Scums
Nightmare · 2012
56 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock
A dark, atmospheric blend of gothic and progressive rock that immerses listeners in a hauntingly complex soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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My name is “SCUM” — The opening track sets a provocative tone with aggressive instrumentation and confrontational lyrics, immediately drawing listeners into the album's chaotic world.
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ASSaulter — This track features intricate guitar work paired with dynamic vocal performances, highlighting the band's ability to blend heaviness with melodic elements effectively.
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404 — With its brooding atmosphere and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies the album's exploration of identity and existential themes through powerful musicality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hauntingly complex soundscapes
- dark atmospheric immersion
- shifting moods throughout album
- intricate narratives in tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted themes
- want quick, upbeat songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 30, 2012, Scums marked Nightmare's fifth studio album and showcased their artistic evolution following the commercial success of their previous album, The World Ruler. By this point, the band had solidified their presence in the Japanese rock scene, experimenting with darker themes and more intricate compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sisters of Mercy· Type O Negative· Fields of the Nephilim
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My name is “SCUM” 1:37
- 2 ASSaulter 3:43
- 3 mimic 3:49
- 4 riddle 3:48
- 5 雨と夜に墜ちて 5:44
- 6 DISSEMBLE 3:31
- 7 ERRORs 3:41
- 8 終わる世界の始まりは奇なり 4:22
- 9 Droid 4:32
- 10 404 4:35
- 11 I’m not 5:11
- 12 Deus ex machina 4:24
- 13 BLACK OUT 3:56
- 14 BEHIND THE MASK 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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