Is Start Over a good place to start with Band-Maid?

Yes, Start Over is recommended as a starting point for new Band-Maid listeners. Dynamic riffs fuse with melodic vocals, creating a powerful blend of hard rock energy and emotional depth. Released in 2018, Start Over is Band-Maid's third studio album and follows their previous work, World Domination. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as a prominent act within the Japanese rock scene, gaining international recognition for their unique sound and image that blends heavy metal with a pop aesthetic.

Who is Start Over for?

Start Over works well if you're into front-loaded energetic bursts, dynamic riffs for high energy and empowering sing-along moments.

How many songs are on Start Over?

Start Over has 34 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Start Over

Band-Maid · 2018

7 min · 34 tracks · hard rock

Dynamic riffs fuse with melodic vocals, creating a powerful blend of hard rock energy and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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start over Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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DOMINATION — This track combines aggressive guitar work with an anthemic chorus, encapsulating the band's signature sound while showcasing their lyrical themes of empowerment and resilience.
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FREEDOM — With its introspective lyrics and soaring melodies, this song highlights the band's emotional range and serves as a powerful anthem for self-liberation.
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PLAY — The infectious rhythm and catchy hooks make this track a standout, effectively blending hard rock elements with a playful vibe that reflects the album's overall spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

front-loaded energetic bursts
dynamic riffs for high energy
empowering sing-along moments
cathartic release through intensity
short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

slow-paced reflective experiences
long-form narrative structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2018, Start Over is Band-Maid's third studio album and follows their previous work, World Domination. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as a prominent act within the Japanese rock scene, gaining international recognition for their unique sound and image that blends heavy metal with a pop aesthetic.
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

FREEDOM

The lyric shifts from expressing doubt to embracing determination as it crescendos into a declaration of personal freedom.

This transition captures a pivotal moment in the songwriting where vulnerability transforms into strength, illustrating the journey toward self-empowerment.