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Never Sold Out 2

Luna Sea · 2014

125 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock

A dynamic blend of alternative and progressive rock, infused with emotive lyrics and intricate melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with climactic peaks
  • wave-like pacing for deep engagement
  • late-night introspection and reflection
  • emotive melodies for cathartic release
  • long-form tracks for immersive experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
Japanese rock resurgence· poignant resilience· ethereal soundscapes
Career context
Released on January 1, 2014, 'Never Sold Out 2' is Luna Sea's first studio album in over a decade since 'A Image' in 2005. This comeback marked a significant moment for the band as they sought to re-establish their presence in the Japanese rock scene after a hiatus that began in 2000.
Stylistic neighbors
Dir En Grey· X Japan· the GazettE
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Happy Bivouac by The Pillows — Shares a dynamic blend of alternative rock with emotive lyrics and intricate melodies.
Sol-fa by Asian Kung-Fu Generation — Features poignant resilience in lyrics and a similar energetic soundscape common in Japanese rock.
Yggdrasil by Bump of Chicken — Combines ethereal soundscapes with progressive elements and introspective themes, akin to Luna Sea's style.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 LOVELESS 5:54
  • 2 Déjàvu 4:35
  • 3 JESUS 4:31
  • 4 Sweetest Coma Again 5:03
  • 5 TRUE BLUE 3:54
  • 6 gravity 5:58
  • 7 I for You 5:58
  • 8 PROMISE 4:02
  • 9 TIME IS DEAD 5:23
  • 10 ROSIER 6:16
  • 11 TONIGHT 4:19
  • 12 LOVE SONG 8:48
  • 13 WISH 7:06

Disc 2

  • 1 CHESS 2:54
  • 2 IMITATION 3:28
  • 3 RECALL 5:12
  • 4 CIVILIZE 3:30
  • 5 LUV U 5:18
  • 6 BROKEN 5:53
  • 7 My Lover 4:20
  • 8 THE ONE –crash to create– 23:21

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