Top tracks — play these first
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the non-fiction days Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a dynamic tone with its driving guitar riffs and powerful vocals, encapsulating the band's hard rock essence.
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LOOK AT ME — This song showcases an infectious chorus and an energetic performance that exemplifies Band-Maid's ability to merge catchy melodies with heavy instrumentation.
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FREEDOM — With its anthemic feel and lyrical themes of self-empowerment, this track resonates as a standout moment reflecting the band's message of individuality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has some uneven pacing across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are characterized by aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs feature alternating vocal lines between the lead singer and backing vocals, enhancing the dynamic range.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy flow
- fierce conviction in performance
- uplifting melodies for motivation
- for focused work sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, introspective tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Elevated Band-Maid's profile beyond Japan, contributing to a growing fanbase.
- Career context
- When Band-Maid released Brand New Maid in 2016, they were building on the momentum of their debut album. This album followed their first full-length release, Conqueror, and marked a critical point where they began to gain international recognition, solidifying their position in the Japanese rock scene.
Tracklist
- 1 the non-fiction days Start here 4:42
- 2 LOOK AT ME 3:58
- 3 ORDER 3:22
- 4 Brand-New Road 3:49
- 5 YURAGU 4:01
- 6 FREEDOM 3:43
- 7 Before Yesterday 3:44
- 8 alone 3:26
- 9 REAL EXISTENCE 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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