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Masquerade Show

Show-Ya · 1985

40 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

Explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals create an electrifying hard rock experience that defines 80s Japanese metal.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • explosive energy for workouts
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • late-night drive adrenaline rush
  • cathartic release of tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow sounds
  • seek minimalist, quiet pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Masquerade Show' marked Show-Ya's second studio album, following their debut 'Glamour' from 1984. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the Japanese rock scene, showcasing their evolving sound and gaining popularity for their powerful performances and distinctive style.
Stylistic neighbors
Loudness· Babymetal· Scandal

Tracklist

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

  • 1 TOUCH DOWN 4:51
  • 2 MADO (マドゥー) 4:23
  • 3 ターロン・オフ・キング (爪王) 4:47
  • 4 AU REVOIR 5:22
  • 5 MIND COLLECTION 4:47
  • 6 ACTOR 4:41
  • 7 TOUCH ME 3:12
  • 8 Masquerade 4:05
  • 9 Hurry Up 4:15

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