Jealousy
X Japan · 1991
50 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A dramatic blend of heavy metal and orchestral elements, showcasing emotional depth and technical prowess in every track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Silent Jealousy Start here — This track features an intricate blend of melodic guitar solos and symphonic elements, encapsulating the band's signature sound and emotional intensity. Its lyrical exploration of envy reveals deeper themes that resonate throughout the album.
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Voiceless Screaming — With its haunting melodies and powerful vocal delivery, this song highlights the band's ability to convey vulnerability amidst heavy instrumentation. The contrast between soft verses and explosive choruses exemplifies X Japan's dynamic range.
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Desperate Angel — This track showcases a poignant narrative about longing and despair, driven by soaring vocals and intricate guitar work. Its emotional weight adds a compelling layer to the overall experience of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
X Japan's 'Jealousy' combines orchestral elements with heavy metal, creating a distinctive sound that resonates emotionally.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a piano introduction that sets a somber tone before transitioning into heavy guitar riffs.
- Several tracks feature orchestral arrangements, blending strings and metal instrumentation to create a dramatic soundscape.
- The album includes dynamic shifts in tempo, with some songs alternating between slow ballads and fast-paced sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional intensity
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- immersive journey of feelings
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked X Japan's rise to mainstream success and popularized visual kei.
- Themes
- visual kei rebellion· orchestral intensity· emotional envy
- Moods
- Melancholy
- Career context
- Released on July 1, 1991, 'Jealousy' was X Japan's third studio album and marked their ascent to mainstream success in Japan. Following the breakthrough of their previous album, 'Blue Blood,' this release solidified their reputation as pioneers of the visual kei movement while also expanding their musical range with complex arrangements and emotional lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loudness· Galneryus· Malice Mizer
Tracklist
- 1 Es Durのピアノ線 1:53
- 2 Silent Jealousy Start here 7:18
- 3 Miscast 5:13
- 4 Desperate Angel 5:53
- 5 White Wind From Mr. Martin 〜Pata’s Nap〜 1:02
- 6 Voiceless Screaming 6:16
- 7 Stab Me In The Back 3:52
- 8 Love Replica 4:35
- 9 Joker 5:33
- 10 Say Anything 8:42
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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