Meltdown (Vinnie Moore album)

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]

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)

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.