Welcame
Rise of the Northstar · 2014
43 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk and heavy metal, driven by aggressive rhythms and intense lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Welkame (Furyo State of Mind) — This track embodies the album's ethos, merging powerful riffs with lyrics that reflect resilience and determination, capturing the spirit of the band.
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Samurai Spirit — Blending traditional Japanese motifs with hardcore energy, this track highlights the band's unique cultural fusion while showcasing their technical prowess.
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Dressed All in Black — With its driving beat and fierce lyrics, this song serves as an anthem of defiance and identity, resonating strongly with fans of the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense punk energy with unique cultural influences, establishing a strong identity within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter tracks.
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, often incorporating breakdowns that are characteristic of hardcore punk.
- Lyrically, the songs explore themes of identity and resilience, often delivered with a shouted vocal style that matches the intensity of the instrumentation.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What the Fuck 5:45
- 2 Welcame (Furyo State of Mind) 4:19
- 3 The New Path 3:58
- 4 Samurai Spirit 3:35
- 5 Dressed All in Black 4:43
- 6 Again and Again 4:31
- 7 Tyson 3:01
- 8 Bosozoku 3:44
- 9 Simon Says 3:23
- 10 Authentic 2:44
- 11 Blast ’em All 4:00
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