Ectomorphed Works
L'Arc-en-Ciel · 2000
64 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of remixed rock that reimagines L'Arc-en-Ciel's sound through experimental electronic lenses.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build towards climax kaleidoscopic sonic exploration immersive headphone experience
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Ectomorphed Works' is a remix album following the band's commercial success with 'Ark', their 1999 album that solidified their status in the Japanese rock scene. At this point, L'Arc-en-Ciel was exploring new sonic territories, leveraging their established popularity to experiment with different genres and production techniques.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock
Ectomorphed Works is an album by L'Arc-en-Ciel, released in 2000. A kaleidoscopic blend of remixed rock that reimagines L'Arc-en-Ciel's sound through experimental electronic lenses. 'Ectomorphed Works' showcases L'Arc-en-Ciel's influence in the J-rock genre by pushing boundaries of traditional rock music and incorporating electronic elements. The album received positive critical attention for its innovative approach to remixing tracks, contributing to the growth of remix culture in Japan during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ectomorphed Works sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of remixed rock that reimagines L'Arc-en-Ciel's sound through experimental electronic lenses. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Ectomorphed Works by L'Arc-en-Ciel notable?
'Ectomorphed Works' showcases L'Arc-en-Ciel's influence in the J-rock genre by pushing boundaries of traditional rock music and incorporating electronic elements. The album received positive critical attention for its innovative approach to remixing tracks, contributing to the growth of remix culture in Japan during the early 2000s. Released in 2000, 'Ectomorphed Works' is a remix album following the band's commercial success with 'Ark', their 1999 album that solidified their status in the Japanese rock scene. At this point, L'Arc-en-Ciel was exploring new sonic territories, leveraging their established popularity to experiment with different genres and production techniques.
Who is Ectomorphed Works for?
Ectomorphed Works works well if you're into gradual build towards climax, kaleidoscopic sonic exploration and immersive headphone experience.
How many songs are on Ectomorphed Works?
Ectomorphed Works has 10 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 larva [ectomorphed long mix] Standout 7:44
- 2 trick [new² wave of japanese heavy metal mix] Standout 4:48
- 3 花葬 [0628 mix] Standout 5:09
- 4 fate [everybody knows but god mix] 6:27
- 5 浸食 -lose control- [ectoborn mix] 5:59
- 6 a swell in the sun [system in chaos mix] 4:39
- 7 l'heure [quiet afternoon mix] 5:09
- 8 cradle [down to the moon mix] 7:21
- 9 真実と幻想と [out of the reality mix #2] 7:04
- 10 metropolis [android goes to be a deep sleep mix] 9:59
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
64 min 19 sec
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