What makes The Other One by Babymetal notable?

The Other One has been notable for its exploration of new sonic territories while still charting high in Japan, debuting at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart. The album has sparked discussions around genre boundaries and the continuing global influence of Japanese pop culture in the metal scene. Released on March 24, 2023, The Other One marks Babymetal's first studio album since their 2019 release, Metal Galaxy. The band continues to evolve their unique sound, blending kawaii aesthetics with heavier musical elements while maintaining a strong connection to their roots in both metal and pop.

Who is The Other One for?

The Other One works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow throughout, engaging sing-along moments and dynamic contrasts in emotion.

How many songs are on The Other One?

The Other One has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

The Other One

Babymetal · 2023

41 min · 10 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant fusion of J-pop and heavy metal, characterized by soaring choruses and intricate guitar work that energizes the listener.

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Top tracks — play these first

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METAL KINGDOM — Opening with an explosive blend of orchestral elements and heavy riffs, this track sets the thematic tone for the album, emphasizing strength and unity.
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Mirror Mirror — This song showcases the group's signature harmonies intertwined with heavy instrumentation, reflecting on themes of self-identity and perspective.
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MAYA — With its driving beat and lyrical introspection, MAYA highlights the band's ability to merge intense energy with deeper emotional narratives.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and production while exploring genre boundaries, making it distinct yet cohesive.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track, 'METAL KINGDOM', that sets a fast pace which is maintained through the first half of the record.
Several tracks feature complex arrangements with layered vocals and intricate guitar solos, particularly evident in 'Divine Attack – 神撃 –' and 'MAYA'.
The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrasting dynamic that allows for emotional reflection before concluding.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady mid-tempo flow throughout
engaging sing-along moments
dynamic contrasts in emotion
uplifting energy for workouts

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike melodic vocal styles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — The album explores new sonic territories, marking a departure in sound.
Career context: Released on March 24, 2023, The Other One marks Babymetal's first studio album since their 2019 release, Metal Galaxy. The band continues to evolve their unique sound, blending kawaii aesthetics with heavier musical elements while maintaining a strong connection to their roots in both metal and pop.
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