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Style

Luna Sea · 1996

61 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock

A lush blend of alternative and progressive rock, interweaving heavy guitars with intricate melodies and emotive vocals.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks immersive experience for reflective moments late-night introspection with depth
Context
When 'Style' was released in 1996, Luna Sea was already established as a prominent force in the Japanese rock scene, following their breakthrough album 'Eternal Shine' in 1994. This album marked their evolution into a more polished sound, showcasing their ability to blend genres while maintaining their core identity.
If you like
alternative rock, progressive rock

Style is an album by Luna Sea, released in 1996. A lush blend of alternative and progressive rock, interweaving heavy guitars with intricate melodies and emotive vocals. 'Style' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Oricon charts, and solidified Luna Sea’s status as innovators within the Visual Kei movement. The album's blend of rock and melodic elements greatly influenced subsequent J-Rock artists, paving the way for a broader acceptance of diverse musical styles in Japan. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Style sound like?

A lush blend of alternative and progressive rock, interweaving heavy guitars with intricate melodies and emotive vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock.

What makes Style by Luna Sea notable?

'Style' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Oricon charts, and solidified Luna Sea’s status as innovators within the Visual Kei movement. The album's blend of rock and melodic elements greatly influenced subsequent J-Rock artists, paving the way for a broader acceptance of diverse musical styles in Japan. When 'Style' was released in 1996, Luna Sea was already established as a prominent force in the Japanese rock scene, following their breakthrough album 'Eternal Shine' in 1994. This album marked their evolution into a more polished sound, showcasing their ability to blend genres while maintaining their core identity.

Who is Style for?

Style works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, immersive experience for reflective moments and late-night introspection with depth.

How many songs are on Style?

Style has 11 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·61:00

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

  • 1 WITH LOVE 5:13
  • 2 G. 4:19
  • 3 HURT Standout 5:28
  • 4 RA‐SE‐N 5:15
  • 5 LUV U 5:23
  • 6 FOREVER & EVER Standout 10:28
  • 7 1999 2:28
  • 8 END OF SORROW 4:20
  • 9 DESIRE Standout 4:24
  • 10 IN SILENCE 5:37
  • 11 SELVES 8:00

Release Date

April 22, 1996

Artist Origin

Japan

Runtime

61 min 0 sec