Search - Vinnie Moore :: Defying Gravity

Not a bad album, but disappointing for a master like Vinnie

geetarfreak | Utah | 03/22/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"In my opinion, this is my least favorite Vinnie Album. Other than some of the acoustic songs, none of the songs grabbed me. I have all of Vinnie's albums and this one sounds like he ran out of ideas. The best albums in my opinion are "Out of Nowhere" and "Minds Eye". Those albums seemed to have a lot more to them. His chops are awesome as always, but the album is a little boring. I do enjoy the acoustic numbers and a few electric ones, but Vinnie has done better. Vinnie fans will still enjoy this one, but I will never say it is his best. I feel like it's his worst, but even Vinnie's worst is still pretty good. 3.5 stars. Vinnie, it's time to get a little more variety."

4.5 Stars...can't believe you missed the most important poin

That Guy | 12/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you like Vinnie Moore, pick up this album. It's friggin' great. That being said, the two most important aspects of said album are these:

1) The Goddamn Tightest Rhythm Section (Maybe) Ever = Steve Smith & Dave LaRue!!!!!

2) The mix/mastering/production is terrible (as is basically every Shrapnel release ever). Start a petition. Get Varney to cough up the loot to remix AND remaster his entire catalogue so maybe we can get some big drums and audible bass in the speakers. Same with the Steve Morse stuff sometimes...the mixes are just baaaad.



Other than that, a MIGHTY piece of shred-work. Easily one of my favorites in the "guitar" genre. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"