A stunning rock epic that combines violence and prayer on a tragic night.
Centered around the 1938 "Kristallnacht," this conceptually rich work features a string of songs that take inspiration from the history of persecution and terror, depicting tragic scenes with sharp rock phrasing and layered vocabulary, while questioning human dignity and the emotions that lurk in the darkness.
Tackling head-on themes with a heavy historical background, the album's tense soundscapes continue from the opening track "THE END," with a striking composition that overlays the imagery of each track with shadows of violence and despair. Tracks such as those bearing Auschwitz, "NACHT MUSIK," and "4759" build on the context of their titles, pushing the narrative forward with a hard sound and powerful narrative. The cold texture of the synths and sharp guitars paint a picture, while the vocals are imbued with a prayer-like lyricism, broadening the range of expression. While the album's concept is striking, each track also has a strong presence, making it a work that will be listened to for years to come as a pinnacle in Japanese rock's handling of social themes.
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終宴 The End
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ダーダーヤーヤー ДД-Jaja
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Block25-Auschwitz-
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ナハトムジーク Nacht Musik
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聖樹 Gernikako Arbola
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メールドグラス Mer De Glace
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4759
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夜と霧の中で Bei Nacht Und Nebel
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オリオン頌歌 第２章 Orion
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Guitar - Tsutomu Nakayama (B4)
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Keyboards, Programmed By - Tsutomu Nakayama
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Guitar - Takumi Kikuchi
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Vocals - Panta
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Producer, Directed By - Seiichiro Ishihara
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Bass - Hiromichi Nakatani
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Drums - Yoshiharu Nishiyama
