Top tracks — play these first
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Road of Resistance — This opening track features anthemic guitar riffs and empowering lyrics, serving as a rallying cry for fans and establishing the album's energetic tone.
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KARATE — With its powerful chorus and themes of resilience, KARATE showcases Babymetal’s ability to create motivational anthems within a heavy framework.
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THE ONE (English version) — This track's poignant English lyrics resonate with themes of unity and perseverance, providing a crossover appeal while showcasing their emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends J-pop and metal effectively, showcasing strong production and unique vocal contrasts.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, and the tempo remains consistently upbeat through the first half.
- Vocals alternate between sugary melodies and aggressive metal growls, creating a stark contrast that defines the sound.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, adding layers to the heavy instrumentation and enhancing the overall production quality.
- The last three tracks shift towards more melodic and introspective themes, providing a dynamic conclusion to the album.
- 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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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
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
- steady energy for workout sessions
- exhilarating anthems for motivation
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- uplifting vibes for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative sounds
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Babymetal's global reputation with a Billboard 200 debut.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Metal Resistance is Babymetal's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2014. The album solidified their position in the global music scene as pioneers of the kawaii metal genre, showcasing their unique blend of pop melodies and heavy metal intensity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Road of Resistance 5:18
- 2 KARATE 4:23
- 3 Awadama Fever 4:13
- 4 YAVA! 3:49
- 5 Amore 4:41
- 6 Meta Taro 4:07
- 7 From Dusk Till Dawn 3:50
- 8 GJ! 2:57
- 9 Sis. Anger 3:47
- 10 No Rain, No Rainbow 4:53
- 11 Tales of the Destinies 5:35
- 12 THE ONE (English version) 6:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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