Artist: LOUDNESS
Album: THUNDER IN THE EAST REISSUE (CD)

Year: 16.08.2024
EAN/UPS: 8718627236840
Media type: CD

‘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.

CD:
        1. Crazy Nights
        2. Like Hell
        3. Heavy Chains
        4. Get Away
        5. We Could Be Together
        6. Run For Your Life
        7. Clockwork Toy
        8. No Way Out
        9. The Lines Are Down
       10. Never Change Your Mind