Ross, I've been trying for five years to compile a list. Every time I look at it, I want to change it.... " The struggle is the mark of life. "😲 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
You brought this on yourself. Trying to rank Band Maid songs is where madness lies. I can't even do this on individual albums as it changes every week. Well done for suffering so much. It is the first of many agonising moments to come.
This is one of my absolute faves. It's got a great bass and guitar back and forth, a kill riff, the vocal trade offs in a Run-DMC/Beastie Boys-style during the chorus, and that guitar solo beats Tom Morello at his own game. And there's nothing else quite like it in their catalogue. It has to be at the top of this early list.
Freezer (like the soon upcoming Arcadia Girl) is one of those songs that when it plays once, I have to hear it immediately again. One thing to remember is that Thrill was b-side to Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador so it can be assumed that most, if not all. Of this album was written after Thrill - like the girls stated “we want more of this” to their songwriters. No bass solo, but you’re right... it goes more places. 1. Freezer 2. Thrill 3. Forward 4. Bye My Tears 5. Summer Drive 6. Be OK 7. Key 8. Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador 9. Yoake Mae 10. EverGreen 11. Knockin on your heart 12. Big Dad
One of my favourite old Band-maid songs along with Shake That. Great to see PnD getting some more well deserved exposure. I think the playing cards are Gary Holloway's artwork.
If I had to choose this would be my favorite Song by Band Maid. I love I'm not the only man knowing this Struggle .:) Waiting for the Episode with Puzzle, Moratorium and Play .
Haha! Yes! 🙌🏽 “Freezer” is the deep cut that gets lots of love from Maidiacs. Now you know why “Wakka wakka wakka!” PS. I agree with your ranking. The historical significance of “Thrill” makes it unbeatable
If this song would have had a video it would have been as big as Thrill !!!!! It is the most OVERLOOKED and underrated Band Maid song. It easy fits in my BM top 5. There is another song thats just like Freezer that people haven't heard......Its AWKWARD !!!!! There is a live video of it and it's incredible .
Totally get your ranking reasons, thrill is the doorway that leads to the Band-Maid we know and love, but I do think Freezer is the proof that it could sustain. The more you listen to it the more it'll grow and I won't be surprised that in a week you'll just start randomly humming the Freezer chorus. Rankings are so hard for Band-Maid because the more you listen to songs the more they move around.
Yes Freezer is one of their best early rocking song! They understood the direction they wanted to go and we are glad they went this way! Love the vocals. I wish they did the back and forth more often! The main riff and wah wah pedal lead! OMG! I have to put it above Thrill! 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!
It may be too hot to play Band-Maid during a heat wave, but this song provides some timely information about what to do, sleep by your freezer. Also, I've been meaning comment that your opening video is really great.
Freezer is above Thrill for me all day long, I just love this song so much. There is an awesome community cover of this one as well you should check out for fun. Thanks for the reaction/ranking!
I hope you don't mind that we are reveling in your pain, LOL! I thought for sure you were going to go with Freezer, but I agree, Thrill first. Freezer is an underrated gem - there's a lot of them in the Band Maid catalog. Can't wait to see you suffer more and more as this list goes on. Thanks for doing this K-Ross! Keep cool if you can! Kuruppo!
FREEZER is my #2 fav Band-Maid song! THRILL is not my #1 fav song, although it is a special song for me because that was my first Band-Maid song, PO!🕊💕
And now you know why many Maidiacs list this song as one of their favorites! I'm not going to try to keep ranking songs, it feels like trying to decide if I like breathing or eating more.
Good gawd amighty! My first time hearing this! Nasty guitar solo. Typical greatness from the most amazing band of the 21st century rock scene. Honestly what kind of voodoo is afoot here. What alien culture created these 5 avatars to desend to this water covered rock not to govern the human race or cure disease but to transform rock and roll music? This f@ckin song Po! This f@cking band Po! Not a normal band. Not by a long shot. Thank you for your review! Freezer for me!
I love Freezer, _always_ have, just a great jam, and fantastic use of the dual vocals. And on their original releases, I have it above Thrill for me. Ironic as we watch some of the Brits start melting in this mild heat. ;)
“Now it begins” .... Never say we didn't warn you! 😂 Freezer is a f'n awesome song, but I can totally understand your reasoning for putting it behind Thrill, and I would probably also rank it that way for similar reasons. :) Okay, I'll just put it bluntly. If there's one tiny little thing I wish about this band, it's that the ladies would pause for a moment, just every now and then, and instead of just looking forward, at least for a song here and there, would look backwards. I think there are a few things that worked well back then, and possibly still would today. 🙈✌🏻 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊
I know you suffered, but this has been a top Band Maid song for me for a *while* now. I love everything about it. The dueling vocals are unique in their entire discography. 1. FREEZER 2. Thrill 3. KEY 4. Be OK 5. Evergreen 6. Summer Drive 7. FORWARD 8. Bye My Tears 9. Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador (愛と情熱のマタドール) 10. Knockin’ on your Heart
Thrill was the first song I heard from Band Maid, and of course became a fan. But I was blown away the first time I heard Freezer. For me, Freezer edges out Thrill just a little. Close for me too though.
MISA MISA MISA! one of my fav Kanami solo's period. again this is NOT the Band-Maid sound an absolutely BRILLIANT song but in NO way indicative of their catalogue you have to wait for "Just Bring It" for Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things. FREEZER everyday of the week
I might like this more than Thrill. Not sure. I'll guess as a tiebreak I'll keep Thrill higher because of how important it was. Thrill Freezer Key Knockin' On Your Heart Be OK Forward Ai to Jonetsu no Matadoru Summer Drive Yoake Mae Big Dad Show Them Evergreen
Can't disagree. Freezer is an absolutely insane rocker and in some ways has better instrumentals and vocals; but Thrill has the melodic hooks that get lodged slightly deeper in my brain.
K-Ross, with all that heat in your attic, I hoped the cool music of Band-Maid's "Freezer" helped make it at least more pleasant. Unfortunately, the heat is now on in your rankings.
Think of it this way. You are currently rating songs written by others so the order isn't really critical. Soon though, the order will change drastically once you get to their writing.
If the ranking is on music alone- Freezer, just. I do suggest that you are swayed by Thrill's importance to the band, which it is- very. So, what other song is more important to the band than Thrill. I don't know where you can go with this dilemma. For me, some of their best songs from the band are tracks with no videos- Corallium etc. Is the live version from Eggman an Official Live Video release ?
I would argue that Alone is the most important song in their catalogue: the first self-written track to get on an album. Thrill begins their signature sound, Alone makes it truly their own.
As a song, Freezer is a better song imo. But Thrill is Legend. I can't fault you, and next week should be interesting. But ask yourself, if you knew nothing about the background, would you feel the same?
For me it is impossible to make a ranking of BM song. For me the worse BM song is Beastie, but even this song has some good points. It depend on the instant you listen to the song ...
This my favorite non written kanami song they didn't write it but they own it
Ross, I've been trying for five years to compile a list. Every time I look at it, I want to change it.... " The struggle is the mark of life. "😲
😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
The struggle will become very, very real.
You brought this on yourself. Trying to rank Band Maid songs is where madness lies. I can't even do this on individual albums as it changes every week. Well done for suffering so much. It is the first of many agonising moments to come.
Can't wait! :D
I'm so glad I've been buying all their stuff and have it on hand. SHAKE THAT is another early day pounder that's great.
Love Shake That!
Agreed!
Agreed!
Such an underrated and overlooked song by many.
But damn does it slap! HARD.
Thanks for another awesome reaction Ross.
This is one of my absolute faves. It's got a great bass and guitar back and forth, a kill riff, the vocal trade offs in a Run-DMC/Beastie Boys-style during the chorus, and that guitar solo beats Tom Morello at his own game. And there's nothing else quite like it in their catalogue. It has to be at the top of this early list.
Freezer (like the soon upcoming Arcadia Girl) is one of those songs that when it plays once, I have to hear it immediately again. One thing to remember is that Thrill was b-side to Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador so it can be assumed that most, if not all. Of this album was written after Thrill - like the girls stated “we want more of this” to their songwriters. No bass solo, but you’re right... it goes more places.
1. Freezer
2. Thrill
3. Forward
4. Bye My Tears
5. Summer Drive
6. Be OK
7. Key
8. Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador
9. Yoake Mae
10. EverGreen
11. Knockin on your heart
12. Big Dad
One of my favourite old Band-maid songs along with Shake That. Great to see PnD getting some more well deserved exposure. I think the playing cards are Gary Holloway's artwork.
Hey thx Stephen, you noticed.🤗
If I had to choose this would be my favorite Song by Band Maid.
I love I'm not the only man knowing this Struggle .:)
Waiting for the Episode with Puzzle, Moratorium and Play .
Haha! Yes! 🙌🏽 “Freezer” is the deep cut that gets lots of love from Maidiacs. Now you know why “Wakka wakka wakka!”
PS. I agree with your ranking. The historical significance of “Thrill” makes it unbeatable
If this song would have had a video it would have been as big as Thrill !!!!! It is the most OVERLOOKED and underrated Band Maid song.
It easy fits in my BM top 5. There is another song thats just like Freezer that people haven't heard......Its AWKWARD !!!!! There is a live video
of it and it's incredible .
*K-Ross BAND-MAID Playlist*
🎀 *Maid in Japan* 01/8/2014
🎀 *New Beginning* 11/18/2015
├ 📂 -Thrill-
├ 📂 -Freezer-
├ 📂 Real Existence
├ 📂 Price of Pride
├ 📂 Arcadia Girl
├ 📂 Don't Apply the Brake
├ 📂 Beauty and the Beast
├ 📂 Don't Let Me Down
└ 📂 Shake That!!
🎀 *Brand New Maid* 05/18/2016
🎀 *YOLO* 11/15/2016
🎀 *Just Bring It* 01/11/2017
🎀 *Daydreaming / Choose me* 06/18/2017
🎀 *World Domination* 02/14/2018
🎀 *start over* 06/25/2018
🎀 *Bubble* 01/16/2019
🎀 *Glory* 01/16/2019
🎀 *BAND-MAIKO* 04/03/2019
🎀 *Conqueror* 12/04/2019
🎀 *Different* 12/02/2020
🎀 *Unseen World* 01/13/2021
🎀 *about Us* 2/3/2021
🎀 *Sense* 10/27/2021
🎀 *BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* 12/25/2021
🎀 *Unleash!!!!!* 9/21/2022
🎀 *Memorable* 2/21/2023
🎀 *Shambles* 8/3/2023
🎀 *Bestie* 5/1/2024
🎀 *Protect You* 7/5/2024
Totally get your ranking reasons, thrill is the doorway that leads to the Band-Maid we know and love, but I do think Freezer is the proof that it could sustain. The more you listen to it the more it'll grow and I won't be surprised that in a week you'll just start randomly humming the Freezer chorus. Rankings are so hard for Band-Maid because the more you listen to songs the more they move around.
Freezer is such an underrated gem
Yes Freezer is one of their best early rocking song!
They understood the direction they wanted to go and we are glad they went this way!
Love the vocals. I wish they did the back and forth more often!
The main riff and wah wah pedal lead! OMG!
I have to put it above Thrill!
🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!
"Freezer" by a fairly large margin for me, vaulting straight into numero uno (so far). This is a tortuous blast! Thanks K-Ross! 🕊
One of my all time favorites from the early albums. The funky groove is undeniable. 😎🤘
This song deserved a music video. The harmonies between Miku and Saiki are perfect.
In the mortal words of those stuck in the Heat Zone: "I will sleep by a freezer!" 🥶
I've seen this live, and it sounds just as good.
It may be too hot to play Band-Maid during a heat wave, but this song provides some timely information about what to do, sleep by your freezer. Also, I've been meaning comment that your opening video is really great.
I like when someone has a appreciation for rock and band maid they are my list to learn their songs 🤘💥💥🤘
It was great seeing them play this in Mexico
Freezer is above Thrill for me all day long, I just love this song so much. There is an awesome community cover of this one as well you should check out for fun. Thanks for the reaction/ranking!
I respect your analysis. Good reaction, sir. Just to let you know, FREEZER top dog to me so far. Keep up your great work.
Ha! told you so. Epic struggles here we go !!!
I hope you don't mind that we are reveling in your pain, LOL! I thought for sure you were going to go with Freezer, but I agree, Thrill first. Freezer is an underrated gem - there's a lot of them in the Band Maid catalog. Can't wait to see you suffer more and more as this list goes on. Thanks for doing this K-Ross! Keep cool if you can! Kuruppo!
Carry on Revelling.😁
FREEZER is my #2 fav Band-Maid song!
THRILL is not my #1 fav song, although it is a special song for me because that was my first Band-Maid song, PO!🕊💕
The only song that is in the top 10 of ALL my playlists.
Now this is an absolute banger in any era of B-M and In my personal top 10. Love the vocal interplay especially.
And hell yeah! Cozy winter gang FTW.
I love that they have eras for their relatively short career (so far). Most bands get one era.
And now you know why many Maidiacs list this song as one of their favorites! I'm not going to try to keep ranking songs, it feels like trying to decide if I like breathing or eating more.
Saw the thumbnail and started laughing because I knew what you were about to encounter. Once they embraced their rock side there was no turning back.
This is my #1
Carrier Pigeons assemble po
Good gawd amighty! My first time hearing this! Nasty guitar solo. Typical greatness from the most amazing band of the 21st century rock scene. Honestly what kind of voodoo is afoot here. What alien culture created these 5 avatars to desend to this water covered rock not to govern the human race or cure disease but to transform rock and roll music? This f@ckin song Po! This f@cking band Po! Not a normal band. Not by a long shot.
Thank you for your review! Freezer for me!
You can’t choose a favourite body part. Band Maid is one body.
This is going to be quite tortuous for you, but we're here for you. Just hang in there!
The first of many stunned faces 🤣
Sorry, I never had to re-subscribe to a reactor I felt sorry for 🤣🥶🥶🥶🤣
Yes, they have arrived... And so have you?
I love Freezer, _always_ have, just a great jam, and fantastic use of the dual vocals. And on their original releases, I have it above Thrill for me. Ironic as we watch some of the Brits start melting in this mild heat. ;)
OK. I concur.
I wonder how things would have gone if Freezer had an MV
It only gets harder from here, 😅😂!
“Now it begins” .... Never say we didn't warn you! 😂
Freezer is a f'n awesome song, but I can totally understand your reasoning for putting it behind Thrill, and I would probably also rank it that way for similar reasons. :)
Okay, I'll just put it bluntly. If there's one tiny little thing I wish about this band, it's that the ladies would pause for a moment, just every now and then, and instead of just looking forward, at least for a song here and there, would look backwards. I think there are a few things that worked well back then, and possibly still would today. 🙈✌🏻
_____________________
「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊
I know you suffered, but this has been a top Band Maid song for me for a *while* now. I love everything about it. The dueling vocals are unique in their entire discography.
1. FREEZER
2. Thrill
3. KEY
4. Be OK
5. Evergreen
6. Summer Drive
7. FORWARD
8. Bye My Tears
9. Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador (愛と情熱のマタドール)
10. Knockin’ on your Heart
Mate, to be fair, you should listen to Freezer the same number of times like you did with Thrill and update the list. 😄Cheers !
Tracks are going to turn your list upside down so many times lol😂
nice reaction,
you should react to ''ORDER'' and ''Yuragu'', these songs will change your list quite a bit 😄
My top four: Freezer, Thrill, Forward, Ai to Jonetsu no Matador
Most Maidiacs' top 10 BM list is about 50 songs long.
Thrill was the first song I heard from Band Maid, and of course became a fan. But I was blown away the first time I heard Freezer. For me, Freezer edges out Thrill just a little. Close for me too though.
It started out so promisingly......
MISA MISA MISA! one of my fav Kanami solo's period. again this is NOT the Band-Maid sound an absolutely BRILLIANT song but in NO way indicative of their catalogue you have to wait for "Just Bring It" for Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things. FREEZER everyday of the week
K- ross..check out FATE...Band Maid #1
I might like this more than Thrill. Not sure. I'll guess as a tiebreak I'll keep Thrill higher because of how important it was.
Thrill
Freezer
Key
Knockin' On Your Heart
Be OK
Forward
Ai to Jonetsu no Matadoru
Summer Drive
Yoake Mae
Big Dad
Show Them
Evergreen
One of two things are going to happen by the time you hit Conqueror. You will either throw your arms up and give up or we will have to commit you.
Can't disagree. Freezer is an absolutely insane rocker and in some ways has better instrumentals and vocals; but Thrill has the melodic hooks that get lodged slightly deeper in my brain.
Love, love, love this song--but, there's a song later on this album that I like even more, no, not the one you're thinking of . . .
I mean, we all told you.
Ross if it's so hot why didn't you film it in a Freezer? The clue was in the song title :)
Icy ... I mean "I see" :p .
No one can see my comments .... again :( .
No one can see my comments ... again :( .
K-Ross, with all that heat in your attic, I hoped the cool music of Band-Maid's "Freezer" helped make it at least more pleasant. Unfortunately, the heat is now on in your rankings.
The back and forth, wait till you get to Beauty and the Beast.
I would place Freezer above Thrill personally but Thrill has that it factor. My prediction is Thrill has one more week on top.
K-Ross: 🤔. Carrot cake or apple crumble. I can't choose. I'm freeze.😂 Next song will be worse, dude.
Still Be Ok for me. You must obviously love self-torture, but don't worry, there's only 120(ish) left. + new songs on the way.
Actually the next song should be pretty easy. It's just the songs after that
Think of it this way. You are currently rating songs written by others so the order isn't really critical. Soon though, the order will change drastically once you get to their writing.
It will just get worse for you, and better too. IYKWIM
네ㅔ말 알 꺄 ? 난 니말 알아 ㅎㅎㅎㅎ
If the ranking is on music alone- Freezer, just. I do suggest that you are swayed by Thrill's importance to the band, which it is- very. So, what other song is more important to the band than Thrill. I don't know where you can go with this dilemma. For me, some of their best songs from the band are tracks with no videos- Corallium etc. Is the live version from Eggman an Official Live Video release ?
I would argue that Alone is the most important song in their catalogue: the first self-written track to get on an album. Thrill begins their signature sound, Alone makes it truly their own.
As a song, Freezer is a better song imo. But Thrill is Legend. I can't fault you, and next week should be interesting. But ask yourself, if you knew nothing about the background, would you feel the same?
Yes. MVs are a big advantage. If Freezer had one, K-Ross wouldn't be able to escape.😏
Freezer is better than Thrill - for me at least - easy easy
For me it is impossible to make a ranking of BM song. For me the worse BM song is Beastie, but even this song has some good points. It depend on the instant you listen to the song ...
100%
Funny thing, next week will be worse...
OMG, right, Real Existence! Next week is going to bring the pain hard for K-Ross!
It will only get worse… album after album
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