Released 20 years ago
Parade
GO!GO!7188 · 2006
46 min · 11 tracks · pop-punk
A vibrant blend of punk energy and pop melodies, underscored by playful lyrics and infectious rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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パレード — The title track encapsulates the album’s spirit with its celebratory vibe and engaging lyrics that evoke a sense of community and joy.
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雪が降らない街 — This track showcases the band's lyrical depth through vivid imagery and a poignant melody that contrasts with the upbeat instrumentation found throughout the album.
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雨上がり アスファルト 新しい靴で — The song combines a catchy rhythm with relatable themes of new beginnings, making it a standout example of their ability to blend fun with introspective lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, solidifying its place in the pop-punk genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk pace, maintaining mid-tempo throughout the first half before introducing slower songs in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
- The use of layered guitar riffs and upbeat drumming is consistent across most tracks, contributing to a cohesive sound.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ playful and whimsical themes, which are reflected in the melodies.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- infectious rhythms for group sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for upbeat moments
- playful lyrics that spark joy
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seek heavy, introspective sounds
- prefer slow, listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2006, GO!GO!7188 released Parade as their fifth studio album, following their successful album, Three Cheers for Five Years. By this point, they had solidified their presence in the Japanese rock scene, transitioning from a cult favorite to a more mainstream audience while maintaining their distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shonen Knife· The Blue Hearts· Scandal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 近距離恋愛 3:33
- 2 雨上がり アスファルト 新しい靴で 3:57
- 3 スカ 3:20
- 4 シャングリラ 4:11
- 5 パレード 6:48
- 6 雪が降らない街 3:26
- 7 ララバイカウントダウン 3:31
- 8 Fatな彼 4:11
- 9 ランランラン 3:43
- 10 映画と雨降りの朝 5:01
- 11 ひとりたび 4:44
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