Sphere [w/ DVD (2008.12.07 Irving Plaza / New York Live Footage), Limited Edition Type A]

MUCC

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Edition Details

Catalog No. UPCI-9030
JAN 4988005552570
Number of discs 2
Item weight 200g
Label/Distributor Universal Music

Description

New album release from MUCC featuring the songs "Ageha," "Sora to Ito," and more for 13 songs total. Includes English translation for all songs. Limited edition TypeA includes bonus DVD featuring footage from their concert performance on December 7, 2008 at the Irving Plaza in New York. *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.


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Tracklisting

1. Kyutai
2. Houkou
3. Ageha
4. Hide and Seek
5. Kagero
6. Lemming
7. Oz
8. Fuyu
9. Sanbika
10. Sora to Ito
11. Hanabi

Credits

MUCC (Artist)MIYA (Composer)TATSURO (Lyricist)KEN (Arranger)SATOCHI (Composer)SPACEWALKERS (Arranger)YUKKE (Composer)

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neolog Another Great Album! 4

This band never ceases to surprise me. They always have an innate ability to create albums that have a theme, yet don't feel limited in any way. Kyutai finds inspiration in everything from blues to opera, yet retain's MUCC's core sound. It was a no brainer to buy this type (as well as Type B) since I attended the concert it showcases on the DVD!
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Amazing 5

Was my first CD of MUCC, I just love them, and this work of guitar, vocal, drums and bass together gave to this cd a good quality, I hope mucc continues to impress me and their fans.
By Matsumoto yuki @BRAZIL (2009/06/17)

Once again, orientation east and west! 5

Once again, Mucc has blown me away with their stunning music.
Words can not describe how wonderful this album is. As their last album had a focus on asian elements, this album has definitely orientated at western culture. Again, use your heart to listen their songs.
By Scott @CHINA (2009/03/31)

Beyond words! 5

This album was worth every cent! I cant express how much I love it.

I cant find anything bad to say about it at all. Every song is excellent. Even the packaging was really nice.

Definetly one of MUCC's best!

If your a MUCC fan and didnt buy this, shame on you.
By Macabre @UNITED STATES (2009/03/26)

Kyuutai / Sphere 5

Wow!

If I would have to use one word to describe this album, that would be it. But lets put a bit more to it.

It's been about a year since last release and I have to say they've used their time well. Because this is their best album as of yet (imho). I don't think I could point out one single bad song out of the 11 on this album (or 10 if you want to be picky and not include the instrumental intro). So far I've only had one full listening session on the album, but oh there will be more!

The sound quality and mixing/mastering on this album is well above average. If you have a respectable stereo setup at your home, you'll be sure to enjoy this album as each song blows you away with a wide variety of tracks leaning more to the heavy side but also including some calmer parts, all while maintaining good instrument and vocal separation. No muddy and butchered dynamics here!

I'm going to have to listen to this album more, but so far it's turning out to be one of the better albums released this year.
By Linus @SWEDEN (2009/03/12)

Awesome. Pre Release Comment

This album will be fantastic.

Here's the Tracklist

01. kyuutai
02. houkou
03. ageha
04. hide and seek
05. youen
06. lemming
07. oz
08. fuyuu
09. sanbika
10. sora to ito
11. hanabi
By Yokan @CHILE (2009/02/07)

Another Attendee Pre Release Comment

I was there too! It was an extremely cold night, but it was a great show and I am really looking forward to this album. MUCC are just getting stronger and stronger - with their compositions and their live performances.
By Julnyes @UNITED STATES (2009/01/23)

Yay! Pre Release Comment

Cannot wait for this album. They just keep getting better and better. Ageha blew my mind when I first heard it because it reminded me of one of my favorite bands which is now defunct.

Really can't wait for the bonus DVD, I was at the show too.
By Sara @UNITED STATES (2009/01/22)

I was there too Pre Release Comment

It's been a year since their last full album. MUCC is just getting better and better. This album is going to be somewhat different from their previous releases, but it only going to be mind-blowing for sure. Btw, I was there at the concert too.
By Scott @CHINA (2009/01/22)

Kyutai Pre Release Comment

I was as that concert! I can't wait to see me and my friends in the front row. XD

But mostly, I can't wait to hear this album. If Ageha is any indicator as well as their new dark stage outfits... I'm really hoping we'll see MUCC return to some darker and heavier songs. Never the less, they are incredibly talented and I know they won't let us down! <3
By Kelly @UNITED STATES (2009/01/21)
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