EP: MADARA

Release information for the GazettE’s EP, MADARA / 斑蠡~MADARA~ / Decrepit (see notes below for more information).

MADARA was released in two versions: a First Press Edition Version featuring a slipcase, booklet, and a bonus track; and the Reissued Edition CD.

Notes:

  • Regarding the title: 斑 by itself is read madara and means “spotted, speckled, blemish,” whereas the second kanji 蠡 isn’t a word on its own, but means “worm-eaten.” (The ~MADARA~ in the title is included to instruct how the characters should be read together.) Most sites translate the title simply as “speckled,” but given the fact that Ruki included a second un-voiced character, I’ve translated it utilizing the meanings of both his chosen characters. It brings to mind something long disused and neglected, spotty with mold and worm-eaten and basically falling apart.

  • The song Sumire / 菫 was only included on first-press editions; reissues only included five tracks.
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Compilation: Dainippon itangeishateki noumiso (gyaku) kaiten zekkyou ongenshuu

Release information for the GazettE’s first compilation album, Dainippon itangeishateki noumiso (gyaku) kaiten zekkyou ongenshuu / 大日本異端芸者的脳味噌(逆)回転絶叫音源集 / The Great Japanese Heresy Geisha-like Brain Matter (Reverse) Rotation Screaming Sound Source Collection.

Dainippon…(gyaku)…ongenshuu was released as a single 12-track CD.

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