Top tracks — play these first
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ギリギリchop Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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ultra soul — This track exemplifies B'z's energetic sound, blending catchy hooks with high-octane guitar work that has made it a fan favorite since its release.
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GOLD — The song features a compelling melody paired with introspective lyrics, showcasing B'z's ability to combine emotional depth with rock bravado.
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BANZAI — With its anthemic chorus and upbeat tempo, 'BANZAI' captures the celebratory spirit of B'z's music, making it a staple at live performances.
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IT’S SHOWTIME!! — This track stands out for its infectious energy and motivational lyrics, reflecting the band's knack for creating feel-good anthems.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation showcases B'z's energetic sound but lacks the cohesive flow of a studio album.
What we noticed
- The sequencing includes multiple high-energy tracks in succession, creating a relentless pace before introducing slower ballads that provide contrast.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- vibrant anthems for celebration
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- energizing tracks for workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek slow, reflective moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation solidified B'z's status as a dominant force in the music industry.
- Themes
- Japanese rock legacy· emotional resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2013, this compilation album marked a retrospective celebration of B'z's prolific output between 1999 and 2012. By this time, the duo had solidified their status as one of Japan's most successful rock acts, with numerous chart-topping hits and millions of albums sold. This compilation came after their album 'C'mon' (2011), highlighting their continuous evolution in sound and audience appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- X Japan· Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Buck-Tick
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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RING
In this song, the narrative shifts from a personal struggle to a broader reflection on resilience and hope by its conclusion.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 ギリギリchop Start here 4:00
- 2 今夜月の見える丘に 4:12
- 3 May 4:19
- 4 juice 4:01
- 5 RING 4:03
- 6 ultra soul 3:43
- 7 GOLD 5:36
- 8 熱き鼓動の果て 4:07
- 9 IT’S SHOWTIME!! 4:00
- 10 野性のENERGY 4:41
- 11 BANZAI 3:50
- 12 ARIGATO 5:03
- 13 愛のバクダン 4:26
- 14 OCEAN 5:25
Disc 2
- 1 衝動 3:15
- 2 ゆるぎないものひとつ 4:38
- 3 SPLASH! 3:34
- 4 永遠の翼 5:10
- 5 SUPER LOVE SONG 4:00
- 6 BURN -フメツノフェイス- 3:51
- 7 イチブトゼンブ 4:12
- 8 DIVE 3:18
- 9 MY LONELY TOWN 3:38
- 10 さよなら傷だらけの日々よ 3:43
- 11 Don’t Wanna Lie 4:06
- 12 GO FOR IT, BABY -キオクの山脈- 4:41
- 13 Q&A 4:15
- 14 ユートピア 4:23
Disc 3
- 1 ギリギリchop Start here
- 2 今夜月の見える丘に
- 3 May
- 4 juice
- 5 RING
- 6 ultra soul
- 7 GOLD
- 8 熱き鼓動の果て
- 9 IT’S SHOWTIME!!
- 10 野性のENERGY
- 11 BANZAI
- 12 ARIGATO
- 13 愛のバクダン
- 14 OCEAN
- 15 衝動
- 16 ゆるぎないものひとつ
- 17 SPLASH!
- 18 永遠の翼
- 19 SUPER LOVE SONG
- 20 BURN -フメツノフェイス-
- 21 イチブトゼンブ
- 22 DIVE
- 23 MY LONELY TOWN
- 24 さよなら傷だらけの日々よ
- 25 Don’t Wanna Lie
- 26 GO FOR IT, BABY -キオクの山脈-
- 27 Q&A
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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