What makes Knight Mare by 12012 notable?

The album garnered attention for its innovative sound and lyrical complexity, contributing to 12012's rise in popularity during the early 2000s. It has been recognized for influencing emerging bands within the Japanese alternative rock scene and remains a notable reference point for fans of visual kei music. In 2004, 12012 was gaining momentum in the Japanese music scene with 'Knight Mare', their second studio album following their debut 'Kagura' in 2002. This release marked a significant step forward in their artistic development, showcasing a more polished sound and thematic sophistication as they began to carve out their identity within the burgeoning visual kei movement.