Shadow Corps(e) cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo atmospheric journeys
  • immersive listening in dark spaces
  • emotional intensity with haunting melodies
  • engaging narratives through track progression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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
Lacuna Coil· Nightwish· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Attack!! 4:34
  • 2 "D" chronicle 4:58
  • 3 anshoku corsage 5:21
  • 4 Shirogane Bara Kitan 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 6:05
  • 10 Shadow Corps 4:44
  • 11 Tainaidokei Toshi Orloj 4:04

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata