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Back in 1984...

eveoflove | North York, Ontario Canada | 06/05/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Made in JAP in 2000, Serial# COCP-31219, Playing Time 38:38This live album was recorded way back in April+May 1984 with Niihara on vocals, at the time when their latest album was "Disillusion", where half of the songs come from.Even though the disc is short, there's an abundance of energy and enthusiasm that transpires throughout the record to make it worthwhile. The record quality is honest (read "adequate"), and those were the days when LOUDNESS was making solid and melodic metal (unlike, say, the "Heavy Metal Hippies" to "Engine" era), certainly before they turned towards a more commercial direction.The record is packaged like a gatefold cardboard mini-album, and includes a small booklet feauting pictures and lyrics.If you're nostalgic about their early days, grab this while it lasts! Who else can make lyrics like "We are the Loudness guys" actually work?"