Top tracks — play these first
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Pride — The title track embodies the album's themes of self-empowerment and resilience, driven by catchy hooks and an upbeat tempo that resonates with listeners.
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CUTE! — This track highlights the band's playful side, blending a fun pop-rock sound with infectious energy that showcases their versatility.
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Emotion — A more introspective piece, this song balances the album's lively tracks with deeper lyrical content, reflecting personal growth and vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases solid pop-rock writing and production but lacks significant depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Pride', features a driving beat and layered guitar riffs that establish an energetic tone immediately.
- Each of the first three tracks maintains a consistent tempo, with 'Emotion' introducing a slight dynamic shift through its more melodic arrangement.
- The instrumental version of 'Pride' at the end allows listeners to appreciate the song's composition without vocals, highlighting its melodic structure.
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Served as a key point for wider recognition, especially with its anime theme song.
- Themes
- self-acceptance anthems· J-Pop evolution
- Career context
- Released on February 9, 2011, 'Pride' marked Scandal's transition into a more mature sound following their earlier work. At this point in their career, they were gaining significant popularity both domestically and internationally, building on the success of their previous albums and solidifying their presence in the J-Pop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Go-Go's· Paramore· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pride 4:31
- 2 CUTE! 4:33
- 3 Emotion 3:44
- 4 Pride (Instrumental) 4:31
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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