What makes Breakthru by Nidji notable?

The album was well-received in Indonesia, propelling Nidji into mainstream success and earning them several awards. Its lead single, Hapus Aku, became a significant hit, contributing to the album's strong sales and establishing the band's presence in the Southeast Asian music market. Breakthru is Nidji's debut album, released in January 2006, marking their entry into the Indonesian music scene. The band was still relatively unknown at this point, but this album laid the foundation for their future popularity and set the stage for subsequent releases.

How many songs are on Breakthru?

Breakthru has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Breakthru

Nidji · 2006

41 min · 10 tracks · rock music

An energetic blend of rock and pop with anthemic choruses and infectious melodies that resonate across genres.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hapus Aku — This track stands out for its emotional depth and catchy chorus, showcasing Nidji's ability to blend rock elements with pop sensibilities.
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Manusia Sempurna — With its uplifting message and infectious melody, this song captures the essence of self-acceptance and individuality, resonating strongly with listeners.
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Bila Aku Jatuh Cinta — This romantic ballad highlights the band's lyrical prowess and showcases their softer side while maintaining a melodic rock sound.
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Breakthrough — The title track serves as an anthem of hope and determination, embodying the spirit of the band's journey in the music industry.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic rock with pop sensibilities, establishing a solid but conventional debut.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining this momentum through the first half before introducing more varied tempos.
Choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring layered vocal harmonies that create a fuller sound during climactic moments.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Sudah 4:26
2 Hapus Aku 4:15
3 Bila Aku Jatuh Cinta 4:02
4 Heaven 3:27
5 Manusia Sempurna 4:03
6 Child 4:13
7 Disco Lazy Time 4:19
8 Engkau 4:32
9 Breakthrough 4:08
10 Kau dan Aku 3:47

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