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Start Over

Band-Maid · 2018

7 min · 34 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

Dynamic guitar riffs intertwine with powerful vocals, creating an electrifying hard rock experience that’s both fierce and melodic.

Why this album works

Best for
front-loaded energetic bursts dynamic riffs for high energy empowering sing-along moments
Context
Released on July 25, 2018, 'Start Over' is Band-Maid's fourth studio album and marks a significant progression in their sound following their breakthrough album 'Just Bring It' in 2017. At this point, the band was solidifying their international presence, having gained attention beyond Japan with their distinct fusion of hard rock and heavy metal.
If you like
hard rock, heavy metal

Start Over is a single by Band-Maid, released in 2018. Dynamic guitar riffs intertwine with powerful vocals, creating an electrifying hard rock experience that’s both fierce and melodic. 'Start Over' received critical acclaim for its inventive sound and lyrical depth, reaching high positions on Japanese charts and contributing to Band-Maid's reputation as a pioneering force in the contemporary Japanese rock scene. The album showcased their ability to blend intense musicality with relatable themes, attracting a diverse fanbase and influencing emerging artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Start Over sound like?

Dynamic guitar riffs intertwine with powerful vocals, creating an electrifying hard rock experience that’s both fierce and melodic. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Start Over by Band-Maid notable?

'Start Over' received critical acclaim for its inventive sound and lyrical depth, reaching high positions on Japanese charts and contributing to Band-Maid's reputation as a pioneering force in the contemporary Japanese rock scene. The album showcased their ability to blend intense musicality with relatable themes, attracting a diverse fanbase and influencing emerging artists in the genre. Released on July 25, 2018, 'Start Over' is Band-Maid's fourth studio album and marks a significant progression in their sound following their breakthrough album 'Just Bring It' in 2017. At this point, the band was solidifying their international presence, having gained attention beyond Japan with their distinct fusion of hard rock and heavy metal.

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.

Tracklist

34 tracks·7:05

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 start over Standout 3:14
  • 2 Screaming 3:51

Disc 2

  • 1 [untitled]
  • 2 DOMINATION Standout
  • 3 Play
  • 4 Spirit!!
  • 5 the non-fiction days
  • 6 モラトリアム
  • 7 [untitled]
  • 8 Alive-or-Dead
  • 9 CROSS
  • 10 Turn me on
  • 11 Don’t you tell ME
  • 12 Daydreaming
  • 13 One and only
  • 14 [untitled]
  • 15 Puzzle (acoustic)
  • 16 [untitled]
  • 17 anemone (acoustic)
  • 18 DICE
  • 19 secret My lips
  • 20 CLANG
  • 21 FATE
  • 22 onset
  • 23 Carry on living Standout
  • 24 alone
  • 25 [untitled]
  • 26 Rock In me
  • 27 I can’t live without you.
  • 28 you.
  • 29 FREEDOM
  • 30 REAL EXISTENCE
  • 31 Choose me
  • 32 [untitled]

Release Date

July 25, 2018

Genre

hard rock, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

Japan

Runtime

7 min 5 sec