Meltdown (Vinnie Moore album)
Appearance
Meltdown | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Recorded | November 1990 at Millbrook Sound Studios in Millbrook, New York | |||
Genre | Instrumental rock | |||
Length | 50:13 | |||
Label | Relativity | |||
Producer | Vinnie Moore | |||
Vinnie Moore chronology | ||||
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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
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
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
[edit]All tracks are written by Vinnie Moore
No. | Title | Length |
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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
[edit]- Vinnie Moore – guitar, production
- Joe Franco – drums
- Greg Smith – bass
- Paul Orofino – engineering
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
References
[edit]- ^ "Music". Part II. Newsday. 9 Sep 1991. p. 44.
- ^ a b Varga, George (November 17, 1991). "Five new albums for six-string lovers". The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. E2.
- ^ Kempf, Cristi (November 15, 1991). "Guitar guru Moore rides high on 'Meltdown' tour". Weekend Plus. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 13.
- ^ Caudle, Todd (24 Jan 1992). "Guitar wizard Moore living up to expectations". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. p. D7.
- ^ Taylor, Robert. "Meltdown - Vinnie Moore". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ^ a b Hermann, Brenda (14 Nov 1991). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ Joyce, Mike (8 Nov 1991). "Less Can Be Moore As Guitarist Finds". The Washington Post. p. N15.