Album Review: Doctor You're Just Calling For by Inspire (1987)
Alright, buckle up, because this one’s a wild ride. Released in 1987, Doctor You're Just Calling For by Inspire is that under-the-radar Heavy Metal gem you didn’t know you needed. Hailing from Japan and brought to us by M.A.R. Records, this album feels like a time capsule of raw energy and unapologetic shredding. It’s not perfect—heck, it’s kinda rough around the edges—but man, does it hit hard when it wants to.
Let’s talk tracks. First up, "Leads To The Lights." This song grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. It opens with this gnarly riff that sounds like someone just woke up their amp after a decade-long nap. The vocals are all over the place but in the best way possible—like they’re trying to scream through a thunderstorm. There’s something about the chaotic drumming halfway through that sticks with me; it’s messy, sure, but it’s got soul. You can tell these guys weren’t chasing perfection—they were chasing passion, and boy, did they catch it.
Then there’s the title track, "Doctor ~ You're Just Calling For..... ~." What even is that title? Feels like someone couldn’t decide whether to add more dots or stop entirely. But don’t let the weird punctuation fool ya—this thing is heavy as hell. The guitar work here is relentless, like a jackhammer on steroids. And those lyrics? Pure drama. I’m still not entirely sure what “calling for” means, but honestly, who cares? It’s Heavy Metal poetry at its finest—or messiest, depending on how you look at it. Every time I hear this track, I find myself air-guitaring so hard I almost knock over my coffee mug.
Inspire wasn’t out here reinventing the wheel, but they didn’t need to. They took the classic Heavy Metal blueprint and gave it a Japanese twist—raw, unpredictable, and dripping with attitude. Listening to this album feels like stepping into a sweaty underground club where everyone’s headbanging without a care in the world.
So yeah, if you’re into obscure '80s metal albums that feel like they were recorded in someone’s garage (but make no mistake, a cool garage), give Doctor You're Just Calling For a spin. Oh, and here’s a thought—what if Inspire knew exactly how bonkers their music would sound decades later? Maybe they laughed about it while recording. Or maybe they were just really into dots. Either way, it works.
