BOW WOW x bomber SM25-5066

Sci-Fi Hard Rock: Bow Wow’s ‘X Bomber’ Soundtrack (SM25-5066)

Today’s entry explores a unique and fascinating project from Japanese hard rock pioneers Bow Wow: their soundtrack album for the sci-fi marionette television series “X Bomber” (known internationally as “Star Fleet”). This 12-inch vinyl LP was released in 1980 on SMS Records with the catalog number SM25-5066 with obi.

Titled “組曲Xボンバー” (Kumikyoku X Bomber – Suite X Bomber), this album finds Bow Wow lending their considerable musical talents to create the score for the popular tokusatsu puppet show. This collaboration resulted in a collection of tracks that adapted the band’s signature powerful hard rock sound for a dramatic, science fiction setting.

Listeners can expect Bow Wow’s characteristic blend of driving guitar riffs, virtuosic solos, potent rhythm section work, and strong vocals, but often structured around the themes and moods required for the TV series. The album features both instrumental pieces likely used as background music and full vocal songs, including the show’s memorable opening and ending themes.

SM25-5066 stands as a unique item in the Bow Wow discography. It showcases their versatility and ability to apply their hard rock prowess to a different medium, creating a compelling soundtrack that resonated with fans of both the band and the TV show. It’s a fantastic collector’s item representing a cool intersection of Japanese hard rock and classic tokusatsu culture.