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Nine*nine

Gackt

649 min · 119 tracks · rock music

A lush tapestry of rock, orchestral arrangements, and emotive vocals that weave captivating narratives throughout its diverse tracks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Ares Start here — accessible entry with engaging opening
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    絵夢〜for my dear〜 — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics and sweeping melodies that encapsulate themes of longing and devotion, showcasing Gackt's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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    OASIS — OASIS combines driving rock rhythms with ethereal soundscapes, highlighting Gackt's ability to fuse genres while delivering an introspective narrative.
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    Mirror — As a centerpiece of the album, Mirror reflects on self-identity and introspection through intricate instrumentation and lyrical complexity, making it a memorable listening experience.
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    U+K — This track features a dynamic arrangement that shifts between heavy guitar riffs and softer passages, illustrating Gackt's versatility as both a vocalist and composer.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long narrative arcs to explore
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • cathartic moments of release
  • moments of quiet introspection
  • dynamic shifts in emotional tone

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quick, punchy tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album marked Gackt's return and reestablished his presence in the music scene.
Themes
Tokyo nightlife· intimate confessions· lost love letters
Career context
Released in 2003, Nine*nine marked Gackt's return after a series of successful albums that established him as a leading figure in the Japanese music scene. Following his commercial peak with the album Cresent, this release demonstrated his artistic evolution through ambitious compositions and thematic depth, showcasing Gackt's commitment to pushing genre boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Malice Mizer· Dir En Grey· X Japan
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Ares Start here 1:54
  • 2 Asrun Dream 5:57
  • 3 絵夢〜for my dear〜 6:12
  • 4 Illness Illusion 3:27
  • 5 鶺鴒〜seki-ray〜 4:54
  • 6 freesia〜op.1〜 4:10
  • 7 freesia〜op.2〜 2:31
  • 8 blue(Piano Solo) 4:45
  • 9 OASIS 4:52
  • 10 Mirror 8:03
  • 11 U+K 5:30
  • 12 Vanilla 4:15
  • 13 dears 5:27
  • 14 この誰もいない部屋で 16:50

Disc 2

  • 1 NINE SPIRAL(1st Mission) 3:22
  • 2 Maria(1st Mission) 4:08
  • 3 seven(1st Mission) 4:12
  • 4 uncontrol(1st Mission) 4:08
  • 5 Sayonara(1st Mission) 11:24
  • 6 Secret Garden(2nd Mission) 7:43
  • 7 Kalmia(2nd Mission) 4:41
  • 8 Cube(2nd Mission) 5:35

Disc 3

  • 1 鶺鴒〜seki-ray〜(2nd Mission) 5:09
  • 2 U+K(3rd Mission) 5:27
  • 3 Mirror(3rd Mission) 6:12
  • 4 Papa lapped a pap lopped(3rd Mission) 3:54
  • 5 marmalade(3rd Mission) 4:20
  • 6 君のためにできること(3rd Mission) 6:19
  • 7 再会〜Story〜(Last Mission) 9:53

Disc 4

  • 1 Noah(第一章) 2:17
  • 2 Doomsday(第一章) 4:37
  • 3 death wish(第一章) 5:44
  • 4 Lu:na(第一章) 3:42
  • 5 Speed Master(第一章) 5:08
  • 6 Fragrance(第一章) 5:59
  • 7 rain(第一章) 9:31
  • 8 Lapis〜Prologue〜(第二章) 3:38
  • 9 ANOTHER WORLD(第三章) 5:24

Disc 5

  • 1 Mirror(第三章) 7:09
  • 2 Soleil(第三章) 3:48
  • 3 wa・su・re・na・i・ka・ra(第三章) 5:05
  • 4 dears(第三章) 5:27
  • 5 Missing(第三章) 6:27
  • 6 12月のLove song(最終章〜聖夜弦楽の調べ〜) 9:11
  • 7 君のためにできること(最終章〜聖夜弦楽の調べ〜) 6:17

Disc 6

  • 1 Noah(第一章) 2:15
  • 2 Speed Master(第一章) 3:36
  • 3 Lu:na(第一章) 3:34
  • 4 Fragrance(第一章) 5:34
  • 5 rain(第一章) 6:47
  • 6 Solitude〜regret〜(第二章) 6:24
  • 7 君が待っているから(第二章) 4:30
  • 8 Doomsday(第二章) 4:42
  • 9 月の詩〜TSUKI no UTA〜(第二章) 4:51
  • 10 Missing(第三章) 5:45

Disc 7

  • 1 Mirror(第三章) 7:36
  • 2 ANOTHER WORLD(第三章) 3:38
  • 3 Soleil(第三章) 3:53
  • 4 wa・su・re・na・i・ka・ra(第三章) 5:10
  • 5 君が追いかけた夢(第三章) 6:07
  • 6 memories(第三章) 8:02
  • 7 birdcage(第四章) 6:40
  • 8 オレンジの太陽(最終章〜月に導かれし者たち〜) 8:50

Disc 8

  • 1 泡沫の夢(第一章) 3:02
  • 2 OASIS(第一章) 5:21
  • 3 Secret Garden(第一章) 4:54
  • 4 Lu:na(第一章) 4:11
  • 5 Mizerable(第一章) 5:09
  • 6 鶺鴒〜seki-ray〜(第一章) 5:34
  • 7 Last Song(第二章) 9:09
  • 8 君が待っているから(第二章) 6:08
  • 9 mind forest(第二章) 6:32

Disc 9

  • 1 U+K(introduction|第三章) 2:31
  • 2 Papa lapped a pap lopped(第三章) 6:06
  • 3 Mirror(第三章) 7:49
  • 4 U+K(第三章) 4:51
  • 5 Vanilla(第三章) 4:18
  • 6 君が追いかけた夢(第三章) 5:24
  • 7 ANOTHER WORLD(第三章) 3:42
  • 8 君のためにできること(第三章) 7:03
  • 9 再会〜Story〜(第四章) 7:04

Disc 10

  • 1 Dybbuk(第一章〜最後の夜,闇の召還〜) 3:50
  • 2 white eyes(第一章〜最後の夜,闇の召還〜) 3:54
  • 3 Dispar(第一章〜最後の夜,闇の召還〜) 4:10
  • 4 Metamorphoze(第一章〜最後の夜,闇の召還〜) 3:36
  • 5 REDEMPTION(第一章〜最後の夜,闇の召還〜) 4:19
  • 6 Ash(第一章〜最後の夜,闇の召還〜) 4:38
  • 7 Misty(第一章〜最後の夜,闇の召還〜) 8:08
  • 8 Lust for blood(第二章〜夢の番人〜) 5:15
  • 9 Noesis(第二章〜夢の番人〜) 5:45
  • 10 Farewell(第二章〜夢の番人〜) 4:50

Disc 11

  • 1 Future(第二章〜夢の番人〜) 5:52
  • 2 Black Stone(第三章〜友よ永遠に…〜) 3:16
  • 3 Mirror(第三章〜友よ永遠に…〜) 8:02
  • 4 U+K(第三章〜友よ永遠に…〜) 4:58
  • 5 Storm(第三章〜友よ永遠に…〜) 3:54
  • 6 Road(第三章〜友よ永遠に…〜) 6:50
  • 7 届カナイ愛ト知ッテイタノニ 抑エキレズニ愛シ続ケタ…(最終章) 8:03
  • 8 12月のLove song(追章〜聖夜の詩〜) 9:36
  • 9 Love Letter(追章〜聖夜の詩〜) 5:14

Disc 12

  • 1 Cube 5:31
  • 2 Maria 4:08
  • 3 uncontrol 4:14
  • 4 絵夢〜for my dear〜 6:49
  • 5 seven 3:50
  • 6 REDEMPTION 4:13
  • 7 Ash 4:37
  • 8 NINE SPIRAL 3:15
  • 9 Speed Master 4:50
  • 10 Lu:na 3:49

Disc 13

  • 1 Storm 3:53
  • 2 Papa lapped a pap lopped 4:39
  • 3 Kalmia 5:05
  • 4 Fragrance 5:40
  • 5 mind forest 4:30
  • 6 Metamorphoze 3:48
  • 7 Birdcage 6:28
  • 8 ANOTHER WORLD 4:56
  • 9 君が追いかけた夢 8:28

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