Speak!!!
The Mad Capsule Markets · 1992
39 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Frenetic energy pulses through jagged riffs and aggressive beats, blending hardcore punk with electronic elements in a chaotic soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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PUBLIC REVOLUTION — This track encapsulates the album's themes of resistance and social commentary through its explosive energy and sharp lyrics, making it an anthem for change.
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システム・エラー — With its relentless pace and biting critique of societal structures, this song showcases the band's ability to merge hardcore aggression with technological themes.
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GOVERNMENT WALL — The closing track reflects on the barriers imposed by authority, combining heavy instrumentals with thought-provoking messages that resonate throughout the entire album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic fusion of hardcore punk and electronic elements creates a distinctive sound that influenced later genres.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing more electronic elements.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and layered vocal styles, blending aggressive screams with melodic hooks.
- The last three tracks incorporate heavier electronic influences, creating a stark contrast to the earlier hardcore punk sound.
- 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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5/10
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
- frantic energy for adrenaline seekers
- short bursts of chaotic intensity
- for high-energy workouts
- engaging rhythm for group hype
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Speak!!! was The Mad Capsule Markets' second album and their first venture into fusing hardcore punk with electronic influences. Following their debut, this album marked a pivotal moment in their career as they began to carve out a distinct identity within the Japanese music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crossfaith· The Bouncing Souls· Enter Shikari
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 マスメディア 3:13
- 2 PUBLIC REVOLUTION 3:33
- 3 システム・エラー 2:27
- 4 権力の犬 3:17
- 5 UNDERGROUND FACE 3:03
- 6 SOLID STATE SURVIVOR 3:29
- 7 危険分子＜DANGER BOY＞ 3:14
- 8 CARE-LESS VIRUS 3:06
- 9 チェスノ兵隊（コマ） 1:40
- 10 4 JUNK 2 POP 2:19
- 11 D-DAY 3:29
- 12 GOVERNMENT WALL 3:39
- 13 家畜 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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