Defying Gravity

• Artist: Vinnie Moore
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• Release Date: July 10, 2001
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Rock

Review

Vinnie Moore certainly comes from the school that is labeled "guitar hero." This album is, at times, a prime example of that genre, featuring elements that get a bit noodley and over the top. However, Moore really does a nice spin on the genre. For one thing, even some of his neo-classical moments, which can get a bit stodgy in other hands, often have a fun-loving texture to them. He also wanders from that direction from time to time. Indeed, much of the latter half of the album is made up of fun pieces, many with a Latin influence. This breath of fresh air into the world of the guitar virtuoso should make this album appeal even to those of us who are not fans of the guitar player as god style of music. ~ Gary Hill, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Defying Gravity	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(5:05)
Out and Beyond	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(6:44)
Last Road Home	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(4:26)
Alexander the Great	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(5:04)
The Voice Within	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(2:08)
If I Could	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(4:50)
House With a Thousand Rooms	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(5:24)
Awaken the Madman	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(6:23)
In the Blink of an Eye	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(5:30)
Equinox	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(3:50)
Emotion Overload	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(5:06)
Between Then and Now	Vinnie Moore	Vinnie Moore	(1:36)

Credits

Vinnie Moore (Guitar), Steve Jennings (Mastering), Vinnie Moore (Mixing), Steve Jennings (Photography), Steve Smith (Drums), Vinnie Moore (Producer), Dave LaRue (Bass), Bob Biles (Engineer), David Rosenthal (Keyboards), Dave Stephens (Graphic Design), Paul Orofino (Mixing), Christopher Ash (Mastering)

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