yoshiyuuki: BARKS.jp:【Interview】BUCK-TICK’s 22nd Album, ABRACADABRA Acceptance and affirmation
yoshiyuuki: BARKS.jp:【Interview】BUCK-TICK’s 22nd Album, ABRACADABRA Acceptance and affirmation for everything in life, for everyone who wishes to live as they are 18 September 2020 BUCK-TICK will be releasing their 22nd album ABRACADABRA on Monday, September 21; the 33rd anniversary of their career. Eureka, the vibrant rock and roll number which was released ahead of time is an anthem which repeatedly calls out “LOVE!” in celebration of life. That alone has more than powerful enough to open up a wind tunnel in these melancholy times, but the true magnificence of BUCK-TICK is found in the jet black parade of Boukyaku (忘却 / Oblivion) which closes off the world of this album. This is an all-encompassing affirmation and acceptance of every facet of life; not just the hopes and delights and thrills and joys, but also the nightmares and pain and sadness and remorse. So, how did they create this album, which seems like an amulet for all those who wish to live as they are to keep close to? This we ask vocalist Sakurai Atsushi and guitarist Imai Hisashi. __________________________ ■ “A slightly deviant vibe” or something edgy■ I thought of aiming for the essence of something like that ―― Listening to ABRACADABRA, the album was beautiful and it felt like something I would use as an omamori¹ in dark and depressing times; like a safety net for the heart. When did you start work on this album? And how did it progress? Keep reading -- source link