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Dixanadu

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Dixanadu
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 28, 2007
GenreGothic metal, industrial metal
Length40:12
Label
ProducerMana
Moi dix Mois chronology
Beyond the Gate
(2006)
Dixanadu
(2007)
D+SECT
(2010)

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.

Style

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The 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

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The 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

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All tracks are written by Mana

No.TitleLength
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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ a b c Duchateau, François (2007). "Moi Dix Mois: Dixanadu". Sonic Seducer (in German). No. 6. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014.