Preface : I preordered this ages ago, when it was first announced, so I was able to get it yesterday on flag day. I've already listened to it about a hundred times. If you'd like to know what I think, and maybe a little bit of what to expect, read the below.

Preface : I received my copy of NINTH on the storefront day (see the FYI entry about furage for more information if you haven't read it yet), June 12 th , and have listened to it and would like to share my first impression of the songs and the album as a whole. Evidently, this will contain spoilers, so if you don't want to spoil your first listening experience of this album, you have been warned.