Platinum Box I cover

Platinum Box I

Gackt · 2000

78 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A blend of orchestral rock and gothic elements, showcasing Gackt's theatrical vocal style and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical vocal performances throughout
  • wave-like pacing with climaxes
  • emotional depth in each track
  • immersive listening for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2000, 'Platinum Box I' is Gackt's first compilation album, following his successful solo debut with 'Mizerable' in 1999. This album captures his rapid rise in popularity within the J-rock scene, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Japanese music during the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Malice Mizer· Dir En Grey· X Japan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ares 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 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata