Animetal USA
Animetal USA · 2011
42 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous fusion of heavy metal and beloved anime themes creates an exhilarating soundtrack for nostalgia-driven fans.
Top tracks — play these first
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宇宙戦艦ヤマト — Opening with a powerful riff, this track captures the essence of the iconic Yamato series while showcasing the band's energetic style.
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残酷な天使のテーゼ — The reinterpretation of this widely recognized theme from 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' highlights the band's ability to infuse classic melodies with heavy instrumentation.
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魔訶不思議アドベンチャー! — This track's infectious energy and catchy chorus exemplify how Animetal USA merges nostalgic anime themes with modern metal sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends anime themes with heavy metal, showcasing distinct arrangements while maintaining listener engagement.
What we noticed
- Each track is a cover of a well-known anime theme, reinterpreted with heavy metal instrumentation and arrangements.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks featuring fast-paced guitar riffs and energetic drumming.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional heavy metal elements such as guitar solos and harmonized vocals, enhancing the genre's characteristics.
- The final track features a slower build-up before transitioning into an explosive finale, creating a climactic end to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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残酷な天使のテーゼ
The shift from hopeful imagery to darker undertones reveals the complexity of human emotion in a world filled with chaos.
This tonal contrast deepens the thematic exploration of fragility and resilience, enhancing the emotional weight of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 宇宙戦艦ヤマト 2:51
- 2 ガッチャマンの歌 3:38
- 3 マジンガー・メドレー 4:23
- 4 魔訶不思議アドベンチャー! 3:42
- 5 残酷な天使のテーゼ 4:42
- 6 愛をとりもどせ!! 3:51
- 7 がんばれドカベン 3:05
- 8 ペガサス幻想 4:40
- 9 行けタイガーマスク 4:14
- 10 キン肉マン GO FIGHT! 3:16
- 11 ゆけゆけ飛雄馬 4:01
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