The Age of Villains
Yousei Teikoku · 2020
55 min · 14 tracks · gothic rock
A haunting blend of symphonic metal and gothic rock, enveloping listeners in dark, theatrical narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Treatise of Villainy: The Seventy-Two Villainous Truths (And One Blasphemy) — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its dramatic orchestration and sinister lyrical themes, drawing listeners into the world of villainy.
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IRON ROSE — With its powerful vocals and intricate arrangement, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of symphonic elements and gothic rock intensity.
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Hell in glass — This standout piece features a poignant exploration of inner turmoil against a backdrop of haunting melodies, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
- haunting melodies for atmospheric immersion
- dynamic journey through dark themes
- engaging narrative through track order
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- seek light-hearted or upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 25, 2020, The Age of Villains marks Yousei Teikoku's return after a hiatus following their 2016 album, Kyuuketsuki no Himegimi. This album showcases their evolving sound as they continue to explore themes of darkness and villainy, solidifying their position within the Japanese dark wave scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacuna Coil· Nightwish· Within Temptation
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Phantom terror
The narrative shifts from an introspective reflection to a confrontation with fear, creating tension through vivid imagery.
This moment employs a shift in perspective that enhances the emotional impact, contrasting vulnerability with an impending sense of dread.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A Treatise of Villainy: The Seventy-Two Villainous Truths (And One Blasphemy) 2:12
- 2 Autoscopy 3:16
- 3 獄ノ幻 3:05
- 4 IRON ROSE 4:28
- 5 Phantom terror 3:51
- 6 濫觴永遠 4:02
- 7 Eclipsed 3:12
- 8 Hell in glass 5:05
- 9 絶 3:45
- 10 Paradiso≒Inferno 3:34
- 11 或る追憶、膨張宇宙に於ける深海乃ち萃点 4:53
- 12 葬送フリヰジアン 4:02
Disc 2
- 1 空想メソロギ年 ~Unplugged Ver.~ 4:27
- 2 葬送フリ年ジアン ~Unplugged Ver.~ 5:41
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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