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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.

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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