REGURGITATED REWIND: BAND-MAID - WORLD DOMINATION

I've been enjoying BAND-MAID for a few years now, after watching my first music video via youtube I was completely hooked. Every member brings something unique to the BAND-MAID formula, solid and catchy vocals from Miku and Saiki, banging drum play courtesy of Akane, MISA's intense strumming bass lines and hardcore riffs by guitar goddess Kanami. After jamming out to their most recent MV's from the album WORLD DOMINATION, I felt it was about time I check out and listen to the entire album via spotify. So this here will be my review of their album, I'll rate each song by a 5 star system, 5 being the highest rating and then give my overall score for the album.

track #1 - I can't live without you. (5)

track #2 - Play (5)

track #3 - One and only (4)

track #4 - DOMINATION (5)

track #5 - FATE (4)

track #6 - Spirit!! (4)

track #7 - Rock in me (3)

track #8 - CLANG (4)

track #9 - Turn me on (4)

track #10 - Carry on living (4)

track #11 - Daydreaming (5)

track #12 - anemone (5)

track #13 - Alive-or-Dead (4)

track #14 - DICE (5)

track #15 - ハニー (Honey) (4)

OVERALL

9/10

The album kicks off with a foot to the face, I can't live without you. is a solid opening track and paves the way for the hard hitting Play which is laced with killer bass and guitar play along with catchy lyrics. Fans of the MV's DOMINATION and Daydreaming will feel right at home with these two tracks which have very contrasting styles and boast tightly executed production. MISA kicks off DICE, my favorite track and you will be completely sucked in by its head banging riffs, rocking drums and killer vocals, love it. I gotta mention anemone, which is a definite standout, the lightest track on the entire album but it's execution is heavenly. Last but not least, fans of Kanami's spectacular skills and guitar solos should definitely check out ハニー as she shreds into another dimension, others include Turn me on and Carry on living, not to be missed!