Brand-new idol Society cover

Brand-new idol Society

BiS · 2019

52 min · 13 tracks · J-pop

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic pop with punk influences, showcasing a distinct approach to the idol genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more experimental sounds.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, often blending pop melodies with punk instrumentation.
  • The lyrics frequently employ a playful and rebellious tone, reflecting the group's challenge to traditional idol norms.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 STUPiD 4:03
  • 2 BiS-どうやらゾンビのおでまし- 5:03
  • 3 SURRENDER 4:13
  • 4 リフレイン 5:16
  • 5 BiS3 3:31
  • 6 this is not a love song 3:48
  • 7 1,2,3!!! 4:03
  • 8 absolutely meeeeee!! 3:51
  • 9 ナンデスカ? 3:20
  • 10 thousand crickets 4:14
  • 11 teacher teacher teacher 3:23
  • 12 strawberry girl 4:02
  • 13 LET'S GO どうも 4:01

Reference: MusicBrainz