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Arche

Dir En Grey · 2014

83 min · 19 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · extreme metal

A swirling blend of heavy riffs, intricate melodies, and haunting vocals that challenge conventional metal boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of intensity
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • haunting vocals for deep immersion
  • intricate melodies that captivate
  • for reflective late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • not suited for casual background

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'Arche' marks Dir En Grey's eighth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Dum Spiro Spero'. At this point, the band had solidified their position as a leading force in the Japanese metal scene and were exploring deeper themes in their music and lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
the GazettE· X Japan· Mucc

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Un deux 3:33
  • 2 咀嚼 4:10
  • 3 4:03
  • 4 Phenomenon 4:01
  • 5 Cause of fickleness 3:25
  • 6 濤声 5:31
  • 7 輪郭 5:43
  • 8 Chain repulsion 2:48
  • 9 Midwife 4:11
  • 10 禍夜想 4:25
  • 11 懐春 4:21
  • 12 Behind a vacant image 4:59
  • 13 Sustain the untruth 4:25
  • 14 空谷の跫音 5:48
  • 15 The inferno 3:15
  • 16 Revelation of mankind 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Sustain the untruth [REMIX] 6:16
  • 2 咀嚼 (Acoustic Ver.) 5:02
  • 3 鱗 (Crossover Ver.) 3:37

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