Lightning Strikes (Loudness album)
Loudness · 1986
39 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal
A thunderous blend of heavy metal riffs and melodic progressions fueled by dynamic vocals and intricate guitar solos.
Why this album works
The album further solidified Loudness's place in the heavy metal genre, showcasing their ability to blend Western influences with Japanese sensibilities. It received positive reviews and contributed to the band's growing popularity outside Japan, helping pave the way for future acts in the Japanese rock scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo headbangers dynamic vocal performances melodic riffs for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Lightning Strikes' marked Loudness's transition to a more polished sound following their earlier albums. This was their third studio album, coming after the international success of 'Thunder in the East' (1985), which established them as a leading act in the global heavy metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Angel Dust· Marty Friedman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Go Standout 4:14
- 2 Dark Desire 4:20
- 3 1000 Eyes Standout 4:36
- 4 Face to Face 3:50
- 5 Who Knows 4:04
- 6 Ashes in the Sky Standout 6:03
- 7 Black Star Oblivion 3:55
- 8 Street Life Dream 4:30
- 9 Complication 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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