I'm a simple man: I hear a Buck-Tick album, you bet your bottom bitch I'll enjoy it one way or another. So with that being said, the esteemed visual kei rock ensemble's seventh record pretty much ticks all the boxes and - similar to a lot of the band's releases - ages like serious fine wine. Nearing 62 minutes in length, Darker Than Darkness (Style 93) is straight-up alternative glory front to back, housing ear candy galore. Solid production values, songs that are paced as well as structured tastefully, Atsushi Sakurai's honey-drenched vocal range, and the instrumental work in general make this full-length essential B-T listening. There's so much to appreciate regarding what transpires throughout Darker Than Darkness' duration. Style meets substance meets personality... greets drawing power.
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