Sexual XXXXX!
Buck-Tick · 1987
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of new wave and rock, brimming with provocative themes and energetic rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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EMPTY GIRL — The opening track sets a tone of urgency and desire, showcasing the band's signature blend of catchy melodies and dark lyrics.
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SEXUAL×××××！ — This title track encapsulates the album's provocative themes while delivering an infectious rhythm that defines their early sound.
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DREAM OR TRUTH — With its dreamy instrumentation and introspective lyrics, this track highlights the band's ability to merge fantasy with emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of energetic rock and new wave elements, establishing a distinct sound for Buck-Tick.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, maintaining an upbeat tempo through the first half before introducing more varied rhythms in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and contrasting dynamics, alternating between aggressive and melodic sections.
- The title track employs a prominent synth line that recurs throughout, creating a thematic anchor amidst diverse instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- provocative lyrical themes
- playful irreverence throughout
- engaging headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- demand high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1987, Sexual XXXXX! was Buck-Tick's debut album, marking their entry into the Japanese music scene. At this point, the band was still defining their sound and aesthetic, blending elements of punk, goth, and pop influences that would characterize their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- the GazettE· Dir En Grey· X Japan
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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DREAM OR TRUTH
The verse shifts from a questioning tone to a more assertive declaration about reality versus illusion.
This structural choice heightens the sense of tension between dreams and reality, reflecting the inner conflict present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 EMPTY GIRL 3:35
- 2 FUTURE FOR FUTURE 3:51
- 3 DREAM OR TRUTH 4:19
- 4 DO THE “I LOVE YOU” 2:57
- 5 ILLUSION 6:19
- 6 SEXUAL×××××！ 3:32
- 7 SISSY BOY 4:26
- 8 MIS-CAST 3:32
- 9 HYPER LOVE 5:02
- 10 MY EYES & YOUR EYES 4:56
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