Vamps
Vamps · 2009
50 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock
Vamps fuses hard rock energy with gothic aesthetics, delivering a visceral experience steeped in melodic hooks and dark imagery.
Vamps is an album by Vamps, released in 2009. Vamps fuses hard rock energy with gothic aesthetics, delivering a visceral experience steeped in melodic hooks and dark imagery. The album gained considerable attention in Japan, peaking at number 5 on the Oricon charts and solidifying Vamps as a significant act within the Japanese rock scene. Its blend of gothic elements with mainstream rock appealed to both traditional fans and a newer audience, influencing subsequent artists in the visual kei genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vamps sound like?
Vamps fuses hard rock energy with gothic aesthetics, delivering a visceral experience steeped in melodic hooks and dark imagery. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Vamps by Vamps notable?
The album gained considerable attention in Japan, peaking at number 5 on the Oricon charts and solidifying Vamps as a significant act within the Japanese rock scene. Its blend of gothic elements with mainstream rock appealed to both traditional fans and a newer audience, influencing subsequent artists in the visual kei genre. Upon releasing their self-titled debut album 'Vamps' in 2009, the duo consisting of Hyde and K.A.Z was navigating a new musical landscape after their previous projects. This marked Hyde's transition from his work with L'Arc-en-Ciel to a more solo-driven endeavor, allowing him to explore darker themes and heavier sounds with K.A.Z, who was previously part of Oblivion Dust.
How many songs are on Vamps?
Vamps has 13 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 BITE 0:25
- 2 LOVE ADDICT Standout 4:00
- 3 COSMOS Standout 4:35
- 4 SECRET IN MY HEART 4:15
- 5 EVANESCENT 4:28
- 6 VAMPIRE DEPRESSION 4:41
- 7 REDRUM 3:48
- 8 DEEP RED 5:25
- 9 I GOTTA KICK START NOW 4:33
- 10 TIME GOES BY 4:10
- 11 SWEET DREAMS 5:44
- 12 HUNTING 1:56
- 13 SEX BLOOD ROCK N' ROLL Standout 2:52
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
50 min 58 sec
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