How many songs are on Black Stone?

Black Stone has 4 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

Black Stone

Gackt · 2005

16 min · 4 tracks · rock music

A powerful blend of rock and orchestral elements, merging dramatic vocals with intense instrumentals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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BLACK STONE — The title track exemplifies Gackt's dramatic vocal delivery and sets the tone for the album's thematic exploration of conflict and resolution.
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Ash — This track highlights a more introspective side of Gackt, combining emotional lyrics with a haunting melody that resonates throughout the album.
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BLACK STONE (instrumental) — The instrumental version allows listeners to appreciate the orchestral arrangement and the intricate musicianship that supports Gackt's vocals.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and production, merging rock with orchestral elements effectively.

What we noticed

Vocals are layered with harmonies that shift between soft verses and powerful choruses, emphasizing emotional peaks.
The second track, 'Ash', maintains a similar intensity but introduces a more melodic structure with a focus on lyrical storytelling.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.