MURASAKI impact BMC-3006
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Artist = MURASAKI
Title = impact
Label = BOURBON
Catalog# = BMC-3006
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1977
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
7trk, promo sample, white label
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Making an Impact: Murasaki’s Sophomore Album (BMC-3006)
Today we delve back into the influential sounds of Okinawan hard rock pioneers, Murasaki (紫), focusing on their second studio album, “Impact,” released on Bourbon Records with the catalog number BMC-3006, promo sample white labels.
Issued in 1976, this 12-inch vinyl LP followed hot on the heels of their self-titled debut, further showcasing the band’s powerful musical vision. “Impact” solidified Murasaki’s position as a leading force emerging from the unique Okinawan rock scene, delivering their signature blend of hard rock inspired by British giants like Deep Purple and Uriah Heep.
The album continues to highlight the band’s key strengths: the dynamic interplay between heavy, driving guitar riffs and prominent, often virtuosic keyboard and organ passages. This instrumental prowess is coupled with strong English vocals, reflecting their origins performing for diverse audiences in Okinawa. “Impact” delivers another powerful collection of expertly crafted hard rock tracks, showcasing their developing songwriting and undeniable musical chemistry.
BMC-3006 stands as another essential document of early Japanese hard rock and the specific flavor of the Okinawan scene. For fans and collectors, “Impact” is a crucial sophomore effort that captures the energy and talent of these pioneering musicians.