Live-Loud-Alive: Loudness in Tokyo cover

Live-Loud-Alive: Loudness in Tokyo

Loudness · 1983

73 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

A thunderous display of heavy metal energy, blending intricate solos with powerful vocals in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • cathartic live performance energy
  • intense emotional highs and lows
  • for late-night driving
  • engaging solos for attention seekers

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy live recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
Live-Loud-Alive: Loudness in Tokyo marked Loudness's first live album, following their critically acclaimed studio release, 'The Law of Devil's Land'. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves on the international heavy metal scene, particularly gaining traction in the U.S. and Europe. This album captured their electrifying live performances, solidifying their reputation as pioneers of Japanese heavy metal.
Stylistic neighbors
X Japan· Galneryus· Concerto Moon

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Opening Theme ("Mars, the Bringer of War") 2:24
  • 2 In the Mirror 3:44
  • 3 Road Racer 4:27
  • 4 I Was the Sun 4:12
  • 5 Fly Away 3:30
  • 6 Black Wall 5:20
  • 7 Tusk of Jaguar 3:13
  • 8 Drum Solo 4:22
  • 9 Mr. Yesman 6:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Exploder 3:30
  • 2 Heavenward 2:29
  • 3 Loudness 5:20
  • 4 Sleepless Night 7:50
  • 5 Speed 5:41
  • 6 Shinkiro 4:00
  • 7 Burning Love 5:38
  • 8 Ending Theme (Theme of Loudness II) 1:19

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