Blue Blood is the second record release and
major label debut of Japanese band
X Japan. It is arguably the most influential Asian rock album of all time. A huge majority of contemporary Japanese acts name
Blue Blood as the most important rock record in their musical education.
Released in 1989, the album displays a wide variety of musical styles, most prominently the
classical education of band leader
Yoshiki, combined with
speed metal riffing and
Toshi's shout-singing vocals. The sheer volume of recognizable songs on the record is astounding; at times, it plays like a greatest hits compilation.
1.
Prologue (~World Anthem)
words: Yoshiki
music: F. Marino
2.
Blue Blood
words & music: Yoshiki
3.
Week End*
words & music: Yoshiki
4.
East Fight Rambling
words: Toshi
music:
Taiji
5.
X*
words: Hitomi Shiratori
music: Yoshiki
6.
Endless Rain*
words & music: Yoshiki
7.
Kurenai*
words & music: Yoshiki
8.
Xclamation
music:
hide & Taiji
9.
Orgasm
words: Hitomi Shiratori
music: Yoshiki
10.
Celebration*
words & music: hide
11.
Rose of Pain
words & music: Yoshiki
12.
Unfinished
words & music: Yoshiki
An asterisk (*) designates a song released as a
single.