Sexual Beast
D'espairsRay · 2002
16 min · 4 tracks · industrial metal
A dark fusion of industrial metal and melodic hooks that embodies a visceral exploration of desire and despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gothic — The opening track sets an ominous tone with its heavy riffs and haunting vocals, encapsulating the album's themes of darkness and sensuality right from the start.
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0214 — This track showcases a dynamic range, blending melodic choruses with aggressive verses, highlighting the band's ability to balance heaviness with emotional resonance.
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不埒な吐息と甘い嘘 — With its captivating chorus and intricate instrumentation, this song exemplifies the band's knack for creating memorable hooks within a heavier framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases a solid blend of industrial metal and melody, establishing D'espairsRay's unique sound within the visual kei scene.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a dark tone, followed by layered synths that create an industrial atmosphere.
- Each song incorporates melodic hooks within aggressive instrumentation, blending harsh vocals with clean choruses.
- The EP maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with only slight variations in dynamics to emphasize emotional shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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0214
The bridge features a sudden shift in tempo and intensity that lays bare vulnerability amidst aggressive instrumentation.
This contrast emphasizes the internal conflict between strength and fragility, reflecting the overarching narrative of desire intertwined with pain.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gothic 3:50
- 2 「タトエバ」キミ…ガ…シンダ…ラ 4:31
- 3 不埒な吐息と甘い嘘 3:23
- 4 0214 4:47
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