5X live x WTP-80151
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Artist = 5X
Title = live x
Label = EASTWORLD
Catalog# = WTP-80151
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1982
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Documenting Live Power: 5X’s ‘Live-X’ (WTP-80151)
Today’s entry focuses on capturing the raw stage energy of the Japanese hard rock band 5X. We are looking at their live album, “Live-X,” released on the Eastworld label (Toshiba EMI) with the catalog number WTP-80151, white labels promo sample pressing with obi.
Issued in 1982, this 12-inch vinyl LP arrived shortly after their studio album “Human Target,” offering fans a chance to experience the band’s powerful performance in a live setting. 5X was known for its commanding stage presence, largely centered around the iconic vocals of Carmen Maki, a respected figure in Japanese rock.
“Live-X” delivers exactly what the title implies: the unadulterated sound of 5X performing live. Listeners can expect energetic renditions of tracks likely drawn from their studio albums, showcasing their potent blend of classic hard rock riffs, bluesy undertones, and Maki’s powerful, soulful vocal delivery. Live albums often capture a rawer, more immediate feel than studio recordings, and this release undoubtedly aimed to bottle that specific energy.
WTP-80151 serves as a vital document of 5X as a performing unit during their peak early 80s period. For fans of the band and collectors of classic Japanese hard rock, “Live-X” offers an essential glimpse into the power they generated on stage, fronted by one of the scene’s most distinctive voices.