Dixanadu is an album released by Moi dix Mois on March 28, 2007. It contains re-recordings of "Tentation" ("Last Temptation") and "Pessimiste" ("Neo Pessimist"), originally from the album Dix Infernal.
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| Released | March 28, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Gothic metal, industrial metal | |||
| Length | 40:12 | |||
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| Producer | Mana | |||
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Style
editThe album features Gothic metal combined with traditional Japanese elements of song. The guitar riffs have been compared to those of Slayer. Another element are twin guitars with a tone shift of a fourth.[1]
Reception
editThe German Sonic Seducer magazine called the album a milestone of J-Rock and the dark culture in general. The reviewer noted also that the melody lines were more international than on the band's previous releases which would suit the European audience.[1]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Mana
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dispell Bound" | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Angelica" | 5:00 |
| 3. | "Metaphysical" | 3:41 |
| 4. | "Exclude" | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Last Temptation" | 4:17 |
| 6. | "Immortal Madness" | 1:22 |
| 7. | "Neo Pessimist" | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Xanadu" | 4:44 |
| 9. | "A Lapis Night's Dream (SE)" | 0:28 |
| 10. | "Lamentful Miss" | 3:48 |
| 11. | "Lilac of Damnation" | 4:08 |
| 12. | "Sacred Lake (SE)" | 1:35 |
Versions
edit- A limited edition containing instrumental versions of all 12 tracks was available for pre-order through the Midi:Nette online store until August 20, 2007. It was being manufactured on an order only basis, though was also available during the European 2007 tour. It includes a "Matin" game, (Mana's cartoon alter-ego), and various desktop tools.
- A strictly limited to 499 copies LP was made available in Europe.
- A 2CD version containing the single "Lamentful Miss" was also made available in Europe.
References
edit- ^ a b c Duchateau, François (2007). "Moi Dix Mois: Dixanadu". Sonic Seducer (in German). No. 6. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014.
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