Shadow Corps(e)
Yousei Teikoku · 2015
53 min · 11 tracks · gothic rock · symphonic metal · dark wave
A haunting blend of symphonic metal and dark wave, enveloping listeners in atmospheric grandeur and emotional intensity.
Why this album works
'Shadow Corps(e)' received critical acclaim for its production quality and unique blend of genres, charting well within Japanese music circles. The album significantly impacted the visual kei and gothic communities, influencing subsequent artists in the genre with its cinematic soundscapes and lyrical depth.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo atmospheric journeys immersive listening in dark spaces emotional intensity with haunting melodies
- Context
- In 2015, Yousei Teikoku released 'Shadow Corps(e)' as their sixth studio album, following the notable 'Kōri no Hana' from 2012. By this time, they had solidified their presence in the Japanese gothic rock scene, evolving their sound while maintaining a strong thematic focus on fantasy and darkness. This album came at a pivotal moment as they began to embrace more complex orchestral arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacrimosa· Blutengel· She Wants Revenge
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Attack!! Standout 4:34
- 2 "D" chronicle 4:58
- 3 anshoku corsage 5:21
- 4 Shirogane Bara Kitan Standout 4:35
- 5 Zan'ya no Kemono 6:15
- 6 calvariae 3:41
- 7 Infection 4:14
- 8 Geki 4:34
- 9 ancient moonlit battleground Standout 6:05
- 10 Shadow Corps 4:44
- 11 Tainaidokei Toshi Orloj 4:04
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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