- SteamHammer Records Release
"Crack Jaw" was a heavy metal band from Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany, "Nightout" was the first full length official album. This album was released on 2nd Januray 1985. On the SteamHammer record label with catalog SH 0024. Nightout was never re-released on vinyl. This album "CRACK JAW - Nightout" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos
Released in 1981 on Steamhammer Records, Crack Jaw's "Nightout" is a testament to the raw energy and aggression of the early Teutonic metal scene. While not as commercially successful as some of their contemporaries, the band's debut album captured the essence of the burgeoning German heavy metal movement with its blend of speed, thrash, and traditional metal influences.
Historical Context and Genre
"Nightout" arrived at a time when the German heavy metal scene was beginning to take shape. Bands like Accept, Scorpions, and Warlock were paving the way for a new wave of German metal, characterized by its speed, aggression, and melodic sensibilities. Crack Jaw's music embodied this spirit, with its fast tempos, powerful vocals, and driving rhythms.
The album's music is a fusion of classic heavy metal, thrash metal's intensity, and speed metal's velocity. Tracks like "Nightout," "Demon Rider," and "Heavy Metal Maniacs" are full of adrenaline and attitude, driven by powerful vocals, blazing guitar riffs, and a thunderous rhythm section. The band's sound was a reflection of the growing dissatisfaction with the established order and a desire for a more extreme form of metal.
Musical Exploration
"Nightout" showcases Crack Jaw's songwriting talent and their ability to blend different metal styles. The album features a variety of tempos and moods, from the fast-paced thrashers to the more mid-tempo headbangers. The band's musical exploration is evident in their willingness to experiment with different sounds and structures, creating a diverse and engaging listening experience.
Lyrically, the album tackles themes of rebellion, social commentary, and the heavy metal lifestyle. The lyrics are often aggressive and confrontational, reflecting the frustration and anger of a generation that felt marginalized and misunderstood.
Production and Recording
The album was recorded at Horus Sound Studio in Hannover, a well-known recording facility for German metal bands. The production team, led by engineer Harris Johns, captured the band's raw energy while ensuring a powerful sound that met the standards of the time.
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Music Genre: German Heavy Metal |
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Album Production Information: The album: "CRACK JAW - Nightout" was produced by: Wolfgang Eichholz Wolfgang Eichholz is from Germany doing production, engineering and also a musician. Notable he has been producer of several "Destruction" records and has worked with many European Heavy Metal bands during 1984-1988. Some of these bands include: Black Tears, Crack Jaw , Damien, Destruction , Sodom , Sortilège Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Horst Mueller. Mastering Peter Harenberg This album was recorded at: Caet Studio. Berlin Album cover design: K.D. Heine Album cover photography: Joachim Peters Schnee, Steve Kongard (The Image Bank) Joachim Peters Schnee - Photographer of "Crack Jaw" and all Destruction albums from 1984 until 1988. |
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Record Label & Catalognr: SteamHammer SH 0024 |
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Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year and Country: 1984 Made in Germany |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: CRACK JAW - Nightout |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "CRACK JAW - Nightout" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "CRACK JAW - Nightout" is:
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High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover "CRACK JAW - Nightout" |
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Album Back Cover Photo of "CRACK JAW - Nightout" |
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Inner Sleeve of "CRACK JAW - Nightout" Album |
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Photo of "CRACK JAW - Nightout" 12" LP Record |
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