Lightning Strikes

Lightning Strikes

Artist: Loudness
Label: Atco
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 075679051226
EAN: 0075679051226
ASIN: B000002JLB

Release Date: 1991-07-01

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Tracks:

Let It Go
Dark Desire
1000 Eyes
Face To Face
Who Knows
Ashes In The Sky
Black Star Oblivion
Street Life Dreams
Complication

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Customer Reviews:

Unique/Punched in the gut heavy-metal.......2005-09-19

Loudness "Lightning Strikes" I think was one of the most memorable sounding albums I'd ever heard before. The completely unique "riffs" and "japanese styling" in the guitars will not disappoint you 'guaranteed'. This album "kicks" from start to finish and you can listen to it over and over again and it just keeps getting better. I had'nt heard this album for years but hearing it again reminded me of how the music variations could pick you up and "slam you to the ground without remorse". A totally "fingers on fire" guitar assault that's nonstop. This is truly one on my favorites in the "80's Hairbands" genre. Don't miss this one if your a fan of that genre too!!!!!

"start a fire tonight".......2005-07-13

The first album I heard by Loudness was Thunder in the East. It is one of my all-time favorite 1980s metal albums. I did not think I needed to check out any other Loudness record since none could come close to Thunder; at least, that is what I thought. Well, I was wrong. Their next release in 1986 Lightning Strikes demonstrates how lightning can strike twice for a band. I was reluctant at first but, after listening to this album many times, I proclaim Lightning better than Thunder. Every track is amazing and it includes my all-time favorite Loudness track (just topping my previous favorite "No Way Out").

"Let It Go" is an awesome opener. It is an upbeat rocker with addictive hooks. Very accessible. The next track, however, is my all-time favorite Loudness song: "Dark Desire." I can't praise it enough. The guitar riffs are addictive and the pounding drums are incredible! It just makes you want to rock out! I find myself hitting the "repeat track" button on this one (well, actually, I move the needle or push the rewind button). My future metal compilation tapes will always include this track! "1000 Eyes" continues the trend of incredible tracks. It has a powerful opening riff with excellent guitar at the verses up to the chorus. Niihara's vocals at the chorus seem a bit strained, but they do not detract from the song. The song just rocks! "Face to Face" is a fast and blazing track. "Who Knows" is highlighted by Akira Takasaki's guitarwork as is usually the case for Loudness. His playing here is not so much heavy and rocking as it is a virtuoso's style much like Eddie Van Halen.

The second half of the album begins with another stellar track. "Ashes in the Sky" opens with beautiful guitar and vocals then explodes into a powerful song with thundering drums. It is a slower track but with a lot of depth and is also catchy. It offers a superb guitar solo. "Black Star Oblivion" is a furious track with pounding drums and flying guitars. The guitar riff right before the chorus is what I remember the most as well as its killer guitar solo. "Street Life Dream" is an excellent, straight-forward rocker. "Complication" is a nice ending track with pleasant vocals but not losing its rocking edge.

I had thought Thunder was Loudness' zenith but Lightning Strikes shows that there was still a little ways to go before they reached their peak; well, the peak of Loudness with English lyrics anyway. I have not heard the earlier material the band put out in Japan with Japanese lyrics, but I have heard it is incredible. Unfortunately, lightning did not strike again the next year with the disappointing Hurricane Eyes (unlike the Thunder and Lightning, the Hurricane was a true disaster) and, after Niihara was fired from the band, I lost interest.

AWESOME Metal from Japan!!!.......2005-02-09

When I first heard the new Loudness single "Crazy Nights" in 1985 that introduced the band to mainstream America, I thought it was a joke. Ok here is some Japanese band that is mimicing all the American hair metal bands in one big cliche. A year later this album came out and I got it and I was completely blown away. This wasn't just some Japanese copy band. They were the real deal. Blistering licks, awesome riffs, catchy rhthyms; I was HOOKED! Forget the vocals and just listen to the voice as another instrument in the mix. It works! Defintely one of the best metal bands not only of the '80's, but ever. I saw them play live around '87 or so and they were awesome. They had fantastic sound, crunching guitars, and it was one of the best shows I ever saw. I wish I could've seen them again. Ah, the good old daze! ;-P

Spectacular!.......2005-01-01

This is probably my all time favorite cd. I remember draggin a friend all around Tampa Florida to find this cd to no avail..alas! the internet was born. EVERY track on here is a masterpiece and the production is second to none..the vocals and guitar are awesome and full of melody!

A metal 'Tour de Force' with great musicianship and songs!.......2004-06-30

Loudness, back then, was an incredible hard but extremely tasteful rock/metal band with first rate, reach the sky, grandiose riffs and lead work! This, and 'Thunder In The East', were two of the hottest metal CD's EVER, with top notch songwriting, vocals, and ungodly chops. Akira Takasaki is one of the best metal guitarists ever, with mind-blowing runs, riffs, and other sundry fret magic. It is astonishing that this Japanese band could run circles around many other metal bands from the U.K. and U.S., or at least be on par with them musically. Loudness is a band that did everything right for the hard rock/metal genre! Check out Minoru Niihara's vocals as well on this one. His delivery and power is among the 'best of the best' metal vocalists of all time!!!!

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