L.o.(K).o formed in the early 2000s with Kyo on vocals, Mizuki on guitar, Naoto on bass, and Yuu on drums. They released their first album 'Phantasmagoria' in 2003, followed by 'The Doll That Can't Have' in 2005. The title track from that album became something of a cult favorite, with Kyo's vocals floating over the arrangement.
Their music drew some criticism for being too dark or disturbing, but they kept working. They put out 'Giselle' in 2008, 'Noir' in 2011, and 'Pulchritude' in 2015. The band was sometimes associated with visual kei, a style that combines rock music with theatrical costumes and presentation.
They developed a following for their particular sound, melodic but unsettling, with lyrics that didn't shy away from uncomfortable themes. While they never became mainstream, they maintained a steady output and a dedicated audience who responded to their specific aesthetic.
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