Released 21 years ago this October
Complete II
X Japan · 2005
548 min · 70 tracks · heavy metal
Epic melodies intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, showcasing a signature blend of emotional depth and technical prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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ART OF LIFE Start here — Clocking in at nearly 30 minutes, this track exemplifies X Japan's grandiose approach to composition, blending symphonic elements with metal intensity.
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Rusty Nail — With its powerful chorus and intricate guitar work, 'Rusty Nail' stands out as a fan favorite that encapsulates the band's signature sound.
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Forever Love (acoustic version) — 'Forever Love' showcases the band’s softer side, revealing poignant lyrical themes alongside delicate instrumentation that resonates deeply with listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic soundscapes for deep focus
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- immersive experience for long sessions
- cathartic emotional climaxes throughout
- theatrical arrangements that captivate
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, standalone tracks
- prefer simple, straightforward compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing the band's continued vitality.
- Themes
- post-reunion nostalgia· grief and loss
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Complete II marked a significant moment in X Japan's career as it was their first release after the band's reunion. Following a decade-long hiatus, this album reintroduced their music to fans and reestablished their presence in the music scene. It also followed the passing of guitarist Hide, adding emotional weight to the project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loudness· Galneryus· Malice Mizer
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 ART OF LIFE Start here 29:00
Disc 2
- 1 DAHLIA 7:57
- 2 SCARS 5:06
- 3 Longing~跡切れたmelody~ 7:39
- 4 Rusty Nail 5:28
- 5 White Poem Ⅰ 3:18
- 6 CRUCIFY MY LOVE 4:36
- 7 Tears 10:30
- 8 WRIGGLE 1:25
- 9 DRAIN 3:28
- 10 Forever Love (acoustic version) 7:54
Disc 3
- 1 Prologue (1993.12.31) 2:54
- 2 Blue Blood (1993.12.31) 4:23
- 3 Sadistic Desire (1993.12.31) 5:28
- 4 Week End (1995.12.31) 5:58
- 5 Rose of Pain (acoustic) (1994.12.31) 3:41
- 6 Tears (acoustic) (1995.12.30) 7:28
- 7 Standing Sex (1993.12.31) 4:44
- 8 Count Down ~ X (1993.12.31) 7:17
- 9 Endless Rain (1993.12.31) 9:28
Disc 4
- 1 Amethyst (1996.12.31) 6:19
- 2 Rusty Nail (1996.12.31) 5:33
- 3 Dahlia (1996.12.31) 8:09
- 4 Crucify My Love (1996.12.31) 4:42
- 5 Scars (1996.12.31) 7:28
- 6 White Poem I (1996.12.31) 6:19
- 7 Drain (1996.12.31) 4:20
- 8 Say Anything (acoustic) (1995.12.31) 2:56
- 9 Tears (1993.12.31) 7:58
- 10 Forever Love (1996.12.31) 8:10
Disc 5
- 1 Kurenai (1996.12.31) 7:02
- 2 Wriggle (1996.12.31) 1:27
- 3 Heath Solo (1996.12.31) 4:22
- 4 Hide Solo (1996.12.31) 8:02
- 5 Piano Solo (1995.12.31) 5:26
- 6 Drum Solo (1996.12.31) 9:02
- 7 Orgasm (1996.12.31) 15:43
Disc 6
- 1 Amethyst 6:17
- 2 Rusty Nail 5:42
- 3 Sadistic Desire 5:44
- 4 SCARS 7:22
- 5 DAHLIA 8:11
- 6 WEEK END 6:04
- 7 ENDLESS RAIN 5:38
- 8 紅 7:14
- 9 Longing～跡切れたmelody～ 8:00
- 10 Drum Break 1:38
- 11 UNFINISHED 3:17
- 12 X 8:45
Disc 7
- 1 Art of Life Start here 34:14
Disc 8
- 1 Amethyst 6:19
- 2 Rusty Nail 6:13
- 3 WEEK END 6:08
- 4 SCARS 9:32
- 5 DAHLIA 8:01
- 6 Drum Break 2:00
- 7 DRAIN 4:30
- 8 Piano Solo 5:42
Disc 9
- 1 CRUCIFY MY LOVE 7:18
- 2 Longing～跡切れたmelody～ 7:41
- 3 紅 7:55
- 4 オルガスム 18:53
- 5 DRUM SOLO 14:10
- 6 Forever Love 12:42
Disc 10
- 1 PROLOGUE(～WORLD ANTHEM) 2:47
- 2 X 16:46
- 3 ENDLESS RAIN 17:15
- 4 Curtain Call (Say Anything) 11:01
- 5 The Last Song 13:32
- 6 Tears 10:47
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Uroboros
Dir En Grey
Explores themes of loss and despair with complex arrangements and a mix of heavy and melodic elements.
Octavarium
Dream Theater
Features intricate compositions and emotional storytelling, resonating with the technical prowess found in X Japan.
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