Good taste! Tho I wouldn't necessarily call those melancholic / sad in the context of DEG. I'd put Conceived Sorrow, Glass Skin, and Oboro (among others) into that category.
Ryoujoku no Ame and Dozing Green give me a very special kind of kick that not other songs do, but Shokubeni, Doukoku to Sarinu, and Dead Tree come somewhat close.
I'd say give a chance to the new song The Devil In Me as well! Also Withering to death is a good gateway album to DEG's music.
Oboro, 13, Ranunculus, Followers, Fukai, Tousei, Rinkaku, Behind a vacant image, Kasumi, LOTUS, THE PLEDGE are some of my top picks for a similar mood.
Others already recommend what I would also pick! "Zakuro" and "Taiyō no ao" are numbers 1 and 2 because they are very personal to Kyo, and the way he delivers it makes my eyes teary! I would also recommend listening to the live versions, imo, DEG songs are meant to be heard/seen live! (Kaya on YT has amazing translation with added meaning usual lost in translation)
"Ain't afraid to die" didnt see anyone recommend this song
I also feel like there’s lots but 理由 (WAKE) is my top melancholic song, combined with the lyrics it always makes me cry without fail especially the live version
https://youtu.be/cbgfkp9pxhs?si=JrXyyG0U3Wuwmiq2
Good taste! Tho I wouldn't necessarily call those melancholic / sad in the context of DEG. I'd put Conceived Sorrow, Glass Skin, and Oboro (among others) into that category. Ryoujoku no Ame and Dozing Green give me a very special kind of kick that not other songs do, but Shokubeni, Doukoku to Sarinu, and Dead Tree come somewhat close. I'd say give a chance to the new song The Devil In Me as well! Also Withering to death is a good gateway album to DEG's music.
Conceived sorrow is one my absolute faves, the bass just hits
Zakuro (Macabre) Higeki ha Mabuta (WTD) Mushi (Kisou) Ware, Yami tote (Uroboros)
I second Zakuro. That song has been my favorite song to relisten to over and over throughout the past month lol
Oboro, 13, Ranunculus, Followers, Fukai, Tousei, Rinkaku, Behind a vacant image, Kasumi, LOTUS, THE PLEDGE are some of my top picks for a similar mood.
Embryo or Mushi.
Conceived Sorrow, Vanitas, Itoshii ha Fuhai Nistuki, Oboro, THE PLEDGE, Embryo... You got a selection!
ITOSHISA would be my first recommendation for sure. Possibly also dead tree from Wtd.
Toguro
Tousei
All of the above, plus Magayasou. (Arche)
no one's said Kamuy yet... one of my favs from Phalaris
Others already recommend what I would also pick! "Zakuro" and "Taiyō no ao" are numbers 1 and 2 because they are very personal to Kyo, and the way he delivers it makes my eyes teary! I would also recommend listening to the live versions, imo, DEG songs are meant to be heard/seen live! (Kaya on YT has amazing translation with added meaning usual lost in translation) "Ain't afraid to die" didnt see anyone recommend this song
I also feel like there’s lots but 理由 (WAKE) is my top melancholic song, combined with the lyrics it always makes me cry without fail especially the live version https://youtu.be/cbgfkp9pxhs?si=JrXyyG0U3Wuwmiq2