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Hide Your Face

Hide · 1994

78 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal

A vibrant fusion of heavy metal and experimental sounds that captures a chaotic yet melodic essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic yet melodic exploration
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • engaging full-length tracks
  • intense emotional highs and lows

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instantaneous gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 23, 1994, 'Hide Your Face' is Hide's debut solo album after his success with X Japan. This album marked a critical point in his career where he sought to establish his unique identity outside the confines of the band, showcasing his eclectic musical influences and personal artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Deftones· Karnivool· Gojira

Tracklist

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

  • 1 PSYCHOMMUNITY 4:04
  • 2 DICE 3:05
  • 3 SCANNER 3:22
  • 4 EYES LOVE YOU (T.T. version) 5:59
  • 5 D.O.D. (Drink or Die) 2:19
  • 6 CRIME OF BREEN St. 1:17
  • 7 DOUBT (remix version) 5:01
  • 8 A Story 3:13
  • 9 Frozen Bug '93 (Diggers version) 4:44
  • 10 T.T. Groove 0:31
  • 11 Blue Sky Complex 5:34
  • 12 OBLAAT (remix version) 4:46
  • 13 TELL ME 4:46
  • 14 Honey Blade 4:32
  • 15 50% & 50% (Crystal Mix version) 5:33
  • 16 PSYCHOMMUNITY EXIT 19:57

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