Western Rock vs JRock

[Crani]

J-rock is basically the Japanese version of Western rock. They just copy what as been done in the West and don't bring anything new to the game.
Visual Key is Glam Metal J-version. Norifumi Shima is Ywngie Malmsteen J-version. Akira Takasaki is Van Halen J-version. So I go with Western Rock, although there are some good japanese bands.

[PockyMePink]

Originally Posted by Crani

J-rock is basically the Japanese version of Western rock. They just copy what as been done in the West and don't bring anything new to the game.
Visual Key is Glam Metal J-version. Norifumi Shima is Ywngie Malmsteen J-version. Akira Takasaki is Van Halen J-version. So I go with Western Rock, although there are some good japanese bands.

eh, everything has it's roots in something. But JRock has branched out, and now the difference between JRock and western rock are pretty signifigant.

[tocrayzay]

I'd have to say western rock, although I do listen to both and right now
and @Keaton great taste in music!!!

[reihiino]

Brought up on western rock but startin to like Jrock as of late.

[MissHoneyBeeee]

jrock

mostly cuz that's the majority of what i listen to nowadays, but i still like rock (mostly cuz i don't hav jrock CD's to listen to when i'm offline)

if i had to name my top 5 (or top 10) it would completely consist of jrock musicians. no joke.

[Miyavifan]

I used to be really into Western rock.
Now I like Jrock. It's, to me, much more interesting than Western rock.

[superheel]

Western Rock. JRock is not my thing.

[MissHoneyBeeee]

Originally Posted by Miyavifan

I used to be really into Western rock.
Now I like Jrock. It's, to me, much more interesting than Western rock.

agreed. western rock has become awfuly boring lately.

[Miyavifan]

Originally Posted by MissHoneyBeeee

agreed. western rock has become awfuly boring lately.

I totally agree. I wish there was a Japanese radio station.

I listen to mainly Japanese music now, with a smidge of German music thrown in. and some in English. (that would be Cinema Bizarre. I know they're German, but I count it as English cause Strify sings in English)

[Almazing1000]

I prefer Rock Specifically Indie Rock... The Devil Wears Prada is a nice band. You can literally listen to any Sub-Category of Western rock at anytime while in any mood. Getting ready for a football game? -> Heavy Metal Just went through a bad break up? -> Power Ballads. I saw DragonForce they're bad ass, Journey is pretty good, Rush "Tom Sawyer" is the sh*t!! Plus when I play Guitar Hero I like songs that everyone can sing a long to. You can't play "Thunder Strike" (a drinking game) with JRock