Origin of Dazzle
extended play by Dazzle Vision

Origin of Dazzle is Dazzle Vision's debut EP. It was released on November 3, 2005 through Human Noise.
Style
"Origin of Dazzle" is known to take influence from post-hardcore, Maiko's vocals in particular sounding reminiscent of much of those singers from the time. Maiko's overall view of the album was "I think that we wanted to make a strong impression on the music scene. We didn't want to sound like any other band out there, we shot for the stars." Leading to the band being dubbed screamo, J-pop, alternative metal, post-hardcore and forerunners of kawaii metal.
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