| Chromaticity | ||||
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| Released | August 7, 2001 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Studio | Neverland Studio (Novato, California) Barry Sparks' home studio (Arizona) [2] | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock | |||
| Length | 50:45 [3] | |||
| Label | Shrapnel | |||
| Producer | Tony MacAlpine, Steve Smith | |||
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Chromaticity is the ninth studio album by guitarist Tony MacAlpine, released on August 7, 2001 through Shrapnel Records.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
Glenn Astarita at AllMusic gave Chromaticity three stars out of five, saying that "Simply put, MacAlpine possesses enormous chops!" He also praised the contributions of drummer Steve Smith and bassist Barry Sparks. [4]
All music is composed by Tony MacAlpine, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Christmas Island" | 5:43 |
| 2. | "Chromaticity" | 5:35 |
| 3. | "City Beneath the Sea" | 6:14 |
| 4. | "Digitalis Destructi" | 4:39 |
| 5. | "Isis" | 5:21 |
| 6. | "Prince of Light" | 4:36 |
| 7. | "Still Valley" | 5:05 |
| 8. | "Avenger" | 5:08 |
| 9. | "Eye of the Soul" | 6:08 |
| 10. | "Etude Nr. 8 Op. 10" (Frédéric Chopin) | 2:16 |
| Total length: | 50:45 | |
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