Masquerade - Masquerade (1992) [2014 Japanese Edition]

If there’s a Melodic Hard Rock / AOR album deserving to be rescued from oblivion, that is undoubtedly the self-titled debut from Swedes MASQUERADE. Well, this is exactly what have done the Japanese Marquee / Avalon label, with this awesome remastered reissue plus 5 bonus tracks.

“Masquerade” was originally released in 1992. The sound of this superb release instantly reminds of TNT’s early glory days, and some Def Leppard, at least in their layered background vocals and, overall, is the perfect example of how a great Scandi Melodic Hard Rock album should sound!

Tracks:

01. Gimme All Your Love
02. Four Letter Words
03. Our Time Has Come
04. Sudden Love Affair
05. Ride With The Wind
06. Dawning Of The Day
07. Le Baugeux De Triomphe
08. Wild Child
09. Dancin’ On The Edge
10. Liaison
11. Justice
12. All Night All Day
13. Give It A Shot
14. Lonely World
BONUS TRACKS:
15. Stop
16. Main Attraction
17. Ride With The Wind
18. Lonely Cry
19. Give It A Shot

Personnel:

Tony Yoanson – vocals
Thomas Eric – guitars
Henrik Lundberg – bass
Marco Tapani – drums
Dag Selboskar – session keyboards