Still a Sigure Virgin?
Ling Tosite Sigure · 2010
37 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
A frenetic blend of intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, merging post-hardcore intensity with melodic indie rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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I was music — Opening the album, this track sets a vibrant tone with its energetic tempo and layered instrumentation, encapsulating the band’s signature style.
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this is is this? — This track features complex rhythms and shifting time signatures that exemplify the band's mathematical approach to songwriting while maintaining emotional depth.
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illusion is mine — Closing the album, it combines haunting melodies with explosive instrumentals, providing a powerful resolution that reflects the album's overarching themes of identity and perception.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and dynamic shifts, solidifying its place in the indie rock scene.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and intense screaming, creating a stark contrast that drives the emotional weight of the songs.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar riffs that intertwine with rhythmic drumming, establishing a dense soundscape characteristic of math rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- introspective lyrics for self-reflection
- melodic hooks with complex rhythms
- consistent flow throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 22, 2010, 'Still a Sigure Virgin?' was Ling Tosite Sigure's third studio album, emerging after their breakthrough release 'Inspiration is Dead' in 2009. This album solidified their presence in the Japanese indie rock scene, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining the complexity inherent to their previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Envy· toe· The Fall of Troy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I was music 3:09
- 2 シークレットG 4:11
- 3 シャンディ 4:31
- 4 this is is this? 4:22
- 5 a symmetry 4:51
- 6 eF 4:48
- 7 Can you kill a secret? 3:09
- 8 replica 4:10
- 9 illusion is mine 4:03
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