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Luv

Luna Sea · 2017

61 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock

A lush tapestry of emotive melodies and intricate arrangements that blend alternative and progressive rock sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional build-ups
  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • introspective journey through melodies
  • late-night reflective listening
  • immersive experience of lush arrangements

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward single formats

Where this album fits

Themes
heartbreak reflections· emotional landscapes· nostalgic reunion
Career context
Released on January 1, 2017, 'Luv' is Luna Sea's first album in over a decade following their 2005 release, 'The End of the Dream'. At this point in their career, the band was embracing their legacy while exploring new musical directions, marking a significant return to the studio after years of sporadic live performances and individual projects.
Stylistic neighbors
Dir En Grey· X Japan· the GazettE
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Pelagial by The Ocean — Shares a similar intricacy in arrangements and emotional depth, blending post-metal with progressive rock elements.
Weather Systems by Anathema — Explores lush melodies and emotional landscapes, echoing themes of introspection and nostalgia.
Deadwing by Porcupine Tree — Combines alternative rock with progressive elements, featuring rich soundscapes and emotive storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hold You Down 4:21
  • 2 Brand New Days 3:44
  • 3 誓い文 4:55
  • 4 piece of a broken heart 6:29
  • 5 The LUV 5:01
  • 6 Miss Moonlight 4:54
  • 7 闇火 6:15
  • 8 Ride the Beat, Ride the Dream 5:32
  • 9 Thousand Years 4:47
  • 10 Limit 3:48
  • 11 So Sad 5:04
  • 12 BLACK AND BLUE 6:16

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