X - Kurenai Original Japanese Version

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Review by Annie Blevins

Kurenai Original Japanese Version by X: A Wild Ride Through '88 Metal Mayhem Alright, buckle up, because this one’s gonna hit you like a runaway truck full of riffs. Kurenai Original Japanese Version by X is not just an album—it’s a time machine to 1988 Japan, where power metal reigned supreme and Yoshiki (yeah, THAT Yoshiki) was busy cementing his legacy as the mad genius behind it all. Released under Rockin' F, this thing screams heavy metal fireworks from start to finish. Let’s get real for a sec—this isn’t your average rock record. It’s got teeth. And hair. Lots of hair. The genre blend here? Insane. Power metal meets speed metal with a dash of heavy drama that only Japan could pull off in the late ‘80s. Tracks like “Kurenai ” slap hard enough to make your neighbors question their life choices. Seriously, if walls could talk, mine would’ve called the cops already. Now, let me tell ya about two tracks I can’t shake off: First up, obviously, “Kurenai.” Man, this song hits different. Yoshiki wrote both the lyrics and music, so you know it’s dripping with emotion. TOSHI’s vocals are absolutely bonkers—he sounds like he’s summoning demons while crying over lost love. Hide and PATA on guitars? Pure shredding chaos. You feel every note punch through your chest. That opening riff? Iconic. Like, tattoo-it-on-your-arm iconic. If you don’t air-guitar to this, we can’t be friends. Then there’s the raw energy of Taiji holding down bass AND vocals at points. Dude was a powerhouse before anyone even knew what that meant. His grooves lock perfectly with Yoshiki’s drumming—the kind of tightness that makes you wonder how they didn’t explode mid-recording. Oh, and those keyboard bits? Totally unexpected but oddly perfect. They give the whole thing this operatic vibe, like you’re listening to some medieval epic instead of a bunch of dudes rocking out in Tokyo. What sticks with me most is how unhinged yet precise everything feels. This wasn’t just music; it was rebellion wrapped in leather jackets and mascara. Listening to it now feels like finding an old VHS tape of a live show—you half expect the picture to fuzz out any second, but damn if it doesn’t keep going full throttle. Here’s the kicker though: despite its legendary status today, Kurenai almost feels like it shouldn’t work. Too many styles mashed together, too much intensity crammed into one place. But somehow, it does. Beautifully. Messily. Perfectly. So yeah, next time someone asks why Japanese metal matters, hand them this album. Or better yet, blast it loud enough for them to hear without asking. Just don’t blame me when they develop an addiction to Yoshiki’s brilliance.

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Artist: X
Album: Kurenai Original Japanese Version
Rating: 4.8

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Kurenai <Original Japanese Version>

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Catalog Numbers

E-8205

Labels

Rockin' F

Listen online

  • online anhören
  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ouvir online
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lytte på nettet
  • écouter en ligne
  • ascolta in linea

Formats

  • Flexi-disc
  • 7"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Single Sided
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Rockin' F

Credits

RoleCredit
BassTaiji
VoiceTaiji
DrumsYoshiki
KeyboardsYoshiki
GuitarPATA, hide
ProducerX
VocalsTOSHI
Words ByYoshiki
Music ByYoshiki

Notes

  • Rockin' F promo 7" flexi.
  • The song "Kurenai" was first released on X's June 1985 live demo tapes, which were titled "Live" and "Endless Dream". The lyrics were entirely in Japanese, while the next version, released on their April 1988 debut album Vanishing Vision, was entirely in English and began with an intro played by hide on guitar. A flexi disc included within the June 1988 issue of Rockin' f magazine, contained "Kurenai (Original Japanese Version)". It begins with an intro played by Yoshiki on piano and contrary to the title, was mostly in English. The version on 1989's Blue Blood begins with an orchestrated piece, then the guitar intro, and is mostly in Japanese, with only the opening lyrics in English. Only a few months later, the single version was released, although very similar to the recording on Blue Blood, it does not have the orchestrated intro.

Barcodes

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About X

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X Japan (official typeset "X JAPAN") is a rock band lead by drummer , considered to be one of the main pioneers of the Japanese Visual Kei movement. The group, originally named X, was founded by former Dynamite (1977-1978) and Noise (1978-1982) members and while attending high school in Tateyamashi in 1982. In 1985 X moved to Tokyo looking for success and Yoshiki established his own label . The band lineup settled in 1987 with and on guitar and on bass, and one year later X signed their first major deal with . Since the late 80's their fame grew so quickly that the band could perform for the first time at Tokyo Dome (the biggest live hall in Japan) in August 1991. However, during a TV appearance at Music Station on January 31st 1992 it was announced that Taiji had left the band due to musical and image differences. Shortly after that X were denied contract renewal by Sony. X came back with a press conference was held at the Rockfeller Center in New York on August 24 1992 where it was announced that the band has signed a deal with and that would join as the new bassist. Since the band had planned to expand activities overseas, X changed their name to X Japan (initially "X from Japan") to avoid confusion with the American band "X". The band intended to release music overseas and release a new album, but the recording sessions were constantly pushed back due to Yoshiki's health problems caused by spinal disc herniation, the members being busy with solo projects and contract issues with Warner. X Japan eventually resumed full activities in 1995 with the "Dahlia Tour

Name Vars

  • X
  • X ¨Ã¯¹
  • X-Japan
  • iX
  • ¨Ã¯¹

Members

  • Sugizo
  • Yoshiki
  • hide
  • PATA
  • Yoshifumi Yoshida
  • Taiji
  • Kerry
  • Xenon
  • Eddie Van Koide
  • Heath
  • TOSHI
  • Satoru Murakami
  • Hisashi Takai
  • Hikaru Utaka
  • Yuji Izumisawa
  • Isao Hori
  • Atsushi Tokuo
  • Tomoyuki Ogata

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Kurenai Original Japanese Version* by X is a powerhouse of raw metal energy. Released in 1988 in Japan, it blends Power Metal, Speed Metal, and Heavy Metal into one intense package. What’s wild is how Yoshiki wore multiple hats—handling drums, keyboards, songwriting, and production. And Taiji? He didn’t just play bass; he also lent his voice to the mix. Tracks like "Kurenai" became iconic, showcasing TOSHI’s soaring vocals. It’s a true testament to the band’s creativity and talent.