The band's 1995 debut on Canyon International is a landmark release in Japanese alternative rock. The album showcases Bad Moon Rising's signature blend of melodic hooks and raw, distorted guitars.
- "Opium for the Masses" was recorded at Onkio Haus in Tokyo. The album was produced by Masao Nakagawa. It reached number 32 on the Oricon charts.
- The album was released on April 28, 1995, by Canyon International. It is considered a seminal work in the Japanese indie rock scene.
- The single "Fire Inside" was also released from this album and received moderate airplay on independent radio stations. The band disbanded in 1998 after releasing two more albums.
Bad Moon Rising was a Japanese alternative rock band that formed in 1994. They released their debut album, "Opium for the Masses", in 1995.
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