Top tracks — play these first
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I can’t live without you. Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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DOMINATION — This track exemplifies the album's aggressive energy with its driving riffs and powerful vocals, making it a standout anthem of empowerment.
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FATE — FATE showcases a compelling mix of melody and heavy instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to balance emotional depth with rock intensity.
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Honey — With its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, Honey encapsulates the album's vibrant spirit while demonstrating the band's pop-rock influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads and more melodic elements.
- Several songs feature intricate guitar solos that are interwoven with vocal melodies, creating a dynamic interplay between instruments and vocals.
- The album includes multiple anthemic choruses that invite listener participation, particularly in tracks like 'DOMINATION' and 'Rock in me'.
- 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
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 engagement
- energetic sing-along moments
- melodic hooks throughout tracks
- uplifting anthems for motivation
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases innovative sound and solidified their reputation in the rock scene.
- Career context
- Released on February 14, 2018, World Domination is Band-Maid's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Just Bring It. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status in the international rock scene, having gained significant attention outside Japan through extensive touring and viral popularity.
Tracklist
- 1 I can’t live without you. Start here 3:50
- 2 Play 3:21
- 3 One and only 3:24
- 4 DOMINATION 3:54
- 5 FATE 4:33
- 6 Spirit!! 3:43
- 7 Rock in me 3:23
- 8 CLANG 4:11
- 9 Turn me on 4:17
- 10 Carry on living 3:36
- 11 Daydreaming 4:00
- 12 anemone 4:24
- 13 Alive‐or‐Dead 3:44
- 14 DICE 4:10
- 15 Honey 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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