All Artists:Gackt Title:Rebirth Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label:Crown Japan Original Release Date: 1/1/2001 Re-Release Date: 4/25/2001 Album Type: Import, Limited Edition Genres:International Music, Pop, Rock Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:4988007174091
CD Reviews
Rebirth - ichiban desu!
Ziyuan Wang | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 05/06/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow, where do I begin? Listening to Gackt's music has been a wonderful experience. I first knew about him from the movie "Moon Child" (as you can tell, I am a relatively new fan of his~), my first impression of him was that he looked so girlie. Then I found out that he was actually was a popular singer in Japan and one day I accidently caught his song called "Last Song". I was immediately blown away. Gackt's voice is just so amazingly magnetic and beautiful, especially for an Asian male singer. I have never heard anyone with a voice this deep and this emotional.
Rebirth is the first Gackt's albumn that I heard, and I entirely loved it. I think Gackt is truly a wonderful singer in teh sense that he actually puts A LOT of emotions into his music. As you listen to each song from this albumn, you can actually feel the emotions that he is trying to convey through the song. Gackt's music is not the type that you can fall in love with at first hear, but it certainly grows on you. In my opinion, that's the best kind because you just never get tired of listening to it.
I personally like Gackt's lighter and slower songs more than the heavier instrumental ones, because I think they are better at showing off Gackt's great voice. Here are some of favorite songs from Rebirth
Secret Garden - A song to listen on a rainy day. Very sad and solemn
Uncontrol - The name is a bit weird. This is one of the heavy instrumental songs. The beginning of the song is a bit chaotic, but climax of the song is very nice.
Sayonara - One of the soft slow songs. Light instrumental background, just perfect for you to enjoy Gackt's voice
Marmalade - This is my favorite!! This song actually sounds like a teeny pop rock song. It makes you think of a breezy summer day. It's so light-hearted and playful. You might feel like jumping on your bed when you listen to it. Also, Gackt's voice also becomes very playful and happy. This song is just a perfect example of versatile Gackt's voice can be.
I also recommend you buy Gackt's Crescent. It has two great songs on there too. One is the soundtrack from "Moon Child", "Orange Sun", and the other one is "Last Song".
Don't miss out on this great singer. You might regret it! =)
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Gakuto-san amazes me again ^__^
Deirdre | Texas, United States | 11/24/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Wow, I just cant get over how talented our Gackt is. This cd is really wonderful if you want something inspiring. Its very expirimental for Gackt, and no song is the same as the next. Sayonara is absolutely gorgeous, and makes me want to cry. And I love Papa Papped a Pap Lopped, whatever the title means ^_^;
I definitely suggest this cd, but I do have to say that I like Mars more. Mars just has so much emotion to it. But dont get me wrong, I love this cd. If you dont buy it for the music,by it for the case. So many pretty Gackt pictures...>huggles cd"
Nothing But Gackt
Deirdre | 08/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As anyone can tell, or for those who need lots of help and need to read Gackt's auto-biography, he is neither bi nor was he with Dir en Grey. The band was Malice Mizer. Rebirth, going back to the splendour of this album, is "most definitely" one of Gackt's better albums. The only song that I haven't listened to much is Marmalade. But what ever Gackt does, whether it's doing the para para, fan-servicing through Vanilla during concerts (not a gay thing to do at all), or singing covers of John Lennon, it's all good in the hood for him. Along with Rebirth, however, if you haven't picked up "The Sixth Day ~Single Collection~", get it my friend."
Gakuto ga daisuki
N.S. | MI USA | 10/22/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the first Gackt CD I bought, and I was compelled to buy all of his CDs.The song that inspired me to buy Rebirth, "Kimi no Tameni Dekiru Koto", is the last track, but there is a lot of great music to listen to before you get there. I can't really pick a song to highlight this cd, because I love all of the songs.Rebirth remains my favorite of Gackt's albums. I've listened to it dozens, if not hundreds of times. Although Gackt is an Idol, he is first and foremost, a very accomplished and talented musician."
Rebirth fuels the fire started by MARS
natalie05 | Texas, USA | 05/01/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have read many reviews of this album online and I'm quite shocked that many people thought that this was one of his worst albums. This album was the first Gackt album I had ever purchased and cemented me as one of his fans from then on. I think one of the strongest points of this album is it's variation and Gackt's bold use of different sounds that make each song unique. I believe that what Gackt started with MARS is continued with Rebirth. I think it stands well on it's own against his previous work MARS. I will admit that it does take on a harsher sound than MARS, but that's what Gackt's all about.. change.
The first song definately sets the tone for the album. Similar to what he did in MARS, he opens with a short piece that cements the theme for the album. In all honesty the song sounds like the background music for a German art film. I love how Gackt plays with the titles of his songs, because just like the album title; 'Rebirth' can be read as 'Reverse'[they are homonyms in Japanese] 4th can also be read as 'Force' which really is the theme of the album. This song uses a lot of force and power; and clearly sets the mood for what Rebirth delivers.
The rest of this album follows with this theme, Gackt's well known single 'Secret Garden' begins and this song really is what made me a Gackt fan from the start. His vocals are strong and powerful as well as the music. Very mellon collie in nature there is a segment of the song that is very contradictory to it's overall sound. It's an amazing song and by far one of the best songs I think Gackt has ever composed.
The first six songs are all about power. 'Maria' follows 'Secret Garden' with a unique guitar sound that streams throughout the composition. It's fast paced and Gackt's voice never seems to be anything less but amazing. It's ending is quite chaotic with violins blending with the electric guitar as it all fades into the next song 'uncontrol'
I will admit I wasn't a fan of 'uncontrol' after hearing 'Maria' and 'Secret Garden' When I first played it sounded so chaotic and heavy that I thought it wasn't up to par with the first few songs. However this song has grown on me, due to the fact that it's sound is unlike anything I've heard. It's chaotic nature breaks when the chorus starts and then all of a sudden there is a cleary upbeat feeling in the song. Gackt's voice get's lighter and his voice soars and then the sound plumits back to chaos. This song lives up to it's name, because of it's contradictory sound.
'seki-ray' is one of those songs that's like a ticking time bomb. It starts with Gackt's beautiful piano, as his voice softly chimes in. In the beginning of this piece Gackt's voice is so smooth and wonderful that this song sort of puts you at ease. That is until you hit the chorus. Then there is a surge of power that drives the song from then on. I have to say that it has to be one of the best songs on this album, and a classic of his. It's very raw in it's emotion because his voice tends to shout at times, but goes back to a softer voice before hitting another climax in sound.
'Kalmia' is the last heavy song before 'Sayonara' begins. In my opinion it's a reverse of 'uncontrol'. Which is quite fitting for the album's title. It's beginning has a slightly upbeat sound and somewhere under the guitar and percussion you can hear some faint laughing. However the great thing about this song is that it takes a darker turn and the sound get's more heavier as Gackt's voice becomes deeper. It's a song that when you first listen to it, you can't recall how the song started. The ending ties in the beginning so well because that last few seconds of the song are somewhat upbeat notes. It's one of my personal favorties on this album.
'Sayonara' is a beautiful ballad. This is where the variation comes into play on 'Rebirth' After sitting through the first six songs of heavy guitar and Gackt's forceful compositions; 'Sayonara' was a breathe of fresh air. Minimalism at it's best, this song includes the sounds of Gackt's piano, and the Violin that seems to end this ballad in a powerful way. It's a very sorrowful song; the lyrics are beautiful and Gackt's voice is very smooth and rich in this piece. His composition of the Violin's solo has to be one of the best I've heard since 'Mirror' on MARS. It's a slow piece that sort of hits a resting spot on Rebirth as Gackt delivers his next piece 'Marmalade'
'Marmalade' is the 'U+K' of 'Rebirth' Very upbeat in it's sound; the biggest treat of this song is definately Gackt's voice. It's very high pitched and matches the tone of this song. The lyrics to song are mainly about the innocence of love, and I think that Gackt's voice really compliments this song so well. 'Marmalade' is another song that adds a spice of variation on 'Rebirth' It's upbeat nature is so different from the second song 'Secret Garden' that it's odd that they would appear on the same album. Either way this song really is a treat to the ears and never gets old.
'Papa lapped a pap lopped' is one of my definite favorites on this album; I think I listened to this song 14 times in succession. I just love it! It's the song I completely rock out to and it's so unique in sound and quality. Gackt's voice and composition of this song are so interesting, I could not get enough. The main high point of this song was the return of Gackt's jazzy sound that he brought us with 'Vanilla' Although it's not as sexual as Gackt's second single, I believe that it is a mirror to 'Vanilla' on MARS.
'Seven' is a driving song that kind of caught me off gaurd, because it's composition is highly reminicent of Luna Seas's songs. It's definitely a catchy song that has interesting percussion. If you listen to the drums in the background it's really hypnotic. 'Seven' is the last hard rock song on 'Rebirth' before it's closed with 'Kimi no Tameni Dekiru Koto'
'Kimi no Tameni Dekiru Koto' is the first song I've ever heard of Gackt's. So in that respect I'm a little biased when I talk about how much I love this song. Translated to 'What I Can Do for You' It's an extremly sweet love song with a more pop feel to it. There are the electric guitars that give it a more powerful punch, but overall the thing that stands out about this song is definately Gackt's voice. It's sweet tone throughout the song ends the album on a definite high note; as with the beginning of 'Kimi no Tameni Dekiru Koto' the ending ends with an orchestra of violins and the faint notes of a music box.
In retrospect after listening to this album, it does sort of transcend from darker songs to more lighter upbeat pieces; and perhaps maybe that's what Gackt wanted for 'Rebirth' to do. I do believe that this album is in no way inferior to MARS, just different. It's compiled of strong songs that are a great addition to anyone's music collection, and if that's not enough the quality of this product is amazing. The album comes in a book like case that holds the CD. There is amazing photos in book that sort provides imagery for Gackt's expressive lyrics. The album itself is worth buying even if you've never listened to Japanese Rock before...with so much variation on this album your sure to like one of songs!"
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1