MAKE-UP born to be hard AF-7353
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Artist = MAKE-UP
Title = born to be hard
Label = COLUMBIA
Catalog# = AF-7353
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1985
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Forged in Metal: Make-Up’s ‘Born To Be Hard’ (AF-7353)
Let’s explore the third studio album from the Japanese heavy metal band Make-Up, titled “Born To Be Hard.” Released on May 21, 1985, via the Columbia label (Nippon Columbia), this 12-inch vinyl LP carries the catalog number AF-7353. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Following their previous album “Straight Liner,” “Born To Be Hard” finds Make-Up further refining their signature sound, expertly balancing powerful heavy metal instrumentation with strong, often lyrical melodies and dramatic arrangements. Produced by the band themselves, the album showcases their cohesive musical vision.
“Born To Be Hard” delivers a strong collection of tracks that exemplify classic 80s J-Metal. Songs like the standout “Rainy Road” and “Find Out” are considered timeless classics by fans, while tracks such as “Mr. Tokyo City” capture a distinct urban atmosphere. The album features the core lineup delivering their characteristic blend: soaring vocals, skillful guitar work, prominent keyboards providing texture, and a driving rhythm section.
AF-7353 captures Make-Up solidifying their place in the J-Metal scene with an album noted for its balance of power and melody. For fans of polished, dramatic, and melodic heavy metal from the era, “Born To Be Hard” remains an essential listen.