ANTHEM tightrope K28P628
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Artist = ANTHEM
Title = tightrope
Label = NEXUS
Catalog# = K28P628
Barcode = 4988003003739
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1986
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Let’s focus on the powerhouse second album from Japanese heavy metal legends Anthem, “Tightrope.” Released on April 21, 1986, via the Nexus label (King Records), this 12-inch vinyl LP (catalog number K28P 628) solidified their status as leaders of the J-Metal scene. This particular copy retains its original outer shrinkwrap with the hype sticker.
Following their explosive debut, “Tightrope” delivered another blistering collection of pure, high-energy heavy metal. Produced by the band and engineered/mastered by Ken Kessie, the album boasts a powerful and polished sound, perfectly capturing the classic lineup’s formidable skills: Eizo Sakamoto’s soaring vocals, Hiroya Fukuda’s sharp guitar riffs, Naoto Shibata’s driving bass, and Takamasa “Mad” Ohuchi’s thunderous drumming.
The album is packed with anthems, including standout tracks like “Victim In Your Eyes,” “Night After Night,” “Death To Death,” and the iconic “Tightrope Dancer.” It showcases the band’s consistent, high-quality songwriting and energetic performance, cementing their signature sound.
K28P 628 is a quintessential 80s J-Metal release, capturing Anthem at their peak. The original release came with a fold-open lyric insert, and some initial copies also included a sticker, making it a prized item for fans of classic Japanese heavy metal.