Another Side of Singles II
Luna Sea · 2002
46 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative and progressive rock that weaves emotional narratives through intricate instrumentation.
Why this album works
This album is particularly significant as it helped solidify Luna Sea's status within the Japanese rock scene, contributing to the popularity of alternative rock during the early 2000s. It received positive critical reception and further established the band’s influence on subsequent artists in the genre, especially within Japan's visual kei movement.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout intricate instrumentation detail hunting emotional narratives unfold gradually
- Context
- By 2002, Luna Sea was navigating a transformative phase in their career, having released several successful albums since their formation in 1991. 'Another Side of Singles II' marked a unique moment as it compiled various singles while introducing new tracks, showcasing their evolution in sound and appeal to a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Porno Graffitti· Bump of Chicken· L'Arc-en-Ciel· Flow· Ringo Sheena· Cornelius· SID
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 この世界の果てで Standout 5:59
- 2 Looper 4:10
- 3 WITH Standout 5:57
- 4 inside you 4:21
- 5 My Lover 4:16
- 6 be gone 5:14
- 7 be in agony 4:21
- 8 INTO THE SUN Standout 7:12
- 9 UNTIL THE DAY I DIE 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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