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You can't blame Loudness vocalist Minoru Niihara for leaving the band after the abysmal Hurricane Eyes, but it's a shame he wasn't around for Soldier of Fortune, a far more potent and focused affair than its muddled predecessor. Reunited with producer Max Norman, Loudness thankfully stripped away the superfluous production gloss that sunk the band's last album and crafted a tight, lean set of toothy rockers. And truth be told, new American shouter Mike Vescera -- while lacking Niihara's warmth and personality -- is quite a formidable successor, stepping into his new role with admirable chops and conviction on tunes like "You Shook Me." Guitarist Akira Takasaki, meanwhile, appears to be reinvigorated by the new singer, as he unleashes his most ferocious performances to date.
© Andy Hinds /TiVo
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Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer, Lyricist - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Loudness, Lyricist, MainArtist - Akira Takasaki, Composer - Mike Vescera, Vocals
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Album review
You can't blame Loudness vocalist Minoru Niihara for leaving the band after the abysmal Hurricane Eyes, but it's a shame he wasn't around for Soldier of Fortune, a far more potent and focused affair than its muddled predecessor. Reunited with producer Max Norman, Loudness thankfully stripped away the superfluous production gloss that sunk the band's last album and crafted a tight, lean set of toothy rockers. And truth be told, new American shouter Mike Vescera -- while lacking Niihara's warmth and personality -- is quite a formidable successor, stepping into his new role with admirable chops and conviction on tunes like "You Shook Me." Guitarist Akira Takasaki, meanwhile, appears to be reinvigorated by the new singer, as he unleashes his most ferocious performances to date.
© Andy Hinds /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:20
- Main artists: Loudness
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino - Elektra
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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