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Dragon

Loudness · 1998

105 min · 23 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

A vibrant mix of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, showcasing a mature sound from the pioneering Japanese metal band.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • layered dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Dragon' marked Loudness's return to form after a turbulent period in the 1990s, including lineup changes and shifting musical landscapes. This album is significant as it showcased the band's ability to adapt while still retaining their heavy metal roots, following their previous release 'Ghetto Machine' in 1997.
Stylistic neighbors
X Japan· Galneryus· Concerto Moon

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 9 Miles High 3:45
  • 2 Dogshit 4:45
  • 3 Wicked Witches 4:25
  • 4 Crazy Go-Go 4:17
  • 5 Voo Doo Voices 4:24
  • 6 Kaisou 1:56
  • 7 Babylon 4:54
  • 8 Crawl 5:17
  • 9 Forbidden Love 4:38
  • 10 Mirror Ball 5:08
  • 11 Taj Mahal 5:30
  • 12 Nightcreepers 5:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Ghetto Machine 5:04
  • 2 Slave 3:17
  • 3 Evil Ecstacy 4:10
  • 4 San Francisco 4:09
  • 5 Love And Hate 6:40
  • 6 Creatures 5:30
  • 7 Katmandu Fly 1:13
  • 8 Hypnotized 4:44
  • 9 Dead Man Walking 4:44
  • 10 Jasmine Sky 5:47
  • 11 Wonder Man 5:53

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata