To spell things out, Saidan play raw black metal that is incredibly melodic, but Jigoku especially had a very overt J-rock influence in said melodic side.
#Pretty ricky songs with lyrics full
That II should set you off that there's more Saidan where this came from, but the album I feel is most relevant for the discussion is not the original Onryō EP, but Saidan's only other full length album, 2021's Jigoku. And even taking away the cover arts and the lyrics, there's very little that's actually clearly Japanese themed in Onryō II: Her Spirit Eternal. It's not like Saidan makes music about Neon Genesis Evangelion or something. And with Japanese culture being one of the most overtly beloved overseas, Saidan's whole vibe makes a lot more sense.Īnd sure, Japanese folk horror is pretty well-renowned. It's like watching a Japanese artist doing a Viking metal album, where the entire appeal is being in awe at how Viking culture is perceived. So enjoyment of Saidan's aesthetic comes less as appreciation of Japanese culture, but a sort of second-hand appreciation of said appreciation. Sure, you have the odd album here and there, but having a Tennessee band making music about Japanese folk horror is quite a reach. It also hints at something for the guys to keep in mind next time: Sometimes less is more.While black metal and weaboo culture are far from isolated, it isn't that often you see a non-Japanese band handling exclusively Japanese themes. The group gets off, however, on the mood-setting “Lapdance.” Despite the title, it’s a languid R&B groove that pleasingly complements the quartet’s sweet, urgent harmonies. Goodbar” and mellow lead single “Tipsy (In Dis Club)”-about the tamest song on the set. Pretty Ricky goes hard right from the start with an intro that trumpets this telling piece of information: “My sex drive is times a million, trillion.” Another song, the aptly titled “Black,” intones that “once you go black, you never go back.” The foursome can be clever and fun, as demonstrated on “Mr. The former Atlantic quartet comes packing with a new member (Lingerie) as well as sexually charged songs whose titles don’t leave much to the imagination (“Menage a Trois,” “Doggystyle” and “Sticky”). The giant parental advisory/explicit lyrics sticker on the front of Pretty Ricky‘s new self-titled album leaves no doubt as to what the group is still up to on its latest musical outing.
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