Is The Eleventh Day: Single Collection a good place to start with Gackt?

Yes, The Eleventh Day: Single Collection is recommended as a starting point for new Gackt listeners. Gackt’s theatrical baritone moves between sweeping ballads and hard-edged rock, with electronic sheen heightening the drama. Released in 2010, The Eleventh Day collects singles from Gackt’s solo career after his departure from Malice Mizer. Its selections stretch from 2004’s 君に逢いたくて through 2009’s FLOWER, tracing a period when his music increasingly intersected with games and anime.

Who is The Eleventh Day: Single Collection for?

The Eleventh Day: Single Collection works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied intensity, emotive vocal showcases throughout and wave-like pacing for engagement.

How many songs are on The Eleventh Day: Single Collection?

The Eleventh Day: Single Collection has 15 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

The Eleventh Day: Single Collection

Gackt · 2010

68 min · 15 tracks · rock music

Gackt’s theatrical baritone moves between sweeping ballads and hard-edged rock, with electronic sheen heightening the drama.

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Top tracks — play these first

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君に逢いたくて Start here — The collection opens with a slow-burning ballad that puts Gackt’s controlled, dramatic vocal delivery at the center.
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METAMORPHOZE ～メタモルフォーゼ～ — Its propulsive rock arrangement accompanied the first Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam compilation film, bringing Gackt’s theatrical style into the anime world.
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REDEMPTION — Written for Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, this hard-driving track pairs a forceful guitar sound with the large-scale drama of a game theme.
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RETURNER ～闇の終焉～ — Gackt’s first Oricon number-one single sets its martial atmosphere against an urgent rock arrangement and a sweeping vocal.
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GHOST — Electronic processing and a tightly controlled beat give the collection a colder, more mechanized sound than its piano-led ballads.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 6% of albums we've rated

This collection highlights Gackt's vocal prowess and orchestral rock style but lacks strong cohesion as a compilation.

What we noticed

Many tracks utilize dynamic shifts, starting softly before building to powerful choruses that showcase Gackt's vocal range.
The running order alternates between slower ballads and more upbeat tracks, creating a varied emotional landscape across the collection.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

dynamic journey with varied intensity
emotive vocal showcases throughout
wave-like pacing for engagement
reflective moments of longing
theatrical arrangements for immersion

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward single tracks
seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Showcases Gackt's versatility and includes influential hits, beloved by dedicated fans.
Themes: Japanese rock theater· emotional redemption· dramatic self-reflection
Career context: Released in 2010, The Eleventh Day collects singles from Gackt’s solo career after his departure from Malice Mizer. Its selections stretch from 2004’s 君に逢いたくて through 2009’s FLOWER, tracing a period when his music increasingly intersected with games and anime.
Stylistic neighbors: Malice Mizer· Dir En Grey· X Japan