What does Period -the Best Selection- sound like?

A sweeping collection of alternative rock anthems infused with emotional depth and intricate musicality. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock. Start with "LOVE SONG".

Is Period -the Best Selection- a good place to start with Luna Sea?

Yes, Period -the Best Selection- is recommended as a starting point for new Luna Sea listeners. A sweeping collection of alternative rock anthems infused with emotional depth and intricate musicality. At the time of its release in 2000, Luna Sea was celebrating a significant moment in their career as they had already established themselves as a leading force in the Japanese rock scene. This best-of compilation arrived after a string of successful albums, including 'Style' (1996) and 'Lunar' (1999), showcasing their evolution while also marking their legacy before the band entered a hiatus period shortly after.

Who is Period -the Best Selection- for?

Period -the Best Selection- works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, sweeping anthems for introspective moments and wave-like pacing that invites reflection.

How many songs are on Period -the Best Selection-?

Period -the Best Selection- has 15 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Period -the Best Selection-

Luna Sea · 2000

75 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

A sweeping collection of alternative rock anthems infused with emotional depth and intricate musicality.

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Top tracks — play these first

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LOVE SONG Start here — The opening track encapsulates Luna Sea's signature sound with soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, setting a poignant tone for the entire collection.
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END OF SORROW — This song blends heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to balance aggression and vulnerability effectively.
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ROSIER — As one of Luna Sea's most recognizable tracks, it features dynamic shifts in tempo and emotion, illustrating their progressive rock influences beautifully.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
sweeping anthems for introspective moments
wave-like pacing that invites reflection
for late-night listening
emotionally charged sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Highlights key tracks that established the band's impact in the j-rock scene.
Themes: Japanese rock evolution· emotional balladry· melodic intricacies
Career context: At the time of its release in 2000, Luna Sea was celebrating a significant moment in their career as they had already established themselves as a leading force in the Japanese rock scene. This best-of compilation arrived after a string of successful albums, including 'Style' (1996) and 'Lunar' (1999), showcasing their evolution while also marking their legacy before the band entered a hiatus period shortly after.
Stylistic neighbors: Dir En Grey· X Japan· the GazettE