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Loudness Thunder In the East (Re-Issue)

Format:
CD
Style:
Heavy Metal
Release:
16.08.2024
Art-Nr.:
CD26339
Label:
Music On CD
Price incl. VAT, plus Shipping 14.50 €

Tracklist

01
Crazy Nights
02
Like Hell
03
Heavy Chains
04
Get Away
05
We Could Be Together
06
Run For Your Life
07
Clockwork Toy
08
No Way Out
09
The Lines Are Down
10
Never Change Your Mind

Description

'Thunder In The East' is the fifth studio album by the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. Released on January 21, 1985, it marked the band's first album sung entirely in English, aimed at breaking into the American market. The album is produced by Max Norman, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, which added a polished, professional sound to the album. The album includes the hit single 'Crazy Nights', which received considerable airplay on MTV and rock radio stations.The album reached #74 on the Billboard 200 chart, a remarkable achievement for a Japanese band at the time. 'Thunder In The East' is characterized by its high-energy guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and a blend of traditional heavy metal with melodic elements. The album's success paved the way for future Japanese bands in the global metal scene and solidified Loudness's reputation as a leading act in heavy metal.