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Forging Legends: Make-Up’s ‘Rock Legend Of Boys & Girls’ (AF-7396)

Let’s delve into the fourth studio album from Japanese hard rock band Make-Up, titled “Rock Legend Of Boys & Girls.” Released on December 21, 1985, via the Columbia label (Nippon Columbia), this 12-inch vinyl LP carries the catalog number AF-7396. This specific copy retains its original outer shrinkwrap with the obisticker intact.

Arriving the same year as their “Born To Be Hard” album, “Rock Legend Of Boys & Girls” is often hailed by fans as a masterpiece and the band’s definitive work. Co-produced by Hiroyuki Munekiyo, the album showcases an exceptional balance of styles, from ballads (“Man And Woman”) and mid-tempo rockers to speedy, hard-hitting tracks. It’s lauded for its high-quality songwriting and the peak performance of the classic lineup.

The album masterfully blends powerful instrumentation, fulfilling the band’s desire for a harder, more guitar-driven sound, with the emotionally rich, beautiful melodies often associated with Japanese popular music (kayōkyoku). Tracks like the anthemic “Kill The Night” (famously used as a hard rock radio show theme), the catchy “Machine Baby,” and the memorable “Man And Woman” exemplify this perfect fusion. Recorded across multiple studios, the album boasts a polished sound.

Considered by many to be a timeless classic, “Rock Legend Of Boys & Girls” (AF-7396) captures Make-Up at their creative zenith, delivering a diverse yet cohesive album that stands as a unique and essential piece of 80s Japanese hard rock. The original release came generously packaged with an insert, poster, and questionnaire card.