Gekidō/Just Break the Limit! cover

Gekidō/Just Break the Limit!

UVERworld · 2008

13 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

Energetic fusion of rock, rap, and electronic elements, driven by powerful vocals and intricate arrangements.

Top tracks — play these first

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    激動 — This opening track sets a dramatic tone with its climactic build-up and showcases UVERworld's signature blend of rock and orchestral elements.
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    Just break the limit! — As the title track and a standout single, it combines catchy hooks with motivational lyrics that resonate with listeners, making it a staple at live performances.
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    core ability +81 — This song highlights UVERworld's skillful integration of rap and melodic rock, featuring dynamic shifts that keep the listener engaged throughout.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends rock, rap, and electronic elements effectively while maintaining high energy throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first track, 激動, opens with a rapid-fire vocal delivery that sets a high energy level for the record.
  • The final track, core ability +81, incorporates electronic elements and complex arrangements that build on the preceding tracks' themes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified UVERworld's presence in Japan following their breakthrough album.
Career context
Released in 2008, Gekidō/Just Break the Limit! is UVERworld's third studio album, following their breakthrough album Timeless. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Japanese rock scene, showcasing their unique blend of genres and expanding their fanbase significantly.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 激動 5:36
  • 2 Just break the limit! 3:40
  • 3 core ability +81 4:14

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