| Meltdown | ||||
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Recorded | November 1990 at Millbrook Sound Studios in Millbrook, New York | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock | |||
| Length | 50:13 | |||
| Label | Relativity | |||
| Producer | Vinnie Moore | |||
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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]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 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]
All tracks are written by Vinnie Moore
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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