UROBOROS REVIEW

Vinushka ~ I can officially say that every song of Diru's that is extended such as this one, makes me incredibly happy. This song has such qualities to it that make you feel certain emotions at certain times. I also enjoy the fact that Kyo's voice is back at top shape, but is still able to growl and scream with such efficiency. This is probably my favorite 7+ minute song because of the rough metal parts, and the hushed acapella's. And the way they can successfully mesh those two together in less that 2 second gaps its really amazing. One last thing, the extended on and off use of the accoustic guitars by BOTH members. This makes me feel more unity to the song's meaning and emotion.

Red Soil ~ The effects the guitars have in this song really bring out Kyo's voice for some reason. Even when they play normal distortion and Kyo whispers, it brings out a specific feeling. I also feel the need to bring up Shinya's drumming for this song. As a drummer myself I listen for the way the drums are played, and what side drumset pieces are used. Such as cymbals, and toms. His bass drum has become so much more faster and he plays the snare differently in different places. He has just evolved in his playing.

Doukoku to Sarinu ~ This reminds me a bit of Hydra just because of the soft gentle parts, going right into a stronger progressive rock beat. Kyo's singing in this isn't really too amazing aside from the chorus, but somehow in this album that doesn't matter. Not really much to say aside from that.

Toguro ~ I love the intro to this song. Especially Kaoru's riff, ooohhh so powerful, and leads right into a jazzy Die riff. One thing I love about Dir en grey is there way of making albums feel like more than one genre. This song is really jazzy and stands out from the rest. One more mention, but Kyo's voice in this song makes me VERY happy. Despite all he's been through...

Glass Skin [ENG] ~ Skipping. I don't like the english version. Already did a review of this single. Basically it is an amazing song.

Stuck Man ~ Once again, shall I mention the different styles in the song. This song is very strong, but also has a swing feel to it. [By the way jazz and swing ARE different.] I really like the bass part and drum part in this song. Sure the guitars are together and have interesting riffs, the bass is brought out just beautifully and the drums sound so random and sporadic yet organized. Oh and the drums and bass are the main points in the little middle interlude. Which is really amusing to me and I don't know why.

Reiketsu Nariseba ~ The only thing I don't like about this song is that it's pretty repetative feeling. But the nice part is that the instrumental interlude in the middle is interesting and retrospective. The harpsichord in this song really brings out the feeling in this song, but what that feeling, emotion, is I don't know. The riff right after the middle instrumental makes me want to headbang like crazy though. Haha~

Ware, Yami Tote... ~ A seven minute song. Oh my god. And it's a fucking orgasmic song at that. Kyo's voice in this song is truly amazing and breathtaking. Once again the acoustic guitars make a reappearance, which is good because this song is very mellow and almost melancholy feeling. It's emphasized during the chorus with the high, but soft notes played in the back of Kyo's singing. Even better, by the end of the first verse and chorus, the song is already two minutes in. That's pretty rare for songs without introductory instrumentals. Once again the middle instrumental is jazzy for a bit, then goes into Kyo singing with a simple beat, into the heartshattering guitars' high note and Kyo's singing which sounds like he's begging for death.

Bugaboo ~ I must say with a title like this, I really wasn't sure what to expect. And the intro is so creepy and calming that it's almost misleading when the main riff starts. This song reminds me of a Repetition of Hatred the way one guitar is high pitched and the other is strong and low, only this song is done WAY better than that one. And hey Kyo isn't even singing well, he's mainly growling and making noises. What sets this one apart is the unity that the guitars bring, and Kyo's voice brings. I think the biggest thing is how the instruments and Kyo's voice represent the emotional feel of the lyrics. It's almost eerie, bringing feelings of torment; despite the title. Haha~

Gaika Chinmoku ga Nemuru Koro ~ Favorite song on this album, between the intro, and the very fast paced and addicing melody and rhythm of the verses. Reminds me soooo much of Berry in the way that they guitars and drums literally drive you through the song at intense speeds. The chorus are as always relaxing and gentle, but not one second is wasted before rushing you one-hundred MPH through the next verse. I can't think of any other analogy to fit how I feel when I listen to this song. OH wait I do have one. The ending of this song, reminds me of how I would feel if I was walking up to some device like a guillotine, like I was on death row and about to lose my life.

Dozing Green [ENG] ~ Dozing green was amazing, not into the english versions in the slightest.