Crush-2 -90----s V-rock Best Hit Cover Songs- -23.2011-.rar

The file "CRUSH! 2 -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-" refers to the second installment of a popular Japanese compilation series released on November 23, 2011. It features modern Visual Kei (V-Rock) bands covering iconic J-Rock hits from the 1990s. Album Overview

This compilation is part of a trilogy that bridged the gap between the 90's "Golden Age" of Visual Kei and the "Neo-Visual Kei" era. While the original artists (like LUNA SEA, GLAY, and MALICE MIZER) defined the 90's sound, this album allows younger bands to reinterpret those classics with updated production and their own stylistic flair. Notable Tracks & Coverage

The album consists of 16 tracks. Highlights often cited by fans include: "Hana-muke" (originally by L'Arc~en~Ciel) covered by Aoi.

"Yurete Yurete" (originally by SHAZNA) covered by DOG inThePWO.

"Gekkou" (originally by MALICE MIZER) covered by Matenrou Opera, which is frequently praised for its symphonic metal approach that honors the original's gothic atmosphere. CRUSH-2 -90----s V-Rock best hit cover songs- -23.2011-.rar

"JAM" (originally by THE YELLOW MONKEY) covered by DuelJewel. Critical Reception

Nostalgia Factor: The album is highly rated by long-term V-Rock fans for its song selection, featuring tracks that were massive radio hits in Japan during the 90s.

Arrangement Styles: Reviews generally note a mix of "faithful" covers and "radical" reinterpretations. For example, bands like ギルド (Guild) and ν[NEU] often bring a more upbeat, modern pop-rock energy to darker 90s tracks.

Comparison to Vol. 1: Many fans consider Crush! 2 to have a slightly more diverse "pop-rock" feel compared to the more "hard-rock" focused first volume. Important Note on File Security The file "CRUSH

The .rar extension indicates a compressed archive. If you downloaded this from an unofficial source, ensure you scan it with antivirus software before opening, as archive files from file-sharing sites can occasionally contain malware. Crush! 2 -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs - Discogs

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2011 CD release of "Crush! 2 -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-" on Discogs. Crush! 2 -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs - Discogs

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2011 CD release of "Crush! 2 -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-" on Discogs. Biography | ギルド

The file "CRUSH-2 -90----s V-Rock best hit cover songs- -23.2011-.rar" appears to be a compressed archive, likely in RAR format, that contains a collection of cover songs. Preservation of fan culture – Many doujin cover

The Significance of Cover Songs:

Cover songs play a significant role in music cultures worldwide, allowing artists to pay homage to their influences while also offering something new to their audience. In the context of V-Rock, these covers can serve as a bridge between different musical eras and styles, keeping certain songs or artists relevant across generations.

5. Why this file might be significant

• Preservation of fan culture – Many doujin cover compilations from the 2000s–2010s are now lost as hosting sites (Megaupload, Mediafire old links) die.
• Alternate versions – Some covers reinterpret songs with different genders (female-fronted tribute) or metal arrangements.
• Rarity – If it’s from 2011, it might be CD-R only, now resurrected as a digital RAR floating on obscure forums or Soulseek.

4. Possible tracklist (educated guess)

If it’s “best hit cover songs” of ’90s V-Rock, typical tracks could include:

1. X JAPAN – “Kurenai” (covered by a newer visual kei band)
2. LUNA SEA – “Rosier”
3. BUCK-TICK – “Dress” (or “Just One More Kiss”)
4. KUROYUME – “For Dear”
5. Laputa – “Monochrome”
6. Siam Shade – “1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou”
7. Glay – “However” (though Glay is more pop-rock, still V-Rock adjacent)
8. L’Arc~en~Ciel – “Blurry Eyes” (early visual era)
9. D’ERLANGER – “La Vie En Rose”
10. Malice Mizer – “Bel Air” (or “Illuminati”)

The covers might be instrumental (game-friendly) or full vocal tributes.

7. Where could it have come from?

Likely sources:

• Visual Kei fan forums (like Jrock Scans or LiveJournal communities).
• Rhythm game ripping groups – Games like Rock Band 3 had custom V-Rock song packs.
• Niconico Douga uploaders compiling their cover performances into an album.

If you have the file and want to verify its contents, extract it (using 7-Zip or WinRAR) and check for:

• A tracklist.txt or cover.jpg
• MP3s with consistent bitrate (192–320 kbps typical for that era)
• Any mention of artists who performed the covers

Would you like help identifying a specific track if you open the archive, or are you looking for similar obscure V-Rock tribute compilations?