Ectomorphed Works cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build towards climax
  • kaleidoscopic sonic exploration
  • immersive headphone experience
  • afternoon listening journey
  • dynamic shifts in intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • want instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 larva [ectomorphed long mix] 7:44
  • 2 trick [new² wave of japanese heavy metal mix] 4:48
  • 3 花葬 [0628 mix] 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

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