REACTION insane HML-001
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Artist = REACTION
Title = insane
Label = DANGER CRUE
Catalog# = HML-001
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1985
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
9trk, 2nd pressing with red sticker on cover, limited released for 1000copies only
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Driving Towards Madness: Reaction’s Debut ‘Insane’ (HML-001 – 2nd Pressing)
Today’s entry dives into the raw beginnings of the aggressive Japanese heavy metal band Reaction, focusing on their debut studio album, “Insane,” released on the legendary independent label Danger Crue with the catalog number HML-001. This specific copy is the second pressing, identifiable by the red sticker on the cover.
Issued in 1985, this 9-track, 12-inch vinyl LP marked Reaction’s powerful arrival onto the burgeoning underground J-Metal scene. Danger Crue was a crucial label for fostering heavy and often aggressive bands outside the major system, making it the perfect home for Reaction’s intense sound.
“Insane” unleashed the band’s signature style in its earliest, rawest form. Known for their high-energy blend of heavy metal often bordering on speed and thrash, Reaction stood out with ferocious guitar riffs, a relentless rhythm section, and particularly unique, instantly identifiable vocals. As a debut album on an influential indie label like Danger Crue, “Insane” captures the band’s untamed power and hunger, delivering pure, unadulterated aggression.
HML-001 is a foundational release in Reaction’s discography and a significant artifact of the 80s Japanese underground metal scene. For fans of intense, aggressive J-Metal with a distinctive edge, “Insane” remains a coveted and essential debut, with this second pressing being a notable variant for collectors.