Kisou
Dir En Grey · 2002
70 min · 16 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · extreme metal
A chaotic blend of progressive metal and avant-garde elements that challenges conventional song structures.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing with intensity shifts immersive headphone detail exploration
- Context
- Kisou is Dir En Grey's fourth studio album, released in 2002, during a period of significant artistic development for the band. Following their commercial breakthrough with the album Vulgar, they pushed boundaries further with Kisou, experimenting with darker themes and complex musical arrangements. This album solidified their reputation as innovators within the Japanese metal scene.
- If you like
- progressive metal, alternative metal, extreme metal
Kisou is an album by Dir En Grey, released in 2002. A chaotic blend of progressive metal and avant-garde elements that challenges conventional song structures. Kisou received critical acclaim and showcased Dir En Grey's unique sound, reaching number 5 on the Oricon charts in Japan. The album's exploration of intense emotional themes and sonic experimentation resonated deeply with fans and critics alike, influencing subsequent artists in the visual kei and extreme metal scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kisou sound like?
A chaotic blend of progressive metal and avant-garde elements that challenges conventional song structures. Rooted in progressive metal and alternative metal.
What makes Kisou by Dir En Grey notable?
Kisou received critical acclaim and showcased Dir En Grey's unique sound, reaching number 5 on the Oricon charts in Japan. The album's exploration of intense emotional themes and sonic experimentation resonated deeply with fans and critics alike, influencing subsequent artists in the visual kei and extreme metal scenes. Kisou is Dir En Grey's fourth studio album, released in 2002, during a period of significant artistic development for the band. Following their commercial breakthrough with the album Vulgar, they pushed boundaries further with Kisou, experimenting with darker themes and complex musical arrangements. This album solidified their reputation as innovators within the Japanese metal scene.
Who is Kisou for?
Kisou works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, wave-like pacing with intensity shifts and immersive headphone detail exploration.
How many songs are on Kisou?
Kisou has 16 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 鬼眼-kigan- 4:06
- 2 ZOMBOID 4:24
- 3 24個シリンダー 6:09
- 4 FILTH Standout 4:55
- 5 Bottom of the death valley Standout 5:55
- 6 embryo 5:41
- 7 「深葬」 2:06
- 8 逆上堪能ケロイドミルク 4:43
- 9 The Domestic Fucker Family Standout 3:08
- 10 undecided 4:54
- 11 蟲-mushi- 6:28
- 12 「芯葬」 1:00
- 13 JESSICA 4:14
- 14 鴉-karasu- 5:26
- 15 ピンクキラー 3:51
- 16 「神葬」 3:04
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
70 min 4 sec
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