What makes Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night by Balzac notable?

This album is significant for its role in shaping the Japanese horror punk genre, infusing it with digital hardcore influences. It received positive critical reception and helped Balzac gain a dedicated fanbase outside Japan, contributing to the global punk and alternative music scenes. When 'Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night' was released in 2003, Balzac was solidifying their presence in the horror punk scene. This album came shortly after their notable 2001 release 'Dark-ism', which helped them gain international attention. By this point, they had established a unique sound that fused hardcore punk with electronic elements.

Who is Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night for?

Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night works well if you're into frantic energy for late nights, cathartic release through chaos and immersive headphone detail hunting.

How many songs are on Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night?

Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night has 17 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night

Balzac · 2003

58 min · 17 tracks · hardcore punk · horror punk · electroclash

A frenzied blend of punk energy and electronic chaos, layered with horror-inspired themes.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

frantic energy for late nights
cathartic release through chaos
immersive headphone detail hunting
urgent pacing with short tracks
dark themes for introspective moods

Maybe skip if you want

prefer calm and soothing sounds
seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Out of the Light of the 13 Dark Night' was released in 2003, Balzac was solidifying their presence in the horror punk scene. This album came shortly after their notable 2001 release 'Dark-ism', which helped them gain international attention. By this point, they had established a unique sound that fused hardcore punk with electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors: The Locust· Atari Teenage Riot· The Prodigy

Tracklist

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

1 Thirteen 2:29
2 Into the Light of the 13 Darknight 3:30
3 Nowhere #13 3:15
4 Tomorrow 2:38
5 Day the Earth caught Fire 3:07
6 Wall 2:54
7 The Pain (is all around) 4:59
8 Yami-no-mukou-no-subete-wo 4:02
9 Out of the Blue II 5:59
10 In your Face 0:44
11 The Silence of Crows 2:59
12 A Day in the Darkness 5:02
13 The End of Century 2:16
14 Violent Paradise 2:02
15 Monster II 3:33
16 Beware of Darkness 4:38
17 The Bleeding Light 3:57

What to play next

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