Anthem - Hunting Time (1989) [2010, Japan SHM-CD, KICS-91176] (B0009I8VZO)

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This is the second album release by the incarnation of Anthem with Yukio Morikawa on vocals. By this time Yukio Morikawa was a welcome and suitable replacement for Eizo Sakamoto, and his confident (to say the least) vocal delivery indicates that he was comfortable in the recording of this album. Or was he?

Apparently during the recording of this album, he lost his voice and had to have an injection into his throat muscles in order to continue recording. In order to conserve his voice, after his excruciatingly painful injection, he would not talk outside the vocal recording booth and had to communicate via writing on paper. It is in this tradition of military discipline that Anthem is based. Bassist/band leader Naoto Shibata is famous for being rigidly authoritarian as well as always having time for the fans of the band. An ideal band leader if ever there was one, he is an extremely respected bassist figure in the Japanese heavy metal world.

Under the strong leadership of band leader Naoto Shibata, a great album was born. Possibly heavier than it's predecessor, it boasts 8 tracks of heavy metal greatness, many with that '80s futuristic' feel, which some may think is naff but which I adore. More on that in the track by track. Track by track:

1. Juggler ECatchy opening tune, but heavy and driving. The guitar solo, as we have come to expect of Hiroya Fukuda, especially since 'Gypsy Ways' is excellent, with a variety of techniques keeping listeners interested A

2. Hunting Time ETitle track, and the album's best. It was for this track that Morikawa had to endure that injection to make his voice last. Great backing and solo guitar work, and drum performance from an (apparently!) injured Takamasa 'MAD' Ohuchi. A+

3. Evil Touch EGood speed tune. A

4. Tears for the Lovers EA great melancholic tune, with a beautiful intro. A+

5. Sleepless Night ECatchy tune, but with a dramatic guitar line leading us out of the track. This combination of catchiness and drama characterises Morikawa-era Anthem, especially 'Gypsy Ways' and this album. A

6. Jail Break EStarts off as a rocker, but has an amazing bridge section that really draws the attention, a futuristic 80s moment (like 'Key to the City' from Tony MacAlpine's 'Maximum Security' for example, or even parts of 'Somewhere in Time' by Iron Maiden). Effective, but the aforementioned combination of catchiness and drama is unusual. A

7. Let Your Heart Beat EStarts off heavy but turns out to be a real minor-key emotional affair, textured by nice keyboard work in the bridge section, yet again. Anthem are experts in the field of building up to a chorus. Nice dreamy guitar solo melody too. A+

8. Bottle Bottom EA fast rocker, not bad, but doesn't live up to the rest of the album. It just doesn't quite seem to fit the mood of the album. I think it would sit better on the next album, 'No Smoke Without Fire' (1990). Then again maybe not. B+

Seriously, 'Hunting Time' lives up it's predecessor which is itself considered an absolute classic of Japanese heavy metal, Anthem have really hit a sustained creative groove and this is only the second Morikawa-era album! Of course, it's helped by the membersE(especially Hiroya on guitars and MAD on drums) great improvement, probably another consequence of a strong band leader. Anthem have, from the first album to this album, improved greatly as musicians (like Glenn Tipton from Judas Priest, mark of a good musician). Amazing.

The only problem is the number of tracks. Only 8? But then again, if they can keep it consistent, then I'd rather have the strongest group of songs possible, and this album Anthem have got dead left. The track order and selection are optimal. Astounding stuff from this incredible band.

~ maidenpriest, Metal-Archives

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