BOW WOW telephone SM28-5059

Ringing In the Rock: Bow Wow’s ‘Telephone’ (SM28-5059)

Today we revisit the influential early Japanese hard rock band Bow Wow, focusing on their 1979 studio album, “Telephone,” released on SMS Records with the catalog number SM28-5059.

This 12-inch vinyl LP captures the band several albums into their initial, powerful run. Released in 1979, “Telephone” finds Bow Wow continuing to deliver their signature brand of high-energy hard rock, deeply rooted in the classic British sounds but executed with their unique Japanese intensity and flair.

Led by virtuosic guitar work, the album showcases the band’s tight musicianship and knack for crafting powerful rock anthems. Listeners can expect the driving riffs, soaring guitar solos, potent vocals, and robust rhythm section that characterized Bow Wow’s sound during this productive era. “Telephone” represents the band further honing their style, bridging the gap between their 70s origins and the evolving heavier sounds of the coming decade.

SM28-5059 is another essential piece for fans tracing the history of Japanese hard rock. It captures the legendary Bow Wow delivering another solid collection of powerful, guitar-driven rock during their formative and influential period.