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Memory Crash
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The 1980s were littered with six-string shredders who pushed the instrument to the max in the realm of hard rock/heavy metal. But
look-alike
(who gained great success and acclaim as the guitarist in
's band) was the king six-stringer of the pop genre. And while he had reunited with
during the early 21st century,
also managed to continue issuing solo albums on his own, as evidenced by the 2008 release
. The mostly instrumental album certainly showcases
' instrumental prowess, but also touches upon styles not usually associated with this mile-high-haired guitarist, including his love of vintage prog rock (namely,
). And there are flashes of
-like deja vu, such as the
acoustic guitar included on the track
(before leading into a carbon copy groove of
's
off his classic 1973 release
). Elsewhere, you'll find a tune that would make
proud,
a kickass cover of
(which features a cameo by
of
on vocals), and an album-closing acoustic ballad/love song,
While he may not have racked up the amount of guitar magazine front covers as
and
in the big '80s,
could certainly keep pace with the rest of the pack in the solo department. And this is proven once and for all with
. ~ Greg Prato