Realis (album)

Realis is the ninth studio album by the Japanese rock band MUCC, released on August 27, 2008. The album marked a shift in MUCC's sound, incorporating more diverse musical styles and influences while retaining elements of their established hard rock and metal roots.

Overview

Realis was released in multiple editions, including a limited edition with a DVD featuring music videos and live footage. The album's title, Realis, signifies "reality" and reflects the band's exploration of personal and societal themes within their music. It builds upon lyrical themes previously explored by the band, often touching on darker aspects of human experience and societal issues.

Musical Style

The album demonstrates MUCC's evolution as a band, experimenting with genres like electronica, pop, and classical music elements alongside their signature heavy rock sound. The instrumentation on Realis is diverse, featuring synthesizers and orchestral arrangements in addition to the standard rock band setup.

Reception

Realis was well-received by critics and fans, praising the band's experimentation and maturation of their sound. It charted on the Oricon Albums Chart, achieving a respectable position. The album is considered a significant entry in MUCC's discography and a testament to their willingness to evolve musically.

Track Listing

(A detailed track listing can be found on various music databases such as Discogs or AllMusic.) While not included here for brevity, a typical encyclopedia entry would list all tracks on the album, often with songwriting credits.

Personnel

• Tatsurou - Vocals
• Miya - Guitar
• YUKKE - Bass
• SATOchi - Drums

(This list is not exhaustive, and may include additional contributing musicians or production staff.)