Heavy Metal Hippies
Loudness · 1994
56 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal
A fusion of heavy riffs and melodic progressions that captures the spirit of 90s Japanese metal.
Why this album works
'Heavy Metal Hippies' showcased Loudness's ability to evolve while maintaining their heavy metal roots, receiving positive reviews that highlighted its ambitious songwriting. The album contributed to the band’s resurgence in popularity during the mid-90s and solidified their status within the global heavy metal community.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys melodic moments of introspection wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Heavy Metal Hippies' marked Loudness's return after a brief hiatus and was their first album since reuniting with original vocalist Minoru Niihara. At this point, they were establishing themselves in the international market following their earlier success in Japan during the 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Angel Dust· Marty Friedman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Howling Rain Standout 6:59
- 2 Freedom Standout 7:12
- 3 222 2:37
- 4 Eyes of a Child 6:33
- 5 Electric Kisses Standout 4:55
- 6 House of Freaks 5:03
- 7 Paralyzed 5:15
- 8 Desperation, Desecration 5:34
- 9 Light in the Distance 4:56
- 10 Broken Jesus 7:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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