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Dir En Grey · 1998

204 min · 48 tracks · progressive metal

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The single showcases a blend of aggressive and melodic elements, marking a significant entry into the Japanese metal scene.

What we noticed

  • The title track features abrupt tempo shifts, moving from aggressive riffs to melodic interludes that create a sense of emotional conflict.
  • The second track employs layered vocal harmonies that contrast with the harsh instrumentation, enhancing the overall intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 -I'll- 4:32
  • 2 アクロの丘 8:37
  • 3 ゆらめき 5:10
  • 4 Cage 5:38
  • 5 予感 4:47
  • 6 脈 4:28
  • 7 理由 5:14
  • 8 太陽の碧 6:05
  • 9 ain't afraid to die 7:14
  • 10 FILTH 4:59
  • 11 蟲-mushi- 6:29
  • 12 腐海 5:18

Disc 2

  • 1 JESSICA 4:15
  • 2 umbrella 4:08
  • 3 audience KILLER LOOP 3:42
  • 4 CHILD PREY 3:51
  • 5 DRAIN AWAY 4:06
  • 6 dead tree 4:52
  • 7 朔-saku- 2:59
  • 8 C 3:35
  • 9 鼓動 3:43
  • 10 DOZING GREEN 4:09
  • 11 AGITATED SCREAMS OF MAGGOTS 2:57
  • 12 艶かしき安息、躊躇いに微笑み 4:39
  • 13 CLEVER SLEAZOID 2:55
  • 14 我、闇とて･･･ 7:04
  • 15 VINUSHKA 9:42
  • 16 THE ⅢD EMPIRE 3:10

Disc 3

  • 1 霧と繭 3:56
  • 2 残 4:32
  • 3 罪と規制 5:06
  • 4 羅刹国 4:37
  • 5 かすみ 4:09
  • 6 OBSCURE 3:36
  • 7 THE FINAL 4:16
  • 8 DIFFERENT SENSE 5:07
  • 9 激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇 4:04
  • 10 LOTUS 4:04
  • 11 輪郭 5:43
  • 12 Revelation of mankind 3:24
  • 13 Sustain the untruth 4:26
  • 14 Un deux 3:35
  • 15 詩踏み 3:11
  • 16 Beautiful Dirt 2:38

Disc 4

  • 1 DOCUMENTARY OF DIR EN GREY 20 YEARS
  • 2 腐海 (Best Album Edition)
  • 3 THE ⅢD EMPIRE (Best Album Edition)
  • 4 Beautiful Dirt (Best Album Edition)

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