Top tracks — play these first
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Unleash!!!!! — The title track drives the EP forward with explosive energy and showcases the band's signature sound, combining aggressive guitar work with anthemic vocals.
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from now on Start here — This track highlights a more melodic side of Band-Maid, featuring introspective lyrics that contrast with its upbeat instrumentation, reflecting growth and resilience.
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HATE? — With its heavy riffs and confrontational lyrics, this song embodies a raw emotional intensity that resonates deeply within the context of modern struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe EP showcases strong musicianship and energetic compositions but loses some cohesion with its bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first six tracks maintain a consistent high-energy tempo, with driving guitar riffs and dynamic drumming throughout.
- Each song features a clear verse-chorus structure, often with melodic choruses that contrast the heavier verses.
- The last three tracks are instrumental versions of earlier songs, which alters the flow and pacing of the EP.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- concise energetic flow throughout
- front-loaded intensity and excitement
- for workout motivation
- dynamic bursts of powerful vocals
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, sounds
- seek lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases the band's high-energy sound, appealing to dedicated fans of their style.
- Career context
- Released on September 21, 2022, 'Unleash' is Band-Maid's fifth EP, following their 2021 album 'Unseen World'. At this point, the band was solidifying their status in the global rock scene, expanding their reach beyond Japan while attracting international attention with their unique blend of hard rock and visual kei aesthetics.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 from now on Start here 3:46
- 2 Balance 3:09
- 3 Unleash!!!!! 3:10
- 4 Sense 3:24
- 5 I’ll 4:07
- 6 Corallium 3:54
- 7 influencer 3:23
- 8 HATE? 3:37
Disc 2
- 1 Unleash!!!!! (Music Video)
- 2 from now on (Music Video)
- 3 Unleash!!!!! (Instrumental Music Video)
- 4 Sense (Instrumental Music Video)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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