There are some forgettable moments such as “Moratorium” and “you.” but the album also contains some of BAND-MAID’s best material yet in “Don’t you tell ME” and lead single “YOLO”. Guitarist, backing vocalist and virtual band leader Miku Kobato is one hell of a songwriter, which you have to be if you’re releasing new music almost every year. The band have grown considerably over the 4 years they’ve been releasing music together with more complex structures working their way into the group’s music. The album gets off to a flying start with “Don’t you tell ME”, with alt-metal riffs and subtle keyboards driving forward the music in BAND-MAID’s patented catchy-yet-heavy style. Now, after 3 rapidly released, yet successful, mini-albums, they’re ready to unleash their first full-length effort, Just Bring It. However, they have the music to prove that they’re more than just a gimmick, and in 2016 they signed an international deal with JPU Records and played abroad for the first time. They first gained attention as little more than a gimmick, as the contrast between their hard hitting J-Rock/metal songs and their cutesy French maid imagery became a talking point in the metal community. Overall Score: 9/10 Hooks: 9/10 Consistency: 8/10 Musicianship: 9/10 Pros: Massive hooks | Fantastic musicianship Cons: Some tracks blend together | Others tracks feel out of placeīAND-MAID is a J-Rock band that’s been threatening to make waves in the west for a while now.
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