Tokyo Blade - No Remorse/Burning Down Paradise
Formed in 1981 Tokyo Blade was part of the so-called New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. The history of Tokyo Blade is marked by numerous line-up changes . The band's sixth album "No Remorse" is also recorded with a completely different line-up compared to the early 80's.

Guitarist Andy Boulton has been the pulse and turning point of the band's turmoil history. Boulton started over again and assembled fresh labor for "No Remorse", which was released in 1989. The album split Tokyo Blade's fan base because the band moved away from the distinctive New Wave of British Heavy metal sound.
 
Revisiting the album a handful of great tunes stand out. The moody Chains of Love has some brilliant guitar work and a guitar sound much like Gary Moore's G-Force.

Moonlight in Martini is catchy mixing pop melody with Tokyo Blade's New Wave of British Heavy Metal roots. Even though the band was not rehearsed before the recording session Andy Boulton had some tasty melody lines up his sleeve - Tears are not enough is the perfect example.

In 1995 original members vocalist Alan Marsh and guitarist Andy Boulton renewed their musical partnership and started playing again as Tokyo Blade. Late 1995 the album "Burning Down Paradise" was released. The album sounds good since its held up by a solid production. "Burning Down Paradise" didn't regain any lost territory mainly because in 1995 traditional Heavy Metal was "out"

Alan Marsh's voice sounds good throughout the entire album. The album is a consistent meat and potatoes Hard Rock/Metal album with Only the Strong survive as the standout track.

Musically this might not be the best reissue Lemon Recordings has done, but the label might be the best reissue label in the world.

This new 2:1 package features re-mastered discs, new notes by respected journalist Dave Ling who has interviewed founder member Boulton for the notes that make up the enhanced booklet.

Written by Michael
Friday, April 8, 2011
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Lemon Recordings - 2011

Tracklisting
No Remorse:

1000 Years(Intro)
The Eye Of The Storm
Chains Of Love
Dark Night Over Paradise
Moonlight In Martini
5 Inch Catwalk
Crystal Gold
Angel
Tears Are Not Enough
Shadows Of Insanity
Call Me Angel
Fever
Stop It Or Drop

Burning Down Paradise:

Friend In Need
Flashpoint Serenade
Kickback
Wing And A Prayer
Hot Breath
Head Full Of Bad Wiring
Papering The Crack
Get Out Of My Face
Only The Strong
Woman In Love


Style
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