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.
Why this album works
'Arche' debuted at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, showcasing Dir En Grey's commercial success in Japan. The album received praise for its experimental sound, influencing a wave of progressive metal bands and marking a significant evolution in their artistic direction.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of intensity wave-like pacing with surprises haunting vocals for deep immersion
- 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.
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 鱗 Standout 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 Standout 3:15
- 16 Revelation of mankind Standout 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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