固い頭に 釘を打ち込め
くさりとれば すぎに出来るぜ
長い時間が 無駄になるから
We are the Loudness – Feel in the sky
We are the Loudness – We feel high
はでな唄が すでに火を吹き
人の中には わかりかけるぜ
とても重たい ことばみつけるなんで
やばい奴等の 出来ること
We are the Loudness – Feel in the sky
We are the Loudness – We feel high
We are the Loudness – We feel high
We are the Loudness – You feel high
We are the Loudness – We feel high
We are the Loudness – We feel high
We are Loudness!
だるいからだを lay down bed
Rhythm & blues, funky swing and jazz
イカす女の dancing rock
Dancing rock
I just want to, make love to you
More and more, more and more
I'm just fill
Rock shock! Rock shock!
Making love and keep on rocking
しびれ体が fall of beer
Sing a song and step on dance
あつい時間が feel so bad
Feel so bad
I just want to, make love to you
More and more, more and more
I'm just fill
Come on! Come on!
Watching TV, rainy day
だるいからだを lay down bed
Rhythm & blues, funky swing and jazz
イカす女の dancing rock
Oh dancing rock
I just want you, make love to you
More and more, more and more
I'm just fill
Rock shock! Rock shock!
Gonna know what it's about, gotta let it go
Slam-diving, all children, born of the night
You got that mad anger, all of your life
You got a dark desire
You are dynamite
Start a fire with rock
Start a fire tonight
Hit the road, move it out, how you wanna be
Jam it so it make ya shout, savage honesty
Slam-diving, all children, born of the night
You got that mad anger, all of your life
You got a dark desire
You are dynamite
Start a fire with rock
Start a fire tonight
Slam-diving, all children, born of the night
You got that mad anger, all of your life
Got a dark desire
You are dynamite
Start a fire with rock
Start a fire tonight
Maybe one big laugh
Anyway that we make it work
It ain't gonna last
Don't love like the common man
You're just a five time fool
Play it loose, I can understand
Why they call you cruel
[chorus]
Streelife dream, nighttime passion
Downtown queen, steamy action
Her crazy leather life, just chrome and glass
She fits into the steel, forget the past
You know ya make me wanna scream
Wanna squeeze you tight
Like a figure in a distant dream
You fade into the night
Laser light cuts across the room
L Plays a hot guitar
Point to the midnightmoon
It's still too far
[chorus]
奴から逃げ出せ!
呪われたDoctorから
すぐに逃げ出せ!
鉄の扉の中
壁は冷たく
あせる気持ちをまるで
あざ笑いさ
終りのない日々が
オレの心 痛めて追いつめる
Take me away from here forever!
Take me away from here forever!
生き残るには今
奴から逃げ出せ!
呪われたDoctorから
すぐに逃げ出せ!
終りのない日々が
オレの心 痛めて追いつめる
Take me away from here forever!
Take me away from here forever!
Take me away from here forever!
Take me away from here forever!
The dying swan of sad creation, going fast away
We are born again like a phoenix passing
Vanish like a soldier's death
Hear the breath of moving thunder
Red hot blow the ashes to the sky
[chorus]
Shadows of war, screamin' past lies
Shadows of war, emotional ties
It comes, a deeper nightmare
Fly away to the holy place
Can the keeper guide forever
Will they make us pay?
We are born again like a phoenix passing
Vanish like a soldier's death
Hear the breath of moving thunder
Red hot blow the ashes to the sky
[chorus]
Can the rulers guide forever, will they make us pay?
We are born again like a phoenix passing
Vanish like a soldier's death
Hear the breath of moving thunder
Red hot blow the ashes to the sky
[chorus]
Drive until I reach the view
Where we used to try and see
Our dreams come true
Stop the car, light a cigarette
Fill the air with the radio
And there's nothing I can do
But think of you
I was the one who talked about the other man
I thought he was my friend, but you had other plans
I just can't take the chance, there ain't no looking back
Just a victim of circumstance, I helped you fall in love, so
Let it go, let it go. Yeah, you gotta let it go, let it go
When I dial your telephone number
It's like you're never home
But I know it isn't true
What's he doing to you
I don't like to sleep alone, no
That don't seem to bother you
As long as you are having fun
You don't care what you do
I was the one who talked about the other man
I thought he was my friend, but you had other plans
It's all gone by so fast, there ain't no looking back
Just a victim of circumstance, I helped you fall in love, so
Let it go, let it go. Yeah, you gotta let it go, let it go
I just can't take the chance, there ain't no looking back
Just a victim of circumstance, I helped you fall in love, so
Let it go, let it go. Yeah, you gotta let it go, let it go
The ground is now falling, release the dragon that flies
Welcome to the fight of night
We're in for some ride
Destination is black and white
Nowhere left you can hide
Five hundred faces, one thousand eyes
Look at the ticket, see what it buy
The storm is approaching, the dark clouds are choking the air
The tower is falling, the cold wind are calling bewar
Hold on to your Sanity
We are moving away
Believe in humanity
It's time we must pay
Five hundred voices, one thousand cries
Crying for mercy, they harmonise
Think of what might have been
If the worlds collide
Think of what you have seen
Time will decide
We're gonna light the sky
They all will feel us go
Don't even question why
No-one will ever know
Five hundred faces, one thousand eyes
Feel the teardrops, they cut the ties
Five hundred voices, one thousand eyes
Crying for mercy, they harmonise
Force fight, blow out, he won't let you decide
Shoot out, knock down, beat up and bottle smashed
The skies are looming darker in his mind
As nightfall comes, he moves into the skyline
See the madness in his wild eyes tonight
Terror, in the night
Face to face, with the law, face to face, hatred grows
Place to place, against the light, face to face
Breaking, smashing, he will assume his role
He is a kill machine, way out of control
Dying voices, cry out for life in vain
Used up human souls go down in flames
This man upon whom the sun has gone down
Plays his deadly game in every little town
The turning wheels of life, with all their might
Cry into the light
Face to face, with the law, face to face, hatred grows
Place to place, against the light, place to place
Come on and cruise tonight, the streets are calling
Don't ever quit the fight, no sense in stalling
Let loose and feel the might, he's gonna see through you
As nightfall comes, he moves into the skyline
See the madness in his wild eyes tonight
Terror, in the night
Face to face, with the law, face to face, hatred grows
Place to place, against the light, place to place
心孤独な道化師
今日は笑えない
この腕の中 抱き寄せたなら
涙で息も詰まって…
こんなにお前が やつれたなんて
もう離れない…
I am so lonely, so what can I do?
Ooh baby, ooh baby…
I am so lonely, so lonely for you
Ooh baby, ooh baby…
帰る所は無いと何もかも拾てて来たさ
心孤独な道化師
今日は泣けない
この腕の中 抱き寄せたなら
涙で息も詰まって…
こんなにお前が やつれたなんて
もう離れない…
I am so lonely, so what can I do?
Ooh baby, ooh baby…
I am so lonely, so lonely for you
Ooh baby, ooh baby…
薄ら笑いの狂言者
今宵はあいつの涙雨
洗い流して
お前の言葉をほしいだけ
Mirror!
とこしえお前はオレの
ときめく心をなぐさめ
目には映らぬけれど
愛に飢えてる
見つめるだけなら 気が狂う
おしえておくれ鏡よ早く
Mirror!
おしえてよ
Mirror!
とこしえお前はオレの
ときめく心をなぐさめ
目には映らぬけれど
愛に飢えてる
見つめるだけなら 気が狂う
おしえておくれ鏡よ早く
Mirror!
おしえてよ
Mirror!
おしえてよ
Mirror! Mirror! Mirror!
おしえてよ
Mirror!
You are not the only one who's in pain!
Do what you like!
You are grown man!
Well, we're gonna rock and roll you
Come and get on your seat
We're gonna make you feel alright
Hey, you wanna go crazy tonight!
Let me hear you shout and scream
You make me mad and wild
Well, we're gonna rock and pile you
We're gonna do our best
The best kicks you in the head, alright
Yeah, it's gonna get crazy tonight
Let me hear you all go wild
[chorus]
Rock and roll crazy night
You are the heroes tonight
Rock and roll crazy night
You are the hero
M.Z.A. ...
You come to see the show
Well, we're gonna rock and shock you
Come on get on your feet
The sound hits you in the face, alright
Ohh, let's get so crazy tonight
Let me hear you rock and roll
[chorus]
すでに F-X-X-X UP
I know I'm goin' goin' crazy
Fire! Fire! All night long ma ma...
Money! Money! Money more and more
すでに F-X-X-X UP
I know I'm goin' goin' crazy
Money Money Takes me more! more! more!
Speed more speed
Please don't take me close your eyes
You want me you take me, it's in your eyes
Oh no.....
Woman! Woman dangerous to me
とても B-E-A-U-T-Y
I know I'm going going crazy
Woman! Woman dangerous to me
Fire! Fire! Burning more and more
すでに F-X-X-X UP
I know I'm goin' goin' crazy
Fire! Fire! All night long ma ma...
Fire! Fire! Burning more and more
すでに F-X-X-X UP
I know I'm goin' goin' crazy
Fire! Fire! All night long ma ma...
Speed more speed
Please don't take me close your eyes
You want me you take me, it's in your eyes
Oh no.....
| Minoru Niihara | Vocals, Lyrics |
| Akira Takasaki | Guitars |
| Masayoshi Yamashita | Bass |
| Munetaka Higuchi (R.I.P. 2008) | Drums |
Review
Let's start by saying that there's nothing in this world that I love more than double CD live albums. They make up a substantial part of my Rock & Metal collection. You may or may not have heard of Loudness, they are a band famous for the awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping skills of Akira Takasaki on Guitar, but I think that the rest of the band are just as strong. And especially on stage. Minoru Niihara's raw and soulful vocals surprise me every time. It would be a shame that people might want to mock his English accent, as it's not too bad really, especially for a japanese singer. Masayoshi Yamashita on Bass is very solid, playing technical and intelligent basslines all the way through. Best Japanese bassist? Quite possibly. And of course, the incomparable Munetaka Hichi on drums. He showcases a true drumming talent, especially on his solo, which encompasses some interesting techniques. So a truly talented four-piece then? And they pull all those amazing studio moves off on stage? Oh, yes. Read on....
The show starts off with their self-titled theme track, Loudness. This is great stuff, a perfect example of passionate japanese metal. The next track is probably the weakest track, Rock Shock. Some silly lyrics spoil this track, which is still fun. Next up is the down-tempo Dark Desire, which is a really atmospheric number. Streetlife Dreams follows, which is also a good slower song. The next song, one of Loudness' best, named 'Crazy Doctor', has really ludicrous lyrics but a great melody and beat, a great track overall and my favourite ever Loudness song. Geraldine, an early gem, is the next track, and is played to great effect. The bass and drum solo is also good, proving that these players are truly world-class. Then Akira comes in with the clean but technical solo guitar intro to Shadows of War (Ashes in the Sky). This is a really good song, slower but still heavy.
The second disc, and the show just gets hotter. Let It Go is a later-era Van Helen-esque number, probably the poppiest Loudness song ever. Another crowd-pleasing pop song follows in the form of One Thousand Eyes. The crowd (Yoyogi, Tokyo) is just loving it, then we get Face to Face, a good solid metal song. Ares' Lament, a ballad, follows, and this is a good example of Minoru Niihara's emotional vocals. Next up is In The Mirror, one of the Loudness classics, and a really excellent song. Track 6 of CD 2 is the guitar solo, which is really a treat for those of you who like them, like me. For the rest, it may be a little boring. After a brief fade out-fade in, we get Crazy Night, a really catchy number, and a good song with fun lyrics. Last song is Speed, predictably a speed-metal tune. It's considered a Loudness classic, but I don't like it as much as some. It's still great fun, with great guitar, and is usually played at the end of a gig, as in this case. The last track, Farewell, is a nice finale theme, put on the PA but not played live.
Sorry for the long review, maybe the track-by-track was unnecessary, but I assure you, if you like Loudness or 80s-era live heavy metal albums, you can't go wrong with this release. The performance is flawless, and the production is great. All the instruments are heard perfectly. It's technical, emotional and loud! OTT 80s metal just the way it should be. Buy it now.
