DIM [Regular Edition]

New album release from the Gazette including previously released three single songs and new songs. Best album!

To make this short (i tried), DIM is an awesome album, one of my favs (possibly most). The feel of the whole album is very dark, since it is "dim", how the dark is taking over light. At first I didn't appreciate the album enough, but now i truly do after reading some reviews that "opened my eyes"...the transitions of their instrumentals are not just "there", but give the extra kick and a reminder that it is a dark and eerie cd which totally works because i felt scared. I loved ALL the songs its really hard to choose. BUT..."Nakigahara", "Invisible Wall", and "Guren"(cannot stop listening to). Nakigahara is long, but i think its the perfect length to convey Ruki's feelings (especially the end). And his vocals really make it wrenching. I love hearing Ruki's voice by itself too. "Ogre", "Leech", "13 stairs" are good headbangers and can't wait till i see them perform it live! I didn't understand why people disliked "In the Middle of Chaos" so much because i found it likable and quite catchy (as in i wouldn't skip the song). I guess the title ("chaos")gave a different impression that people might have anticipated (to be intensely dark?) but i found it quite upbeat like i would dance to it haha. The Gazette's style is still there, its just that they experimenting themes, and i think it was a success. They focused well on the eeriness and planned the order of tracks well. Their songs didn't sound the same just because it revolved around one theme, but it was the similar mood(as they get transitioned). It's different from their other albums which makes it even more awesome. This album is DIM, dark and eerie all the way! :D

I think the album was amazing. One thing that I've always love about the Gazette is how each song sounds so completely different than the rest. They all have their own personality, and their own emotions. My personal favorite song wasn't one of the previous singles, although I do love them all, but I really love 13STAIRS[-]1. Ruki's voice is beautiful to say the least, always has been, always will be. And a lot of bands use fillers, like for example Cradle of Filth. They put randomn short instrumental songs between their other songs, and I think it helps the music. Maybe the Gazette doesn't want to be understood, or maybe it just takes a certain person to understand them. Overall, the album was filled with everything that makes the Gazette my favorite band. It was amazing, beautiful, and just what I'd been hoping for from them.