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Meltdown (Vinnie Moore album)

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Meltdown
Studio album by
Released1991 (1991)
RecordedNovember 1990 at Millbrook Sound Studios in Millbrook, New York
GenreInstrumental rock
Length50:13
LabelRelativity
ProducerVinnie Moore
Vinnie Moore chronology
Time Odyssey
(1988)
Meltdown
(1991)
Out of Nowhere
(1996)

Meltdown is the third studio album by the American guitarist Vinnie Moore, released in 1991 through Relativity Records.[1][2] Moore wanted to use a singer on the album but could not find a suitable one.[3] He supported the album with a North American tour.[4]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Chicago Tribune[6]
The San Diego Union-Tribune[2]

The Washington Post wrote that "this is fast and furious, finger-flying stuff for the most part, a power trio album devoted to torrid instrumental flights and designed to compete with the likes of Steve Vai."[7] The Chicago Tribune concluded that "Moore's production is intense—much better than that of labelmate Steve Vai—with crisp snares, wicked-yet-smooth guitar squeals and steady low end."[6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Vinnie Moore

No.TitleLength
1."Meltdown"3:34
2."Let's Go"4:35
3."Ridin' High"4:42
4."Earthshaker"4:58
5."Deep Sea"6:34
6."Cinema"5:02
7."Midnight Rain"4:50
8."Where Angels Sing"1:47
9."Check It Out!"5:02
10."Last Chance"3:51
11."Coming Home"5:18
Total length:50:13

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "Music". Part II. Newsday. 9 Sep 1991. p. 44.
  2. ^ a b Varga, George (November 17, 1991). "Five new albums for six-string lovers". The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. E2.
  3. ^ Kempf, Cristi (November 15, 1991). "Guitar guru Moore rides high on 'Meltdown' tour". Weekend Plus. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 13.
  4. ^ Caudle, Todd (24 Jan 1992). "Guitar wizard Moore living up to expectations". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. p. D7.
  5. ^ Taylor, Robert. "Meltdown - Vinnie Moore". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  6. ^ a b Hermann, Brenda (14 Nov 1991). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
  7. ^ Joyce, Mike (8 Nov 1991). "Less Can Be Moore As Guitarist Finds". The Washington Post. p. N15.