*divirginized coming along good.*
gee. thanks for putting it
that way...
Gackt - popular j-rock (yes, jrock, though i wouldn't worry too much about classification) artist. He has a very diverse style, from a piano solo (Blue), to a lovely orchestral piece (sekirei strings arr. version), to harder songs (death wish), to quiet acoustics (Last Song), to the more commercially successful songs (Another World, doesn't sit well with his more intimate fans). His music carries a lot of gravity, usually. Most people see him more in light of his former band, Malice Mizer, a rather visual heavy band with an almost over-the-top classical-gothiness (good, though). I like to see him in his own context, though.
here's a very basic rundown of his albums, since he is so diverse:
Mizerable: mini album, with 4 nice songs. has a rather classical feel to it, although the first track Mizerable is rather energetic with a brilliant bassline.
Mars: It has all kinds of different stuff, from rock to a full instrumentals track. Has a mystical/magical/ethereal feel to it, is my best approximation.
Rebirth: I personally didn't like this one, but for some, it worked, I guess. Seems more light-hearted.
Moon: Has a "heavier" feel than Mars. Some harder songs, more overdriven guitars...
Crescent: his upcoming album, which I'm looking forward to, though all his singles (Both A AND B sides) made it on there. It seems like it's going to be "quieter" (more acoustics & violins) and more mature than his previous works.
I think looking into Mars is your best bet as to an introduction to Gackt.
despite his diversity, though, he's not for everybody, apparently.
Hope that helped...