Deep Blue: Chaos from Darkism cover

Deep Blue: Chaos from Darkism

Balzac · 2007

79 min · 22 tracks · hardcore punk · horror punk · electroclash

A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and electronic chaos, evoking a dystopian soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for intense moments
  • dystopian soundscapes for focus
  • cathartic release through chaos
  • short bursts of raw emotion
  • late-night exploration of unease

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow and soothing sounds
  • seek predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Balzac had established themselves as a prominent force in the Japanese horror punk scene. 'Deep Blue: Chaos from Darkism' is their sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed effort 'Paranoia' (2005). This release marks a continuation of their exploration into darker themes and sonic experimentation after several years of consistent output and evolving their style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Locust· Atari Teenage Riot· The Prodigy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Death and Confrontation 4:00
  • 2 Godless 3:31
  • 3 The Score 3:35
  • 4 In Those Days 4:14
  • 5 D.A.R.K. 4:13
  • 6 Horrorock 3:27
  • 7 Ziggy Stardust 3:23
  • 8 The Gaze 3:03
  • 9 Rain 3:59
  • 10 [untitled] 3:21
  • 11 Deep Blue 3:38
  • 12 Japanese Chaos 1:16
  • 13 XXXxxx 2:06
  • 14 [untitled] 6:20
  • 15 Japanese Trash 3:28
  • 16 I Can't Stand It Anymore 4:26
  • 17 Alone 5:09
  • 18 D.A.R.K. (demo non digital version) 3:25
  • 19 Came Out of the Grave (alternated unreleased version) 3:22
  • 20 Gyakusatsu-No Mukou-Gawa (demo version) 3:32
  • 21 I Can't Stand It Anymore (demo version) 3:10
  • 22 Zetsubou-No Ano Basho-E (alternated unreleased version) 2:34

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