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Pamela Lynn-Seraphine  /  UPDATED Jan 24, 2023

While technically a single (for the song “Rokkinpo Goroshi”), this era’s B-sides are essential. In , the B-side "The Monkey" (a cover of The Prodigy’s "Firestarter" styling) showcases how Nao’s drum programming merges with live drums—a detail lost in low-bitrate files.

While Maximum the Hormone formed in 1998, the period from represents their evolution from indie oddities to international cult icons. This decade includes their major label debut, their breakthrough album, and the record that introduced Western fans to them via Death Note .

In 2007, Maximum the Hormone reached a new level of international fame with Bu-ikakeru. This album is often considered their masterpiece of the mid-2000s. It contains What's Up, People?! and Zetsubou Billy, both of which gained massive popularity as the opening and ending themes for the anime Death Note.

This collection covers the explosive peak of , the Japanese quartet famous for blending metalcore, punk, and funk with chaotic pop hooks. This decade of their discography tracks their evolution from underground favorites to international cult icons. Why This Collection Matters

The 2007 album Bu-ikikaesu is widely considered the band’s masterpiece and remains their best-selling work. It is also the recording that benefits most from high-fidelity listening. Famous for providing the soundtrack to the Death Note anime ("What's up, people?" and "Zetsubou Billy"), this album cemented MTH's reputation for "chaku-uta" (ringtone song) hooks wrapped in extreme metal packaging.

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