LOUDNESS-DISILLUSION-

Released in 1984 this Japanese outfit really hits the Nail with their fourth album. In a time of searching and development in the metal genre this record outplays most of its European counterparts, both in in songwriting and technique.

Great recemblence to Accept, Yngwie J Malmsteen and a bit of Rush in their song-catalouge this is a strong contender. A true gem. Guitarist Akira Takasagi would easily go head to head with the World´s guitar greats as Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen….a never fully appreciated six string hero!

The rest of the band is as much impressive and there´s nothing to get upset about but you may have a slightly hard time to accept the vocals. The production is top notch with no signs of weariness. This is A+ material.

Whatabout the drummer, Munetaka Higuchi ?? Well as almost no one ever heard this drummer Before, I must admit this is a Godsend !!  This is a true companion to guitarist Akira Takasaki. Strong delivery with Clean striking, excellent technique and a sense of participating with tremendous dynamics. It never gets boring to listen to his playing. This is a highlight of 1984. A force unleashed from the east. Just fantastic!

If you´re a metalhead in for Metal/hard/prog rock and misses the force of Accept and true blazing guitarsolos this is a must purchase. Great copies are out there and you will not be disappointed. The question is not “what could have been”?  It´s more like”do you remember ?”

An Album to cherish.

VINYLRATING/GRADE

7-VERY GOOD!!-GAME, SET AND MATCH-