Babymetal
Babymetal · 2014
66 min · 15 tracks · J-pop · death metal · power metal
A frenetic blend of J-pop exuberance and heavy metal ferocity, creating a unique sonic spectacle.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and intensity
- Context
- Released on February 26, 2014, 'Babymetal' marked Babymetal's debut album following their viral success with the single 'Gimme Chocolate!!'. At this point, they were defining the kawaii metal genre and gaining international recognition, especially in Western markets.
- If you like
- J-pop, death metal, power metal
Babymetal is an album by Babymetal, released in 2014. A frenetic blend of J-pop exuberance and heavy metal ferocity, creating a unique sonic spectacle. The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and earning critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres. It played a pivotal role in popularizing the kawaii metal movement globally and influenced a wave of new artists blending pop and metal elements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Babymetal sound like?
A frenetic blend of J-pop exuberance and heavy metal ferocity, creating a unique sonic spectacle. Rooted in J-pop and death metal.
What makes Babymetal by Babymetal notable?
The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and earning critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres. It played a pivotal role in popularizing the kawaii metal movement globally and influenced a wave of new artists blending pop and metal elements. Released on February 26, 2014, 'Babymetal' marked Babymetal's debut album following their viral success with the single 'Gimme Chocolate!!'. At this point, they were defining the kawaii metal genre and gaining international recognition, especially in Western markets.
Who is Babymetal for?
Babymetal works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and intensity.
How many songs are on Babymetal?
Babymetal has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 BABYMETAL DEATH 5:48
- 2 Megitsune Standout 4:08
- 3 Gimme Chocolate!! Standout 3:52
- 4 Iine! 4:11
- 5 Akatsuki 5:27
- 6 Doki Doki ☆ Morning 3:46
- 7 Onedari Daisakusen 3:17
- 8 Song 4 4:04
- 9 Uki Uki ★ Midnight 3:19
- 10 Catch Me If You Can 3:57
- 11 Rondo of Nightmare 3:36
- 12 Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! 4:02
- 13 Ijime, Dame, Zettai Standout 6:07
- 14 Road of Resistance 5:20
- 15 Gimme Chocolate!! (live at O2 Academy Brixton, London) 5:04
Release Date
February 26, 2014
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
66 min 8 sec
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