Just over a year after Yami no Shuen and some strange projects like slot machine tracks Gackt finally announced a new single entitled “Jesus”.  The single was released on 03.12.2008 and contained only one track, much like Yami before it.

The first and only track Jesus has a questionable video (there’s something about it I don’t really like), and the song for me is unfortunately something I got tired of hearing at some point: but it’s still pretty cool. Like so many Gackt tracks there is the synth build up in the beginning before the song breaks out into a fast paced rock number. Unlike other songs of his the song doesn’t contain too many extra instruments over the standard rock ensemble although there are still prominent synth effects. The backing vocals are distracting even if not inappropriate, but Gackt himself sounds brilliant as always. Got to love the spoken/shouted bit too. The song is fast and frenzied- reflecting the desperate feelings the lyrics suggest. It goes by pretty quickly but it certainly grabs one attention and remains memorable.

As mentioned before Jesus is the only new track here, with the rest of the single being a new version of “Sayonara” from Rebirth and then an instrumental track of “Jesus”.

Rating: 5/5 (Excellent)
Favourite Track: Jesus

Overall, Jesus was a brilliant comeback from Gackt. There’s really nothing else to say, this is Gackt and unlike so many artists he continues to produce excellent music. This single definitely made me become interested in him again (for a while, I just stopped listening to my favourite artist. Weird, but true)  and was a great omen for future releases.

Tags: Gackt, Japanese rock

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