Spanning from the raw punk chaos of Hō in 2001 to the chart-topping singles of 2011, Maximum the Hormone established themselves as legends of Japanese rock during this ten-year stretch. The evolution from underdog obscurity to superstardom with Bu-ikikaesu and the Death Note explosion is a testament to their unique, unhinged creativity.
: Their first release to crack the Top 40, featuring the hit "Rolling 1000toon".
Kusoban (Shit Disc) represents a massive leap forward in production quality and songwriting. The instrumentation becomes significantly tighter and more technical. "Koi no Sweet Kusomeriken" and "Shimi." Maximum the Hormone - Discography -2001-2011- FLAC
Futoshi Uehara’s incredibly fast slap-bass techniques retain their percussive "pop" and low-end clarity.
Buiikikaesu is the commercial and artistic peak of the band's 2001–2011 decade. Selling over hundreds of thousands of copies, it introduced the band to the international community through its inclusion in major anime soundtracks. Spanning from the raw punk chaos of Hō
This double A-side single is a critical piece of the 2001–2011 timeline. "Tsume Tsume Tsume" is an unpredictable masterpiece of tempo changes, while "F" is a heavy tribute to the Dragon Ball villain Frieza (which later inspired Akira Toriyama to name the movie Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' ). Greatest the Hits 2011–2011 (2011) – Single/EP
Unlike lossy codecs such as MP3 or AAC, which delete "redundant" audio data to shrink file sizes, FLAC retains every single bit of the original recording. The result is an audio file that is bit-for-bit identical to the source CD or studio master. Typically, a FLAC file reduces an original WAV file by 50–70% in size while maintaining perfect fidelity. When listening to Daisuke-han’s screaming vocals, Nao’s dynamic drum fills, or Ryo’s complex guitar riffs, the clarity and separation of FLAC provide a listening experience that MP3 simply cannot replicate. Kusoban (Shit Disc) represents a massive leap forward
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For fans and audiophiles, the combination of Maximum the Hormone's chaotic, genre-bending music and the pristine quality of FLAC is a perfect match. This discography (2001–2011) captures the band's evolution from indie punks to major-label metal icons, documented in their highest possible audio fidelity. Whether you choose to purchase their FLACs from a hi-res store or rip your own CDs, the resulting listening experience will be explosive. You'll hear every chaotic riff, every manic shout, and every catchy melody as the band intended it.