"My first taste of the legacy that is X-Japan came in the form of their beautiful, haunting, sensual, elegant, enchanting, and enamoring Ballads. On the wings of drummer Yoshiki's amazing talent for composition this album transcends Visual Rock stereo-types. Hailed as the band that created the Visual Kei genre this album shows the true versatility that Japanese Visual Rock was founded on. If you're a fan of JRock, Visual Kei, Piano Ballads, Guitar Ballads, or beautiful music that can truly touch the soul. Give this album a try. It is incredible."
The Timeless and Tragic Beauty of X Japan
ssj4brad | Jacksonville, Florida United States | 06/20/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The legendary JRock band X Japan was always known as a metal band, but they were also known for their incredible and enthralling ballads as well. This album collects all of their ballads, from their 1988 debut album's "Alive", to their final goodbye ballad, "The Last Song". All the way through, your senses will be overwhelmed by the indescribable beauty of these classics, such as "Endless Rain", one of their most well known and popular songs, or "Forever Love", which has to be one of the most utterly stunning and beautiful ballads in history. Each track was written and composed by Yoshiki, the drummer/pianist and leader of the band, and his incredible talent for composition and songwriting shines on this CD. If your looking for something more than just "another cd", then please try X Japan's "Ballad Collection", and enter a world of tragic beauty the likes of which you've never heard before."
GREAT CD - A TRIBUTE TO JAPANS GREATEST BAND
Chris Andrews | D.C., USA | 03/09/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"with the death of x japan singer hide, came this wonderful album, with the sad soft rythmns like tears (which made my girlfriend cry, even though isnt it in english, is so sad and wonderful that it brings anyone to tears) and the tribute song to hide the last song, which is long, wonderful and saddening. if you like x japan, buy hide with spread beaver. i recomend this album to any jpop/jrock fan"
Best Ballads Ever!
Marian | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 04/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I came to know this band thanks to a site called Metal Reviews. One of the reviewers there is a huge fan of X-Japan, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Despite the fact that I don't understand a word of japanese, this has become one of my favourite bands. Never in my life have I've been so moved by a ballad as with X-Japan.
The cd starts with X's most popular ballad, Forever Love. I've passed this song to many of my friends, and every one of them now includes it among their favourite ballads. After a beautiful piano and violin introduction, Toshi starts singing with the sweetest voice. If you want to get an idea of X-Japan, this is the song to download.
There isn't a weak song in this album. This is a band whose music is so incredibly moving you don't need to understand the lyrics. I hope this review encourages you to give it a try, I know you won't be disappointed."
Their best yet
Sera | Australia | 03/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you want an X Japan memorial CD...this would be it. X Japan were best at Ballads and here;s your proof. Their were ok rockers but as they matured i think they found that they could do rockish ballads better and this is their best album yet."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1