X Visual Shock DVD Box 1989–1992 cover

X Visual Shock DVD Box 1989–1992

X Japan

561 min · 103 tracks · heavy metal

A grand spectacle of heavy metal infused with operatic melodies and dramatic visuals, capturing the essence of Japanese rock excess.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Endless Rain — This track exemplifies X Japan's signature blend of melodic balladry and powerful instrumentation, showcasing Toshi's emotive vocals against a backdrop of lush arrangements.
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    Blue Blood Start here — The title track captures the band’s early sound that seamlessly integrates classical influences with heavy metal, establishing their unique identity in rock.
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    X — As one of their most recognized songs, 'X' combines aggressive riffs with anthemic choruses, representing the band's ability to fuse intensity with theatricality.
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    Silent Jealousy — This track highlights the intricate musicianship of X Japan, featuring complex structures and emotional depth that resonate throughout their discography.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks of theatrical intensity
  • immersive live performance experience
  • wave-like pacing with crescendos
  • extended solos showcasing musicianship
  • captivating emotional climaxes throughout

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
Japanese rock excess· theatrical performances· operatic melodies
Career context
The 'X Visual Shock DVD Box 1989–1992' was released during X Japan's rise to fame, following their breakthrough album 'Blue Blood' in 1989. This compilation encapsulates the band's theatrical performances and musical evolution during their peak years, showcasing their innovative blend of heavy metal and visual aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors
Loudness· Galneryus· Malice Mizer
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Prologue World Anthem 1:49
  • 2 Blue Blood Start here 4:06
  • 3 Sadistic Desire 3:09
  • 4 Easy Fight Rambling 3:39
  • 5 Week End 4:40
  • 6 Stab Me in the Back 4:20
  • 7 Piano solo 2:05
  • 8 Drum solo 4:03
  • 9 Guitar solo 3:48
  • 10 紅 5:21
  • 11 オルガスム 8:13
  • 12 I’ll Kill You 1:56
  • 13 20th Century Boy 2:30
  • 14 X 8:05
  • 15 Unfinished 1:50

Disc 2

  • 1 [intro] 1:13
  • 2 VANISHING LOVE 4:16
  • 3 XCLAMATION 3:39
  • 4 紅 6:57
  • 5 CELEBRATION 4:36
  • 6 ROSE OF PAIN 11:51
  • 7 BLUE BLOOD Start here 4:32
  • 8 オルガスム 2:49
  • 9 X 10:08
  • 10 ENDLESS RAIN 7:57
  • 11 UNFINISHED 1:36

Disc 3

  • 1 CELEBRATION (Remix, Original Long Version Video Clip) 10:16
  • 2 WEEK END (Video Clip) 6:11
  • 3 1990.2.4 5:03
  • 4 ENDLESS RAIN (Live at Budokan 1990.2.4) 7:48

Disc 4

  • 1 [titles] 0:21
  • 2 ENDLESS RAIN 6:42
  • 3 PROLOGUE (〜WORLD ANTHEM) 1:58
  • 4 MISCAST 6:36
  • 5 JOKER 4:42
  • 6 LOVE REPLICA 4:39
  • 7 DESPERATE ANGEL 6:01
  • 8 WHITE WIND FROM MR. MARTIN 〜PATA’S NAP〜 1:44
  • 9 VOICELESS SCREAMING 6:38
  • 10 SILENT JEALOUSY 7:46
  • 11 SAY ANYTHING 10:26

Disc 5

  • 1 Say Anything 9:14
  • 2 Voiceless Screaming 7:11
  • 3 Endless Rain 12:56

Disc 6

  • 1 [intro] 1:43
  • 2 〜World Anthem (S.E.)〜 2:50
  • 3 Silent Jealousy 6:31
  • 4 Sadistic Desire 7:23
  • 5 Desperate Angel 6:05
  • 6 Standing Sex 5:56
  • 7 Week End 5:55
  • 8 Drum Solo 15:44
  • 9 HIDEの部屋 17:13
  • 10 Voiceless Screaming 8:31
  • 11 Piano Solo〜Es Durのピアノ線 6:04
  • 12 Unfinished 4:16

Disc 7

  • 1 Celebration 6:23
  • 2 オルガスム 23:19
  • 3 紅 12:51
  • 4 Joker 5:50
  • 5 X 16:56
  • 6 Endless Rain 13:32
  • 7 Say Anything (Closing S.E.) 7:37
  • 8 Endless Rain (Closing S.E.) 5:48
  • 9 [outro] 1:14
  • 10 [to be continued…] 0:03

Disc 8

  • 1 [intro] 1:09
  • 2 X 9:30
  • 3 [untitled] 0:15
  • 4 紅 6:45
  • 5 ENDLESS RAIN 6:51
  • 6 WEEK END 5:57
  • 7 [untitled] 0:16
  • 8 Celebration 4:50
  • 9 [untitled] 0:15
  • 10 Silent Jealousy 7:46
  • 11 [untitled] 0:15
  • 12 Joker 4:43
  • 13 Say Anything 8:57

Disc 9

  • 1 PROLOGUE (〜WORLD ANTHEM) 1:43
  • 2 BLUE BLOOD Start here 4:21
  • 3 Sadistic Desire 3:40
  • 4 WEEK END 5:39
  • 5 Stab Me in the Back 4:04
  • 6 [PATA] 0:38
  • 7 [PATA guitar solo] 0:37
  • 8 [TAIJI] 0:50
  • 9 [TAIJI bass solo] 0:58
  • 10 Celebration 4:45
  • 11 [TOSHI] 1:02
  • 12 [HIDE] 0:58
  • 13 [HIDE guitar solo] 2:04
  • 14 [YOSHIKI drum solo] 4:20
  • 15 [YOSHIKI piano solo] 2:47
  • 16 Unfinished 4:19
  • 17 紅 7:16
  • 18 オルガスム 14:19
  • 19 [encore] 1:03
  • 20 20th Century Boy 3:10
  • 21 [X intro] 1:28
  • 22 X 8:22
  • 23 Endless Rain (S.E.) 6:37
  • 24 [credits] 1:31

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