Perfect ballad-- as expected from a great VK band

Rising star of the Visual Kei indie world D's second single since signing with a major label shows a leap for them-- both in quality of production and stylistically.
D takes a breather from the heavy core- gothic rock sound that so pumped-up their earlier releases and really gives fans something thought-provoking with Snow White. This is core Visual Kei the way it should be-- moody, dark, and aloof, but with warm undertones of undiluted, unabashed, and possibly unparalleled beauty as far as this winter and spring's releases go.
D's Snow White is a treasure of a single not to be missed. A truly elegant ballad that really showcases ASAGI's talents as a vocalist, utilizing exquisite melody expressed through sparkling piano, moody bass, and heavy-rock guitars that are layered and produced into the perfect ballad.

The use of piano created just the romantic melancholy the whole thing was screaming for, and the way they eased into the other instruments was delightful and well-timed. It all melded neatly with the vocals, and got more rockish as it went on without disturbing the tempo or feeling. I really enjoyed the way they tied the piano and vocals to the music with the bass line.

The vocals were some of the most original I’ve heard– again, in quite a while. The way he begins beautifully– but in standard Asagi style (although he does let up a bit to suit the mood and melody), and then when he hits the chorus– well, just listen to it and you’ll see. Opera-rockers are shaking in their boots right now– and rightly so. D has really earned honors with this one. Not only is it a beautiful new ballad– Asagi rocks Visual-kei’s European-opera roots right down to its lace stockings. That ‘experimental’ use of a totally different vocal style is what absolutely makes the whole song.
Snow White features the title track, plus a pop-rock upbeat version of the song, and a B-side (varies on the CD version).
Visual Kei fans will enjoy Snow White as something pretty to return to when it all gets too gloomy, and long-standing D fans won't be disappointed by this "major" leap. It's refreshing to see bands actually utilizing their talents in versatility, rather than just feeding fans what is expected. x