What makes Shiver by the GazettE notable?

Shiver was notable for its chart performance, debuting at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart, marking a high point in the band's commercial success. The album's lead track also gained popularity as a theme song for the anime series 'Bungou Stray Dogs', further enhancing its cultural significance and reach beyond music fans. Released in 2010, Shiver is the GazettE's fifth studio album, following their successful record DIM from 2008. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the Japanese visual kei scene while beginning to attract a more global audience, showcasing a maturation in their sound and lyrical depth.

How many songs are on Shiver?

Shiver has 3 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.

Shiver

the GazettE · 2010

12 min · 3 tracks · punk rock

A turbulent blend of alternative metal and punk rock that channels raw emotion through powerful instrumentals and intense vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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SHIVER — As the album's title track, SHIVER encapsulates the essence of the GazettE's sound with its haunting melodies and dynamic shifts between aggression and vulnerability.
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HESITATING MEANS DEATH — This track stands out for its relentless energy and introspective lyrics, illustrating a struggle between inner turmoil and determination that resonates throughout the album.
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奈落 — Exploring darker themes, 奈落 showcases the band's ability to blend intricate instrumentation with emotional depth, offering a contrasting atmosphere to the heavier tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends intense instrumentals with emotional vocals, creating a cohesive yet dynamic experience.

What we noticed

Each song employs layered guitar riffs that create a dense soundscape, with prominent bass lines driving the rhythm.
The final track '奈落' ends with a gradual fade-out, contrasting the intensity of the preceding songs and providing a sense of closure.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Shiver marked a high point in commercial success and recognition for the band.
Career context: Released in 2010, Shiver is the GazettE's fifth studio album, following their successful record DIM from 2008. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the Japanese visual kei scene while beginning to attract a more global audience, showcasing a maturation in their sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Dir En Grey· Mucc· Alice Nine