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Koroshi no Shirabe: This Is Not Greatest Hits

Buck-Tick · 1992

71 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Eclectic melodic rock blends gothic undertones with a playful yet introspective lyrical depth.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its commercial success, reaching high positions on the Oricon charts and further cementing Buck-Tick's influence in the visual kei movement. The band's unique blend of genres and theatrical presentation helped to inspire a generation of Japanese rock artists and shaped the aesthetic of the scene during the early '90s.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks playful yet introspective vibes engaging two-halves listening experience
Context
Released on January 1, 1992, 'Koroshi no Shirabe: This Is Not Greatest Hits' was Buck-Tick's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough work 'Cosmos.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the Japanese rock scene, experimenting with a mix of alternative and gothic influences that would define their sound moving forward.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Celina Ree· Feeder

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ICONOCLASM Standout 3:53
  • 2 惡の華 4:19
  • 3 DO THE "I LOVE YOU" Standout 4:21
  • 4 VICTIMS OF LOVE Standout 7:24
  • 5 M・A・D 4:03
  • 6 ORIENTAL LOVE STORY 5:47
  • 7 スピード 4:56
  • 8 LOVE ME 5:13
  • 9 JUPITER 6:00
  • 10 ...IN HEAVEN... 4:06
  • 11 MOON LIGHT 4:25
  • 12 JUST ONE MORE KISS 5:30
  • 13 TABOO 5:51
  • 14 HYPER LOVE 5:22

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