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Dir En Grey Format: Audio CD
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 5.67 x 0.59 inches; 4.87 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony Japan
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 19, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Sony Japan
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000AFOPI
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Sebastian White
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album, great seller
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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Arrived in good condition and in reasonable time, very good service overall
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Kate Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Album! Dir En Grey rocks!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2006
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Now, I know that most people say that VULGAR sucks because it was too heavy and western-like. I really don't care about those comments. This album is good, I love it...ALOT! Now, I do agree that if you are new to Diru, you should buy an older album first, but this one really gets you into their newer stuff, like Withering to Death. As far as the whole album goes, the music sounds great; Kyo's vocals always sound better on the next track and they leave you repeating some of it, not knowing a thing you're saying..., the guitars sound beautiful on this album, starting with audience KILLER LOOP and ending with Amber, and everything else, including Shinya's drumming, makes it sound even better. 5 STARS!
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Alex Neill
5.0 out of 5 stars Just like mother use to make
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017
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Just like mother use to make. Even after 10 years, the production of this album still retains the force that is Dir en grey. There is not a bad song on this album. And it still came with the mini-booklet with the English translation of the lyrics, so bonus. Good show, good show indeed.
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Micah
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my all time favorite album! It came promptly and the seller packaged ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018
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This is my all time favorite album! It came promptly and the seller packaged it very well for shipment! Both CDs looked brand new and I am so happy! Thank you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... earlier than I expected and the cd was in great condition. The plastic cover was slightly scratched but ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2016
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Came earlier than I expected and the cd was in great condition. The plastic cover was slightly scratched but it's hardly noticeable and no big deal!
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Sonar
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome CD
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
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I have been listening to Dir En Grey for some time now and this album Vulgar did not disapoint. Its different from their older stuff but none the less amazing.
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steven
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015
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Got this for my brother and he loves it.
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See about me
4.0 out of 5 stars "Why can't I be pehlfect"
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2006
Vulgar was my first Dir En Grey CD. I popped it in my CD player, (having not ripped it to my PC yet) and was overwhelmed by the brilliant minimalism of the song Audience Killer Loop. Toshiya's thunderous bass, plodding sitar, and Kyo's haunting vocal melodies; Somehow it just worked, and created a mesmerizing aural soundscape. It was a captivating listen for all 14 tracks, alot more than I can say about most bands. It's hard to pinpoint Diru's appeal. They're nothing more than four musicians with a flamboyant image playing vivid and eclectic rock, and they don't pretend to be anything else. I, for one, am most impressed with the stout Kyo's singing voice. From his deranged mutters, fragile whispers to hysterical screams, he can go all out while remaining coherent, delivering inhuman vocal hooks.

Since there are 14 tracks, the album is very hit-or-miss. But similarly, since it explores a broad variety of musical styles and sweeps though spectrums of emotion, there's probably an album's worth of good stuff, regardless of your tastes- Despite being a rather bloated album. My person favorites? The already mentioned Audience Killer Loop is genius. Syokubeni is a metallic, bass-driven track that's beyond incredible live. (Look for it on Youtube.) The creepy cello/organ interlude at the end builds tension appropriately and propels the climax to visceral and memorable heights. Sajou No Uta's jangly guitar tone and piano bring to mind Diru's older visual kei stuff. Red [em] has a strong emphasis in instrumental subtlety, further pronouncing the powerful riffs and jazzy bass lines slithering in and out of the song. Kyo's vocals reach an incredible falsetto at the end. Obscure is a deeply disturbing and poignant tidal wave of surging emotions that seems to envelop the listener's mind in black flames. The album's highlight, for sure.

Some purists feel this album (and beyond) is weak, because it draws heavy influence from Western music, mainly metal. Oh well. If you're one of those people, you're not gonna find distinctly Japanese rock music when their industry is so inherently derivative, get over it. It's a shame this band's American fanbase will be composed of weird otakus and Hot Topic scenesters soon. That doesn't make the music any worse though, so listen to it.

- Thus says the Pellington
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Bellamy Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Le Diru des débuts : une pépite à l'état brute
Reviewed in France on July 25, 2018
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Même si j'adore le virage qu'ils ont pris, Vulgar est une pépite à l'état brute, moins polissée.12 ans plus tard, je prends toujours autant de plaisir à l'écouter. Ma petite favorite : Marmalade Chainsaw.
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坂本竜一
5.0 out of 5 stars 金額次第で他にも聴いてみたい
Reviewed in Japan on May 15, 2021
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目立った傷みは無く、CDもDVDも問題無く再生できました。
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Prom
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2016
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Amazing CD!
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D. Cinderey
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2009
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Vulgar, taking a new direction and Dir en grey further away from the v-kei image and sound. More brutal, and stronger than ever vulgar has 15 songs, not one lets the album down. J-rock is becoming ever more popular around the world, with theese guys being one of the most known bands, and it's easy to see why. This album just gets better and better with every song. A personal faveroute is child prey and marmalade chainsaw. The album is well worth the money and will appeal to die hard Dir fans, J-rock fans and people who have never even heard the term 'J-rock'
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Amazon カスタマー
5.0 out of 5 stars 元虜者ですが。
Reviewed in Japan on May 4, 2017
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元虜者ですが。
DIR EN GREYの楽曲が聴きたくなり、また、買い直しました。この頃の、DIR EN GREYの楽曲が1番好きです。
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