Babymetal
Babymetal · 2014
66 min · 15 tracks · J-pop · death metal · power metal
A frenetic blend of J-pop exuberance and heavy metal ferocity, creating a unique sonic spectacle.
Why this album works
The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and earning critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres. It played a pivotal role in popularizing the kawaii metal movement globally and influenced a wave of new artists blending pop and metal elements.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and intensity
- Context
- Released on February 26, 2014, 'Babymetal' marked Babymetal's debut album following their viral success with the single 'Gimme Chocolate!!'. At this point, they were defining the kawaii metal genre and gaining international recognition, especially in Western markets.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Puffy AmiYumi· Nami Tamaki· Perfume· Sekai no Owari· Mr. Children· Orange Range· Capsule· Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 BABYMETAL DEATH 5:48
- 2 Megitsune Standout 4:08
- 3 Gimme Chocolate!! Standout 3:52
- 4 Iine! 4:11
- 5 Akatsuki 5:27
- 6 Doki Doki ☆ Morning 3:46
- 7 Onedari Daisakusen 3:17
- 8 Song 4 4:04
- 9 Uki Uki ★ Midnight 3:19
- 10 Catch Me If You Can 3:57
- 11 Rondo of Nightmare 3:36
- 12 Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! 4:02
- 13 Ijime, Dame, Zettai Standout 6:07
- 14 Road of Resistance 5:20
- 15 Gimme Chocolate!! (live at O2 Academy Brixton, London) 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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