Glass Skin [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Edition]

The first thing that struck me with GLASS SKIN was how complex it was. I had to listen to it several times to truly grasp it's depth, but it was never a case of me finding it hard to love the song which I did instantly. It still amazes me of all the hard work you hear from the band when performing this song. With the previous single, they not only re-recorded an old song, but reworked it completely. This time, undecided has only been adapted into a more unplugged kind of sound which suits the song perfectly and makes it far more haunting and beautiful than the original recording. It amuses me how so many people are disturbed by AGITATED SCREAMS OF MAGGOTS -UNPLUGGED- as I couldn't stop laughing the first time I heard it. It's just too awesome to be true! Besides, I consider this more a little nice bonus than something that's meant to be taken too seriously. The limited edition also includes a live recording of RYOUJOKU NO AME in amazing quality! The performance itself is incredible and only makes this already excellent single release even better! GLASS SKIN is incredible, and could very well be their most emotional single ever (and that's saying quite a lot!) With three extra tracks that are all great, this is one awesome release!

Another amazing single by Dir en grey, I am so glad I got this single, highly recommended ^^ The song is really good, I'm glad Kyo is singing like this ^^

A real interesting change made for the band after Marrow of the Bone and sort of a sigh of relief for myself. I loved Marrow but I could feel the tension of the band's ends and this time period to sort of go in a direction sounded almost therapeutic. Wouldn't think that for Dir en grey but was a real plus.