Period -the Best Selection-
Luna Sea · 2000
75 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock
A sweeping collection of emotionally charged alt-rock anthems that blend melodic intricacies with powerful instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Period -the Best Selection-' reached significant commercial success, peaking at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and solidifying Luna Sea's status in the J-Rock genre. The album is notable for encapsulating the essence of their career, influencing subsequent generations of Japanese rock artists and bands.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks sweeping anthems for introspective moments wave-like pacing that invites reflection
- Context
- By the time 'Period -the Best Selection-' was released in 2000, Luna Sea had established themselves as a prominent force in the Japanese rock scene, following their acclaimed 1998 album 'Shine.' This compilation not only marked a retrospective of their influential sound but also came during a period of transition as they explored new musical directions before their eventual hiatus in 2000.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Porno Graffitti· Bump of Chicken· L'Arc-en-Ciel· Flow· Ringo Sheena· Cornelius· SID
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 LOVE SONG Standout 7:13
- 2 STORM 5:09
- 3 gravity 5:37
- 4 TONIGHT 3:04
- 5 END OF SORROW Standout 4:22
- 6 ROSIER Standout 5:25
- 7 TRUE BLUE 3:45
- 8 SHINE 4:44
- 9 I for You 5:33
- 10 LOVELESS 5:37
- 11 BELIEVE 4:08
- 12 Déjàvu 4:38
- 13 PRECIOUS… 4:25
- 14 IN SILENCE 5:38
- 15 WISH 5:52
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