Kuchiki no Tou [Regular Edition]

this album is basic in Mucc's fan colletion. This was my second album from Mucc. The single "Rojiura Boku to Kimi e" also included in this album is a great theme and one of the best song is "Monochro no kenshiki"

This angry album is filled with heavy guitar riffs, erratic song structure and passionate vocals, thereby sticking rather closely with Mucc's typical sound. All the qualities mentioned above are my favorite aspects of Mucc. However, there is nothing in particular that makes this album stand out. There's nothing really catchy here, little distinction in mood or tempo from one song to the next, and no real atmosphere; it's almost like one long, furious, raving song with nothing to convey but anger. That may actually be appealing to some people, but I wanted a more ecclectic, thematic collection of songs.

Kuchiki no Tou is an excellent example of MUCC at their finest; anyone wishing to introduce someone to MUCC would do well to choose this album for them to listen. Tatsurou's voice is a fine mixture of smooth sounds and raw screaming (or perhaps roaring is a better term). While his vocals are not for everyone, it is not too far a stretch to say that they are undeniably unique. Yukke's bass, especially on Rojiura Boku to Kimi e, provides depth and power to most of the cd, most likely the reason why MUCC rivals most five member bands in strength of sound. Miya, as always, shows his skill with guitar throughout the album, although in my opinion, Isho is perhaps the best example of his prowess. Satochi's drums are, naturally, essential to MUCC's sound, and provides a heavy rhythm to a good amount of the songs that just gives a rough flair to MUCC's already individual sound. I particularly enjoy his drumming in Dare mo Inai Ie. Altogether, this is one album I would most definitely recommend to anyone, especially those newly acquainted with MUCC's music.