Dasoku Hokō
GO!GO!7188 · 2000
52 min · 11 tracks · pop-punk
A vibrant fusion of garage rock and pop-punk, bursting with energy and playful melodies that capture youthful exuberance.
Top tracks — play these first
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ジェットにんぢん — This opening track sets a lively tone for the album with its catchy riffs and infectious energy, embodying the band's playful spirit.
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太陽 — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting lyrics about embracing life, this song showcases the band's knack for memorable hooks.
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こいのうた — A standout ballad that contrasts the album's energetic tracks, highlighting the emotional depth in GO!GO!7188's songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting and engaging vocal interplay, solidifying its place in pop-punk.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages the listener.
- The album closes with a medley that blends different musical themes from earlier tracks, providing a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- playful melodies for carefree moments
- short bursts of youthful energy
- afternoon hangouts with friends
- upbeat tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek heavy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Dasoku Hokō marked GO!GO!7188's third studio album, solidifying their unique sound following the commercial success of their previous album, 1999's Tōkō. At this point in their career, they were becoming a prominent name in the Japanese rock scene, blending various styles that appealed to a diverse audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shonen Knife· The Blue Hearts· Scandal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ジェットにんぢん 3:29
- 2 ゆげ 3:34
- 3 行方不明 4:11
- 4 太陽 5:23
- 5 彼女と私 4:22
- 6 こいのうた 6:07
- 7 西部 4:52
- 8 ぬかるみ 6:41
- 9 ロック 5:07
- 10 パンク 5:50
- 11 こがねむし〜カレーライス〜 2:50
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