5X human target WTP-90152
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Artist = 5X
Title = human target
Label = EASTWORLD
Catalog# = WTP-90152
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year =
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Hard Rock Powerhouse: 5X’s ‘Human Target’ (WTP-90152)
Today’s focus is on the Japanese hard rock band 5X and their album “Human Target,” identified by the catalog number WTP-90152.
Released in 1982 on the Eastworld label (part of Toshiba EMI), this 12-inch vinyl LP captures a band known for its powerful, straightforward hard rock sound, deeply rooted in the classic traditions of the genre but delivered with distinct Japanese energy. 5X was fronted by the charismatic female vocalist Carmen Maki, already a respected figure in Japanese rock from her earlier work (like Carmen Maki & OZ).
“Human Target” showcases this potent combination. Listeners can expect hard-driving riffs, strong, bluesy guitar work, a solid rhythm section, and Maki’s commanding, soulful vocals delivering lyrics often sung in English. The album features tracks that embody the classic hard rock spirit – energetic anthems perfect for rocking out.
Coming relatively early in the 1980s, 5X, alongside contemporaries like Loudness and Earthshaker, helped lay the groundwork for the major heavy metal boom that followed. WTP-90152 is a prime example of their contribution, offering high-quality, powerful hard rock fronted by one of Japan’s most iconic female rock vocalists. It remains a key album for fans of classic Japanese hard rock.