HAMADA, MARI in the precious age VIH-28299
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Artist = HAMADA, MARI
Title = in the precious age
Label = INVITATION
Catalog# = VIH-28299
Barcode = 4988002128587
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1987
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Polished Evolution: Mari Hamada’s ‘In the Precious Age’ (VIH-28299)
Today we revisit the illustrious career of Japan’s premier female rock vocalist, Mari Hamada, focusing on her seventh studio album, “In the Precious Age,” released with the catalog number VIH-28299, promo/sample pressing.
Issued in 1987 on the Invitation label (Victor), this 12-inch vinyl LP marked a significant step in Hamada’s stylistic evolution. While her early albums were firmly rooted in heavy metal, “In the Precious Age” saw her embrace a more sophisticated and polished sound, leaning heavily into the melodic rock and AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) styles popular internationally during that period.
This shift was emphasized by the album’s production, handled by Greg Edward (known for his work with artists like Stevie Nicks and Jeff Beck) and Tom Keane, and the prominent use of high-profile international session musicians. The album features contributions from renowned players such as guitarists Michael Landau and Dan Huff, bassists Leland Sklar and Abraham Laboriel Sr., and drummers Jeff Porcaro (Toto) and John Keane, lending the record a distinctly polished, West Coast AOR feel.
Despite the move towards a more melodic rock sound, the album still retains a rock edge and showcases Hamada’s powerful, emotive vocals across a collection of well-crafted songs. “In the Precious Age” (VIH-28299) represents a key moment where Hamada successfully transitioned her immense vocal talent into a more mainstream-friendly, yet still high-quality, rock framework, further broadening her appeal and solidifying her status as a top-tier artist.