The Marrow of a Bone
Dir En Grey · 2007
50 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · extreme metal
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that explores deep emotional turmoil.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks chaotic energy for cathartic release haunting melodies for deep reflection
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'The Marrow of a Bone' is Dir En Grey's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 2005 record 'Withering to Death'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the international metal scene while pushing the boundaries of their sound and lyrical themes.
- If you like
- progressive metal, alternative metal, extreme metal
The Marrow of a Bone is an album by Dir En Grey, released in 2007. A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that explores deep emotional turmoil. The album received critical acclaim for its experimental approach and complex themes, debuting at number one on the Oricon chart. It marked a significant moment in the band's career as they began to gain a larger audience outside Japan, influencing a wave of Japanese metal acts in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Marrow of a Bone sound like?
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that explores deep emotional turmoil. Rooted in progressive metal and alternative metal.
What makes The Marrow of a Bone by Dir En Grey notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its experimental approach and complex themes, debuting at number one on the Oricon chart. It marked a significant moment in the band's career as they began to gain a larger audience outside Japan, influencing a wave of Japanese metal acts in the years that followed. Released on January 1, 2007, 'The Marrow of a Bone' is Dir En Grey's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 2005 record 'Withering to Death'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the international metal scene while pushing the boundaries of their sound and lyrical themes.
Who is The Marrow of a Bone for?
The Marrow of a Bone works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, chaotic energy for cathartic release and haunting melodies for deep reflection.
How many songs are on The Marrow of a Bone?
The Marrow of a Bone has 13 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 CONCEIVED SORROW 4:49
- 2 LIE BURIED WITH A VENGEANCE 2:43
- 3 THE FATAL BELIEVER 3:10
- 4 AGITATED SCREAMS OF MAGGOTS Standout 2:56
- 5 GRIEF Standout 3:37
- 6 凌辱の雨 4:02
- 7 DISABLED COMPLEXES 3:56
- 8 ROTTING ROOT 4:45
- 9 艶かしき安息、躊躇いに微笑み 4:37
- 10 THE PLEDGE 3:55
- 11 REPETITION OF HATRED Standout 4:32
- 12 THE DEEPER VILENESS 3:46
- 13 CLEVER SLEAZOID 3:12
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
50 min 5 sec
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