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The 1985 album Thunder in the East may have introduced Japanese metalheads Loudness to America, but Lightning Strikes was the album that introduced America to Loudness. Their first album conceived specifically for the U.S. market, Lightning Strikes was overseen by veteran metal producer Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth), who helped the band incorporate more commercial elements into their classic metal sound for the first time. In fact, except for a few badly translated lyrics (vocalist Minoru Niihara had only recently crash-coursed his way toward an admirable command of the English language), the band's transformation is a resounding success. And thanks to the phenomenal guitar acrobatics of the ever-reliable Akira Takasaki, Lightning Strikes rates as one of Loudness' best albums. The made-to-order first single "Let It Go" may sound a little forced, but heavier offerings like "Dark Desire" and the slightly overblown Hiroshima story "Ashes in the Sky" could sit quite comfortably alongside much of the band's best early material. "Face to Face" and "Black Star Oblivion" are both excellent, full-throttle rockers, and the more melodic "Street Life Dream" simply puts it all together perfectly (even the lyrics) while providing a jaw-dropping showcase for Takasaki's virtuosity. If anything, the greater problem is that Loudness' particular brand of classic metal has not aged all that well, and a few tracks ("1000 Eyes," "Complication") definitely sound rather awkward and dated. But all in all, Lightning Strikes remains Loudness' best American-made album. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
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Loudness: Minoru Nihara (vocals); Akira Takasaki (guitar); Masayoshi Yamashita (bass); Munetaka Higuchi (drums).
Personnel: Minoru Niihara (vocals); Munetaka Higuchi (drums).
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Don Henley's first solo album may still have had the ghost of the Eagles lingering in the corners, but for the most part it showcases his stalwart partnership with producer and songwriter Danny Kortchmar. Lyrically, Henley's songs are a tad weak, but for an inaugural album from a man who had spent most of his career surrounded by multi-talented musicians and writers, on the whole it fairs quite well. His material deals with the hardships of love, the fickleness of the media, and the declining state of education, all induced with a friendly pop sound. The title track, a trouble-in-paradise love song, has Henley pouring his heart out with sugary angst, but is helped along with some avid keyboard work. "Dirty Laundry" is Henley's attack on the shallowness of the network newsperson that peaked at number three on Billboard's Top 40. Its bouncy chorus and contagious organ riffs proved that his role as a musician could conform to any style. His social commentary ...
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| | Triumph Allied Forces CD (1981) Remastered
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