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Hōmura Uta

Mucc · 2002

98 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock

A turbulent blend of alternative metal and experimental rock, navigating themes of despair and identity through dynamic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    絶望 — This track exemplifies the album's exploration of despair, featuring intense vocals and heavy instrumentation that reflect the lyrical content's emotional weight.
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    君に幸あれ — With its melodic progression and poignant lyrics, this song serves as a heartfelt anthem of hope amidst chaos, showcasing Mucc's lyrical complexity.
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    暗闇に咲く花 — The juxtaposition of light and dark themes in this track illustrates the band's ability to convey deep emotional narratives through contrasting musical elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional intensity
  • introspective reflections on identity
  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • late-night contemplative listening
  • immersive journey through sound

Maybe skip if you

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Themes
Japanese rock resilience· despair and hope· emotional turbulence
Career context
Hōmura Uta is Mucc's third studio album, released in 2002, following their breakthrough record, Kuchiki no Tou. At this stage, the band was solidifying its position in the Japanese rock scene, merging heavier sounds with emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
the GazettE· Dir En Grey· Alice Nine

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 ホムラウタ 1:22
  • 2 絶望 4:17
  • 3 幸せの終着 4:49
  • 4 君に幸あれ 6:31
  • 5 僕が本当の僕に耐えきれず造った本当の僕 5:15
  • 6 ママ 4:35
  • 7 暗闇に咲く花 6:38
  • 8 嘘で歪む心臓 5:27
  • 9 およげ! たいやきくん 4:50
  • 10 前へ 4:49
  • 11 黒煙 2:46
  • 12 スイミン 5:47
  • 13 帰らぬ人 4:03
  • 14 ズタズタ 6:50

Disc 2

  • 1 世界の終わり 2:03
  • 2 夢の街 3:10
  • 3 制作終了コメント (茨城弁) 24:41

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