DIR EN GREY released their 10th album "The Insulated World" on September 26, 2018

[EzraEroguro 174]

1 minute ago, Saishu said:

Why couldn’t Jens Bogren mix the whole album?

Too much of a good thing could be detrimental to their approach to human darkness.

[geist 227]

lmao you can actually buy the partial album right now on iTunes. Listening to Followers right now...because why not?

[LIDL 692]

I just remember I have no okane left on iTunes JP.  Alexa, play  Glass Skin 💔

[EvilHippy 142]

There is already cover for the new song lol

[Seelentau 884]

The reworked songs apparently didn't get (new) lyrics... huh.

 

Damn, Devote My Life lyrics are over the top.

Edited September 25, 2018 by Seelentau

[LIDL 692]

DEG fans are talented

 

[Saishu 1589]

4 minutes ago, Seelentau said:

The reworked songs apparently didn't get (new) lyrics... huh.

Are they reworked or basically self-covers like the three Vestige tracks?

[Seelentau 884]

3 minutes ago, Saishu said:

Are they reworked or basically self-covers like the three Vestige tracks?

I dunno, I only have the lyrics. But according to live reports, there were new lyrics at the end of Wake, I think. No idea why the three songs have no lyrics in the booklet...

[geist 227]

The band remixed the vocals for Ningen, clearly. I don't think they're re-recorded; but there are several parts that are far more prominent in the album mix than the single.

[Seelentau 884]

They forgot to translate a part of Rubbish Heap

 

This album is a mess 😂

[Envelion 14]

50 minutes ago, EvilHippy said:

There is already cover for the new song lol

Well that was... Something. Kinda songs like when my car alarm goes off.

Oh no, I'm becoming a complaining fan boy. 

[Rosner 35]

1 hour ago, Seelentau said:

For you audiophile nerds:

 

 

I'll also add the lyrics to the wiki over the next few hours.

JENS BOGREN? HOLY SHIIIIIIT!!!!

 

Is it leaked already? 

 

[Seelentau 884]

So I know it's not important anymore, but the release of the album on the streaming websites depends on the websites themselves. It should be available tomorrow morning in Germany, don't know about other countries.

 

Kyo at today's signing event:

Edited September 25, 2018 by Seelentau

[pingpongdream 34]

12 minutes ago, Seelentau said:

They forgot to translate a part of Rubbish Heap

 

This album is a mess 😂

That part is written in a provincial dialect in Kyoto.

 

Mata oaishitou gozaimasu  = "I would like to see you again"

Sonotokimade okibariyasu = "Please keep healthy until then"

[blacktooth 227]

My boss moved a meeting up an hour when I was planning on listening to this. Maybe I'll just have him listen in too.

[Seelentau 884]

9 minutes ago, pingpongdream said:

That part is written in a provincial dialect in Kyoto.

 

Mata oaishitou gozaimasu  = "I would like to see you again"

Sonotokimade okibariyasu = "Please keep healthy until then"

 

Yeah but it's not translated, whereas the rest of the song is. So I suppose that's a mistake^^

Is it different in the regular / first press?

[Kelrya 145]

It leaked and it’s good so far.

[EvilHippy 142]

The ending of Rubbish Heap made my cry from happiness. That teaser sample was so perfectly incorporated into the song..

Edited September 25, 2018 by EvilHippy

[StriderSubzero 53]

58 minutes ago, Seelentau said:

So I know it's not important anymore, but the release of the album on the streaming websites depends on the websites themselves. It should be available tomorrow morning in Germany, don't know about other countries.

 

Kyo at today's signing event:

 

Kyo lookin like Kool Moe Dee

 

I'd really like to know what his shirt says

Edited September 25, 2018 by StriderSubzero

[geist 227]

What else was added to Ranunculus? It's over 30 seconds longer than the promotional edit so it seems like there's a bit more than just one line of vocals missing.

[EvilHippy 142]

Just now, geist said:

What else was added to Ranunculus? It's over 30 seconds longer than the promotional edit so it seems like there's a bit more than just one line of vocals missing.

Longer intro and ending, it seems.

[Kelrya 145]

On the first track at 2:37 all I can hear is “I like Pussy! I like Pussy!” lmao.

[geist 227]

Just now, Kelrya said:

On the first track at 2:37 all I can hear is “I like Pussy! I like Pussy!” lmao.

If I ever see them perform it live, I'll make sure to sing along.

[nullmoon 784]

Unpopular opinion: I  think I'm the only person here who isn't blown away by the new album. Maybe it'll take more listens but barely any of the tracks are grabbing me at the moment. On first impressions it's like a bland Dum Spiro Spero, and I'm not a huge fan of that album.

 

Ranunculus is the stand out track to me. 赫, Followers, and 谿壑の欲 interested me the most I think. The rest just washed over me. I think it's the first time one of their albums hasn't immediately grabbed me unfortunately. 

 

I cannot stand the new vocals on 詩踏み, they sound like a half-arsed live version in comparison to the original vocals. I find it akin to the album version of 激しさ. Ew. 

 

Anyone else agree? No? I'll just sit down

 

Glad to see so many people having fun in the lead up to, and the release of, the new album though! Happy listening everyone! ^^

 

[Ro plz 1290]

Fucking hell dude....I just did my initial listen but here's my first impression.

 

 

This shit ROARS. You can hear the collaborative effort that Shinya mentioned and thought was put into these songs. Wtf