Live in Hokkaido 1995.12.4 Bootleg cover

Live in Hokkaido 1995.12.4 Bootleg

X Japan · 1998

73 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

A raw, electrifying live performance that captures the emotional intensity and technical prowess of X Japan's music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • raw emotional live experience
  • immersive two-part listening journey
  • cathartic release at full volume

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1998, 'Live in Hokkaido 1995.12.4 Bootleg' arrives during X Japan's peak era as they were transitioning from their groundbreaking studio work to a focus on legacy-building performances. By this time, the band had already released their iconic albums like 'Blue Blood' and 'Art of Life', solidifying their status within the heavy metal genre in Japan and beyond.
Stylistic neighbors
Loudness· Galneryus· Malice Mizer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Amethyst 6:17
  • 2 Rusty Nail 5:42
  • 3 Sadistic Desire 5:44
  • 4 SCARS 7:22
  • 5 DAHLIA 8:11
  • 6 WEEK END 6:04
  • 7 ENDLESS RAIN 5:38
  • 8 KURENAI 7:14
  • 9 Longing 8:00
  • 10 Drum Break 1:38
  • 11 Unfinished 3:17
  • 12 X 8:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata