Album: The Birthday Eve by Loudness (1981)
Genre: Metal | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: The Birthday Eve is the first studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. It was released in 1981 only in Japan. The 24bit digitally remastered Japanese limited edition CD includes two additional tracks not on the original release, coming from the first single of the band. The success of the album was measured by Loudness' sold out debut concert at Asakusa International Theater, in front of an audience of 2.700.

Artist Background: Loudness (ラウドネス Raudonesu?) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1980 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japanese heavy metal act signed to a major label in the United States, releasing twenty-five studio albums (five in America) by the end of 2012 and reaching the Billboard Top 100 in their moment of maximum international popularity, as well as charting on Oricon dozens of times. Despite numerous changes in their roster, the band conti... Part of the Osaka, Japan music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Osaka, Japan music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Metal, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album

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The Birthday Eve is the first studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. It was released in 1981 only in Japan. The 24bit digitally remastered Japanese limited edition CD includes two additional tracks not on the original release, coming from the first single of the band. The success of the album was measured by Loudness' sold out debut concert at Asakusa International Theater, in front of an audience of 2.700.

The Birthday Eve

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