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The Marrow of a Bone

Dir En Grey · 2007

50 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · extreme metal

A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that explores deep emotional turmoil.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • chaotic energy for cathartic release
  • haunting melodies for deep reflection
  • wave-like pacing that rewards attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lighthearted, upbeat tunes
  • prefer straightforward, catchy formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'The Marrow of a Bone' is Dir En Grey's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 2005 record 'Withering to Death'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the international metal scene while pushing the boundaries of their sound and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
the GazettE· X Japan· Mucc

Tracklist

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

  • 1 CONCEIVED SORROW 4:49
  • 2 LIE BURIED WITH A VENGEANCE 2:43
  • 3 THE FATAL BELIEVER 3:10
  • 4 AGITATED SCREAMS OF MAGGOTS 2:56
  • 5 GRIEF 3:37
  • 6 凌辱の雨 4:02
  • 7 DISABLED COMPLEXES 3:56
  • 8 ROTTING ROOT 4:45
  • 9 艶かしき安息、躊躇いに微笑み 4:37
  • 10 THE PLEDGE 3:55
  • 11 REPETITION OF HATRED 4:32
  • 12 THE DEEPER VILENESS 3:46
  • 13 CLEVER SLEAZOID 3:12

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