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Dir En Grey: Uroboros,
November 11, 2008
By Joshilicious
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"The album Uroboros by Dir En Grey, is an excellent experience. This album is a bit softer at times than their older stuff, which was intended by the band. This album really can be described as one word: bipolar.
The album starts off with the song Sa Bir, which is pretty much instrumental. You can hear the experimental instrument, the electric sitar. Kyo, the lead singer, really does a lot with his vocals in this album, and it is by far the best performance by him. The first song is soft, and then goes into the next track, Vinushka, starting off softly, then changes from heavy to soft, from heavy to soft. Infact, the whole alum is like this. Like I said: bipolar. But it all seems to work out, and sound nicely when you listen to the album.
This album has a way more Asian feel to it, as they added oriental instruments and sounds, which makes it more unique and exciting. Kyo's voice, as I mentioned earlier, is amazing. His vocals range from very high, to pretty low notes, and crazy high-pitched squeals and low growls is present through the album, making Kyo one of the most talented vocalists I've ever heard. And of course, the guitar parts are great like always, but in this album, there are catchier tunes and chords. The instrumentalists played together well for their pretty tricky rhythms and beats, and you really do wonder why they are not on Guitar Hero.
That is why the album, Uroboros, by Dir En Grey, is the best album to come out this year. A series of great vocalist parts, and amazing instrumentals, makes this album interesting, unique, and may I say it again? Amazing. The music is darker, and moodier, which seems to match the style of the band, and it really makes you feel something. So, Dir En Grey's intentions got across, making this album, no doubt, a success."
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