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Complete II

X Japan · 2005

548 min · 70 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

Epic compositions blend heavy metal with orchestral elements, showcasing X Japan's theatrical flair and technical prowess.

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 want

  • seeking quick, standalone tracks
  • prefer simple, straightforward compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Complete II' came during a period of resurgence for X Japan after their breakup in 1997 and subsequent reunion. This collection serves as a follow-up to their earlier compilation, 'Complete', and re-establishes the band's presence in the rock scene, highlighting their evolution while retaining classic fan favorites.
Stylistic neighbors
Loudness· Galneryus· Malice Mizer

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 ART OF LIFE 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 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 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 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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