For any collector or serious listener, the 2001-2011 discography is more than just a trip down memory lane; it is a document of a band redefining the rules of alternative metal. Having these files in FLAC ensures that every scream, slap, and breakdown is heard exactly as the band intended in the studio.
Heavily inspired by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ue-chan relies on aggressive popping and slapping. In lossy formats, bass is often muddied or flattened. FLAC preserves the "thwack" of the strings hitting the fretboard.
Heavy nu-metal riffs heavily influenced by System of a Down, paired with bright, melodic J-pop choruses sung by drummer Nao. Maximum the Hormone - Discography -2001-2011- FLAC
| Release Type | Title | Release Date | Key Details | FLAC Availability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hō (鳳) | 14 Feb 2001 | First EP with current lineup; mix of punk, alt-metal, & hardcore. | Yes (lossless CD rip) | | Studio Album | Mimi Kajiru (耳噛じる) | 23 Oct 2002 | First full-length album with the Ryo/Ue lineup; independent release. | Possibly, rare (lossless rip) | | Studio Album | Kusoban (糞盤) | 21 Jan 2004 | Early major label release; continues shift toward pop-influenced heavy music. | Yes (confirmed FLAC) | | Studio Album | Rokkinpo Goroshi (ロッキンポ殺し) | 2 Mar 2005 | Breakthrough album; features "Rolling1000toon"; cracked Japan Top 30. | Yes (CD-quality FLAC) | | Single | What's up, people?! / Zetsubou Billy | 2006 | Double A-side single used as Death Note openings/endings. | Yes (digital/official) | | Studio Album | Bu-ikikaesu (ぶっ生き返す) | 14 Mar 2007 | Their major commercial breakthrough; includes Death Note tracks & "Koi no Mega Lover"; Oricon Top 5 Gold album. | Yes (CD & official hi-res) | | Single | Tsume Tsume Tsume / "F" | 2008 | Includes "F" & "Kill all the 394"; hit #2 on Oricon; features their trademark heavy/fun style. | Yes (FLAC rip) | | Single | Greatest the Hits 2011–2011 | 23 Mar 2011 | Cleverly titled triple A-side; debuted at #1 on Oricon charts; songs later appeared on Yoshū Fukushū . | Yes (digital/official) |
Before exploring the albums, it is crucial to understand why matters for this specific band. For any collector or serious listener, the 2001-2011
If you only own one Maximum the Hormone album in FLAC, it must be Buiikikaesu (Bring Back the Pain). This album catapulted the band into international stardom, largely due to two tracks being featured as the opening and ending themes for the iconic anime series Death Note .
The band's sixth studio album, "Bōsaku: Wild Stallyns!!" (2010), received critical acclaim for its eclectic blend of rock, pop, and electronic elements. The album featured the hit single "KiminoTamaNiDoShiteTaisuRU," which gained significant airplay in Japan. In lossy formats, bass is often muddied or flattened
The heavy, intricate basslines of Ue-chan and the punchy production are perfectly suited for FLAC format. 5. ぶっ生き返す (Bu-ikikaesu) (2007) - Studio Album
Their breakout masterpiece. It is essential listening for anyone interested in modern Japanese heavy music. Critical Listening
Following the success of Bu-ikakeru, the band released several high-impact singles and the 2011 compilation/EP Greatest the Hits 2011-2011. This period showed a band that was completely comfortable in its own skin, pushing the boundaries of what "heavy" music could sound like in Japan. Songs like "A-L-I-E-N" and "Benjo Sandal Dance" showcased a level of instrumental proficiency that rivaled international metal acts. Why Lossless FLAC Matters for MTH
The dynamic shifts on this album are extreme. Lossless audio ensures the sudden jumps in volume don't crackle or distort. 4. Rokkinpo Goroshi (ロッキンポ殺し) — 2005
For any collector or serious listener, the 2001-2011 discography is more than just a trip down memory lane; it is a document of a band redefining the rules of alternative metal. Having these files in FLAC ensures that every scream, slap, and breakdown is heard exactly as the band intended in the studio.
Heavily inspired by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ue-chan relies on aggressive popping and slapping. In lossy formats, bass is often muddied or flattened. FLAC preserves the "thwack" of the strings hitting the fretboard.
Heavy nu-metal riffs heavily influenced by System of a Down, paired with bright, melodic J-pop choruses sung by drummer Nao.
| Release Type | Title | Release Date | Key Details | FLAC Availability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hō (鳳) | 14 Feb 2001 | First EP with current lineup; mix of punk, alt-metal, & hardcore. | Yes (lossless CD rip) | | Studio Album | Mimi Kajiru (耳噛じる) | 23 Oct 2002 | First full-length album with the Ryo/Ue lineup; independent release. | Possibly, rare (lossless rip) | | Studio Album | Kusoban (糞盤) | 21 Jan 2004 | Early major label release; continues shift toward pop-influenced heavy music. | Yes (confirmed FLAC) | | Studio Album | Rokkinpo Goroshi (ロッキンポ殺し) | 2 Mar 2005 | Breakthrough album; features "Rolling1000toon"; cracked Japan Top 30. | Yes (CD-quality FLAC) | | Single | What's up, people?! / Zetsubou Billy | 2006 | Double A-side single used as Death Note openings/endings. | Yes (digital/official) | | Studio Album | Bu-ikikaesu (ぶっ生き返す) | 14 Mar 2007 | Their major commercial breakthrough; includes Death Note tracks & "Koi no Mega Lover"; Oricon Top 5 Gold album. | Yes (CD & official hi-res) | | Single | Tsume Tsume Tsume / "F" | 2008 | Includes "F" & "Kill all the 394"; hit #2 on Oricon; features their trademark heavy/fun style. | Yes (FLAC rip) | | Single | Greatest the Hits 2011–2011 | 23 Mar 2011 | Cleverly titled triple A-side; debuted at #1 on Oricon charts; songs later appeared on Yoshū Fukushū . | Yes (digital/official) |
Before exploring the albums, it is crucial to understand why matters for this specific band.
If you only own one Maximum the Hormone album in FLAC, it must be Buiikikaesu (Bring Back the Pain). This album catapulted the band into international stardom, largely due to two tracks being featured as the opening and ending themes for the iconic anime series Death Note .
The band's sixth studio album, "Bōsaku: Wild Stallyns!!" (2010), received critical acclaim for its eclectic blend of rock, pop, and electronic elements. The album featured the hit single "KiminoTamaNiDoShiteTaisuRU," which gained significant airplay in Japan.
The heavy, intricate basslines of Ue-chan and the punchy production are perfectly suited for FLAC format. 5. ぶっ生き返す (Bu-ikikaesu) (2007) - Studio Album
Their breakout masterpiece. It is essential listening for anyone interested in modern Japanese heavy music. Critical Listening
Following the success of Bu-ikakeru, the band released several high-impact singles and the 2011 compilation/EP Greatest the Hits 2011-2011. This period showed a band that was completely comfortable in its own skin, pushing the boundaries of what "heavy" music could sound like in Japan. Songs like "A-L-I-E-N" and "Benjo Sandal Dance" showcased a level of instrumental proficiency that rivaled international metal acts. Why Lossless FLAC Matters for MTH
The dynamic shifts on this album are extreme. Lossless audio ensures the sudden jumps in volume don't crackle or distort. 4. Rokkinpo Goroshi (ロッキンポ殺し) — 2005