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Kuchiki no Tō

Mucc · 2004

69 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · alternative metal

A haunting blend of alternative metal and experimental rock, merging intense instrumentals with introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional explorations
  • introspective journeys through sound
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • haunting melodies for reflection
  • immersive experiences with resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2004, Mucc released 'Kuchiki no Tō' as their third studio album, following the success of 'Shion.' This marked a pivotal moment in their career as they began to explore darker themes and more complex musical arrangements, solidifying their place in the Japanese rock scene during a time of increasing popularity for alternative metal bands.
Stylistic neighbors
the GazettE· Dir En Grey· Alice Nine

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 朽木の灯 2:03
  • 2 誰も居ない家 3:50
  • 3 遺書 5:16
  • 4 未完の絵画 5:43
  • 5 濁空 2:25
  • 6 幻燈讃歌 3:38
  • 7 暁闇 5:27
  • 8 2.07 2:07
  • 9 ガロ 3:00
  • 10 悲シミノ果テ 4:12
  • 11 路地裏 僕と君へ 4:22
  • 12 溺れる魚 5:24
  • 13 名も無き夢 4:24
  • 14 モノクロの景色 5:35
  • 15 朽木の塔 11:27

Disc 2

  • 1 2004年1月の首都圏10デイズでのライブショットやレコーディング風景ほかのドキュメント映像

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