Greg Howe is the first studio album by guitarist Greg Howe, released in 1988 by Shrapnel Records.[1] Prior to its recording, Howe had sent a demo tape to Shrapnel founder Mike Varney in 1987, after which he was signed to the label.[2]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Studio | Prairie Sun Recording, Cotati, California | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock | |||
| Length | 41:44 | |||
| Label | Shrapnel | |||
| Producer | Mike Varney | |||
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 5/10[3] |
Andy Hinds at AllMusic described Greg Howe as "fresh compared to the melodramatic work of peers like, say, Vinnie Moore" and "a high-octane, indulgent rock romp. Worth hearing." He also listed "Kick It All Over" and "The Pepper Shake" as highlights.[1] Martin Popoff in his Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal found the album "not all heavy, but for the most part, fruity, pop-tastic and colourful", while Howe's guitar playing reminded him of George Lynch.[3]
In a 2009 article by Guitar World magazine, the album was ranked 10th on the all-time top 10 list of shred albums.[4] As of 2006 it remains Howe's best-selling release.[2]
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Greg Howe
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kick It All Over" | 5:03 |
| 2. | "The Pepper Shake" | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Bad Racket" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Super Unleaded" | 5:38 |
| 5. | "Land of Ladies" | 4:25 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Straight Up" | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Red Handed" | 5:23 |
| 8. | "After Hours" | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Little Rose" | 5:50 |
| Total length: | 41:44 | |
Personnel
editMusicians
- Greg Howe – guitar
- Billy Sheehan – bass
- Atma Anur – drums
Production
- Steve Fontano – engineer, mixing
- Mark "Mooka" Rennick – mixing
- Joe Marquez, Marc Reyburn – assistant engineers
- Steve Hall – mastering
- Mike Varney – producer
References
edit- ^ a b c Hinds, Andy. "Greg Howe - Greg Howe review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Archived from the original on 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ^ a b Malusardi, Guglielmo (October 2006). "Interview: Greg Howe". Guitar Nine.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-08. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ^ a b Popoff, Martin (1 November 2005). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. p. 163. ISBN 978-1894959315.
- ^ Guitar World Staff (7 September 2009). "Top 10 Shred Albums of All Time". Guitar World. Archived from the original on 28 May 2011. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
External links
edit- Greg Howe "Greg Howe" at Guitar Nine