Is Dim a good place to start with the GazettE?

Yes, Dim is recommended as a starting point for new the GazettE listeners. A dark and intense exploration of inner turmoil, blending heavy riffs with haunting melodies and atmospheric interludes. Released on July 15, 2009, 'Dim' was the GazettE's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'NIL' from 2006. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the Japanese rock scene and expanding their international appeal, showcasing a matured sound that blended various influences within alternative metal and punk rock.

Dim works well if you're into wave-like emotional build-up, introspective late-night immersion and cathartic peaks of intensity.

How many songs are on Dim?

Dim has 17 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Dim

the GazettE · 2009

59 min · 17 tracks · punk rock

A dark and intense exploration of inner turmoil, blending heavy riffs with haunting melodies and atmospheric interludes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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THE INVISIBLE WALL Start here — This track encapsulates the album's themes of isolation and introspection, featuring dynamic shifts that mirror emotional turbulence while maintaining a strong melodic core.
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LEECH — With its aggressive instrumentation and confrontational lyrics, this song serves as a powerful anthem against societal constraints, representing the darker aspects of human experience.
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DISTRESS AND COMA — The haunting atmosphere combined with poignant lyrics makes this track a standout, reflecting deep existential anxiety while showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with vulnerability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends heavy punk rock elements with atmospheric moments, showcasing strong songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone, followed by several tracks that alternate between aggressive riffs and melodic interludes.
The last three tracks gradually reduce in intensity, with the final track featuring a haunting piano outro that contrasts sharply with the preceding heaviness.

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: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like emotional build-up
introspective late-night immersion
cathartic peaks of intensity
haunting melodies for solitude

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked significant commercial success and critical acclaim, solidifying their presence.
Career context: Released on July 15, 2009, 'Dim' was the GazettE's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'NIL' from 2006. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the Japanese rock scene and expanding their international appeal, showcasing a matured sound that blended various influences within alternative metal and punk rock.
Stylistic neighbors: Dir En Grey· Mucc· Alice Nine