Ronnie Montrose – The Speed Of Sound

Ronnie Montrose – The Speed Of Sound
Label: GWR RECORDS GWLP 53
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1989
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Tracklist
A1 Mach1 4:25
A2 Black Box 4:35
A3 Hyper-Thrust 3:25
A4 Monolith 3:12
A5 Zero G 4:10
B1 Telstar 3:08
B2 Sidewinder 3:52
B3 Windshear 4:15
B4 VTOL 3:00
B5 Outer Marker Inbound 4:30
Credits
Darrell Anderson - Model Maker
Johnny Badanjek - Drums
Patrick Feehan - Synthesizer
Glenn Letsch - Bass (Electric)
Joe Meek - Composer
Ronnie Montrose - Arranger, Cover Design, Digital Remastering, Electronic Percussion, Engineer, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), MIDI Guitar, Percussion, Photography, Producer, Vocals
Roger Wiersema - Engineer
Review
by Rob Theakston
Riding the wave of his previous solo albums during the late '80s, Ronnie Montrose reached his peak with The Speed of Sound. Not relying so much on drum machines and an overly polished wall of chorused sound, Montrose feels much more relaxed here than on previous outings during the comeback years, loosening up largely due to a rhythm section that is tight but not digitally rigid, particularly the drumming of former Mitch Ryder sideman Johnny Badanjek. The songwriting and arrangements are much more focused and breathe easier than on previous records, and Montrose's soloing and melodic phrasing are in top form. If there were a place for casual listeners to begin exploring Montrose's solo endeavors under his own name, The Speed of Sound would be an ideal place to start.

Price: 14.- €