ

ヒューリスティック出鱈目な視界
アッパーに旋回急降下 放射相称OK
トランソニック蛍光な磁界
ザッパーに巡回急上昇 放射掃射OK
境界なし 蜥蜴と影
I FEEL LOVE ON YOU I FEEL LOVE OF YOU
I FEEL LOVE ON YOU I FEEL OWN YOU
I FEEL YOUR BUG
フリースキャン
ジリジリ焼き付き照らし示し合わす+-
スパークするのさ君の居る其処へフェードイン

denji otoko-tachi
Lyrics: Kozi
Music: Chargeeeeee...
Arrangement: ZIZ

HEURISTIC detarame no shikai
UPPER ni senkai kyuukouka housha soushou OK
TRANSONIC keikou na jikai
ZAPPER ni junkai kyuujoushou housha sousha OK
kyoukai nashi tokage to kage
I FEEL LOVE ON YOU I FEEL LOVE OF YOU
I FEEL LOVE ON YOU I FEEL OWN YOU
I FEEL YOUR BUG
FREE SCAN
JIRIJIRI yakitsuki terashi shimeshiawasu PLUS MINUS
SPARK suru no sa kimi no iru soko e FADE IN


I'll do more this weekend but that's a start ::kozi::
 
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