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Ahhh yass! The word “Queen” as understood by the Traditionalist/Silent Generation (born in 1945 and yesteryears) and the Baby Boomers (born in 1946 to 1964) to be the female royal highness and the most empowering woman that is still and forever has the most privileged piece in a chess set that able to move in any direction along a rank, file, or diagonal on which it stands. Not to forget, the stylized figure of a queen in a playcard deck was developed later in the 1377 by the Germans, being abandoned by them and permanently picked up by the French in the 1500s.

The evergreen, Queen to be the one of the greatest bands of all time. A great era were experienced by our moms and dads from the Baby Boomers to Gen X and memories of the legendary peak of 1975 Bohemian Rhapsody, the 1982 Under Pressure will never fade.

The Millennials (known as Gen Y; Born 1977 to 1995) throughout the Centennials (most popular by the term Gen Z/iGen; Born 1996 onwards) with highly advanced internet access and social medias engagement, the word ”Queen” is no longer acting like an exclusive monarch (except for Queen Bee-yonce!) related however, it became of a more casual jargon or meme as we definitely described them as the urban language we spoke off every day. According to the urban dictionary, the word "Queen" it is more likely in description of someone who is really flamboyant, applause-worthy, fierce women (or a really, really gay guy) and this will be the main topic of my article this time.

Less is more, we hold to that word but would still have the motivation to be fancy af. Fancy but classy is also a major thin line that have affected us all, we may think our appearance to be fine but actually seen as a train wreck by others. That’s a BIG NO NO! This problem was constantly emphasized especially during formal events such as weddings, dinner and proms that definitely we wanted to SLAY and win over the wh*re who stole your man, indeed still have a beautifully mindful soul of the goddess, Grace Kelly.

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Finding for an outstanding dress for a Queen maybe a handful and quite pricey, also searching for a dress online might be hopeless and able catch out to your anxiety over a silver lining result whether the dress will be completely well tailored or being an imitation disaster.  A website known as MillyBridal UK was established in 2007 and still active in the formal fashion-garment industry. A variety of gowns and dresses categorized down from bridal wear, mother of the bride dresses, prom garments to platform shoes, they are definitely one heck of a cutting-edge online retailer.

Their endeavor is unique comparing to other competitors, offering glamorous gowns at a lower price point had been the niche area of keeping their business sustainable until today. Affordably high fashion pieces with the prices ranging from £96 to £300 may be seen big for a number but imagine closely for spending less than £100 for a prom dress or spending only £250 for a ball gown wedding dress of your dream (that may cause your whole month paycheck to get from a designer store).  Not to forget that fabric color customization is also provided in this store.

If you're like me, and have been paying close attention to what's been trending on the fashion department this year especially the ideas of wearing mermaid wedding dresses — let me show you a good indication of what to expect from this store. 

Please do click on each images for direct link

The Wedding Dress

Behold the Bridesmaids

The Modern Teens Prom Dress

Forever Flattering Evening Gowns

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Bibliography;

Generational Breakdown: Info About All of the Generations – GEN HQ. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://genhq.com/faq-info-about-generations/

Playing card. (2018, May 17). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playing_card

Queen. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queen

Queen. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Queen

Album Review | Carthreena - Breathe For Tomorrow

Yass the kween is back again after going on and off again with the blogging sphere and literally writing the introduction of this entry while listening to Nightwish considering the title above is definitely nothing to do with them.

Okay I'll stop and continue with the main cause of this acknowledged entry.

I'm here with my brain for Carthreena!

You kids will ask me "WHAT THE F*CK IS CARTHREENA?"

Well, read!!! You lazy younger generations with iPhones.

Disclaimer: Please note that I’m doing this on a VERY VERY PROFESSIONAL basis. Every comments and critics are based on what people want to listen, their demands and etc. Also please note that I'm very critical at finding flaws and NEVER BIAS and I have run through this whole album thoroughly multiple times.

Image courtesy from Carthreena 

Carthreena is a Malaysian post-hardcore band from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, formed in 2010.  All through out of their musical career, the band is known for fast, hard music based in heavily distorted guitars, prominent lead guitar lines, and frequent changes in complex time signatures. 

They achieved national fame with the released of their single ‘Change the World’ in December 2013. They have performed tons of gigs and several national festivals including AOR Festival 2015, Kawanfest 2015, Stone Chisel Indie Fest 2015, Gegeyfest 2014 and Northern Fest 2012 & 2016, yet still active performing band around Malaysia.

In 22^nd January 2018, they have released their debut album ‘Breathe For Tomorrow’ in physical copies and digital (Spotify & Deezer). The album is recognized as one of the anticipated album for the year of 2018. -Quoted from band's profile

Image courtesy from Carthreena

Discography

Demo

• I Set You on Fire (2010)
• Pretending (Roses of Surrender) (2011)

Single (s)

• Whispering Goodbye (2011)
• Forbidden Hearts (2011)
• Start Over Again (2012)
• Change the World (2014)
• Cancer (2014)

Compilation (s)

Compilation MMXIV

The New Core Wave (TNCW) x Emotional/ Melodic Hardcore Promotions (EMHP)

Released August 20, 2014 (Mexico)

Link: https://emhpxtncw.bandcamp.com/album/compilation-mmxiv

Track 7. Carthreena - Change the World

Studio album

• Breathe For Tomorrow (2018)

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Cover view of this album.

For not judging the book or album by its covers, oh well I do because women judge. I love the injected artform essence of totemic insect which is a bee in this case as I believe so was truly inspired by the ancient rock art by the ancient cultures in Europe and the Near East which sometimes referred as the "goddess".

Overview of this album.

This excellent nu-cultural concept artwork album named as "Breathe For Tomorrow" consist of 12 tracks with 7 English songs, 4 Malay song and 1 short instrumental track.  The explained genre is post-hardcore and I agree for its fast moving energetic music that actually emphasize a greater degree of creative expression when you're moving from track to track.  

Reminiscing down the memory lane.

When I first ran through this album it reminded me one of my favourite albums of all time, Yellow Card-Ocean Avenue album from 2003.  Ok chill, I know both of these albums have obvious distinct genres but somehow they both have the similar energy.  Try ignoring the sliver lining of these genres and imagine replacing the violins in YC with the strings from Carthreena, they would be quite similar.  Not bad kind of similar but GOOD!

Listen to YC's Way Away, and Empty Apartment and you will get what I meant. 

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Image courtesy from Carthreena

Based on the article on 2007 quoted by Jeff Terich on Treblezine, "the originality of post-hardcore emerge from the era after hardcore's heyday (notably, the '80s), and most bands within the genre got their start in hardcore. However, the twist is instead of sticking to its rigid constraints, these artists expanded beyond power chords and gang vocals, incorporating more creative outlets for punk rock energy." On a more casual term it is a genre of music formed when people in the hardcore scene got tired of hardcore's limited form (Geoff, 2005).

This 40 minutes album have various styles of music that won't make you feel bored if you are a true post-hardcore fan.  The songs arrangements from track 1 to 12 is considered very well planned and excellent as they are very well matched and compliments the sequences. A friendly album hack is that they shouldn't be too high up with non-stop catchy music or the other way around,  it should be an added variance to one another and association of fast and slow moving sounds.

Lyrics-wise linguistically are very easy to understand not to much metaphoric elements, they can easily reach the emotions of all fans and listeners.  Remember when most of us were younger (back then for example the old days of Simple Plan) and there's a song or an album that was very entertaining and magically catch up to our pleasure, well this is how you can get it in 2018. Carthreena gets them to your soul!

In terms of instruments, there's nothing to talk about.  My ears heard fascinating signature s of post-hardcore; the slow melodic minor scale and melodic metal-core style rhythms added to bind with some progressive elements.  Since I'm not a musician (unless calling a person that plays 4 months of intense ukulele a musician, then I'm still not one) nothing much I can comment about the technicalities but as a listener, most important is that they are perfectly tight and harmonizes within all aspects of the instruments.  Kudos for the outstanding effort.  And for the vocals, how the f*ck did you managed to reach that high notes? Incredible af!!

My genuine reaction to this masterpiece was quite pleasant.  I don't often listen to post-hardcore genres but I'm confident to say that this album able to make me have fun by listening to it.  They have this my so-called made up word is the spirit-goosebumps, when you listen to the whole album, you feel this energetic spirit came on your surroundings like a force-field globe that protects you (not Wakanda) for the whole 40 minutes and that spirit energy made your senses tingling with goosebumps because you are so well entertained by it.

Favorites

My most fav song in this album is Malaysia,  a very catchy anthem of patriotism and the realities of things that you are aware of being a true Malaysian.  Basically I'm a well known as the least patriotic values on earth however that song did change my perception towards with holding my nation and very proud to sing along to this.  Guys, this is the song that you should listen to while waiting for your turn to cross out the ballot on this upcoming general election.  I'm not even joking!

The song Remembrance has its own touchy feely amusements for people who's having a handful of breakup sentiments just like I Will Stay by We Are The Fallen and when Dean's vocals appeared on Streetlights, there were fireworks in my head.

Should you buy this album?

Absolutely YES!  Even if your are not a fan of this genre, you should still get it for yourself because of the new revelation of post-hardcore music that you should experience yourself and just because they are truly awesome!

Buy it here

Social Media Channels

Check out more about Carthreena:    

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Youtube
• Instagram
• Reverbnation
• Spotify
• Deezer

Reference;

M. (2016, November 24). How To: Make a Post-Hardcore Song in 6 Min or Less ( Full Song at the End) || Shady Cicada. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdMVQD5OrI4

The 90-Minute Guide: Post-Hardcore. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20110404010139/http://www.treblezine.com/features/107.html