EARTHSHAKER don't look back RT07-2095

A Crossover Anthem: Earthshaker’s ’Don’t Look Back’ (RT07-2095)

Let’s explore a significant crossover hit from Japanese hard rock legends Earthshaker. This is their 1988 7-inch single, “Don’t Look Back,” released on the Eastworld label with the catalog number RT07-2095.

Issued on May 25, 1988, this 45 RPM vinyl holds a special place in the band’s discography. The two tracks on this single were famously used as the opening and ending themes for the popular 1988 anime series Chouon Senshi Borgman (Sonic Soldier Borgman).

The single features two tracks, both arranged by Earthshaker:
A: Don’t Look Back
B: Forever

The A-side showcases the band’s signature melodic hard rock style, with lyrics by vocalist Masafumi Nishida and music by guitarist Shinichiro Ishihara. The B-side, “Forever,” is a powerful track with music composed by keyboardist Toshio Egawa.

RT07-2095 stands as a fantastic snapshot of Earthshaker’s mainstream success, linking their powerful rock sound directly to the world of classic 80s anime. The original release came in a pocket sleeve with a one-sided lyric insert.