Live Extreme, Vol. 1

• Artist: Racer X
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• Release Date: 1988
• Type: Live
• Genre: Rock

Review

Extreme Volume is as much a reference to Racer X's ability to pack as many notes as possible into a given measure as it is to the loudness of their concerts. Racer X took all the excesses of '80s heavy metal and pushed them to the point of parody. That said, this live document of the Los Angeles quintet's jaw-dropping instrumental virtuosity is absolutely essential to any fan of the "shred guitar" subgenre of '80s heavy metal. Hearing the band execute this material live is quite an experience. Each song is packed with evidence of this band's sheer technical velocity; the dual-guitar harmony solos by Paul Gilbert and Bruce Bouillet (played at top speed) are a must-hear, and the octave-busting vocal harmonies are wonderfully over the top, as well. And, as one might expect, each member gets his own solo spot. The album also has three previously unreleased tracks, "She Wants Control," "Set the World on Fire," and the instrumental "Scit Scat Wah," to recommend it. ~ Andy Hinds, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Loud and Clear	Paul Gilbert, Jeff Martin	Racer X	(3:56)
Dangerous Love	Paul Gilbert, Jeff Martin	Racer X	(3:22)
Bruce's Solo		Racer X	(2:42)
Gone Too Far	Paul Gilbert, Jeff Martin	Racer X	(2:57)
John's Solo		Racer X	(2:16)
She Wants Control	Paul Gilbert, Jeff Martin, Scott Travis	Racer X	(3:39)
Scit Scat Wah	Paul Gilbert, John Alderete, Bruce Bouillet, Scott Travis	Racer X	(3:58)
Into the Night	Paul Gilbert, Jeff Martin	Racer X	(3:42)
Paul's Solo		Racer X	(3:36)
Motor Man	Paul Gilbert, Bruce Bouillet, Jeff Martin	Racer X	(4:10)
Scott's Solo		Racer X	(2:26)
Set the World on Fire	Paul Gilbert, John Alderete, Bruce Bouillet, Jeff Martin	Racer X	(3:31)

Credits

Racer X (Main Performer), Paul Gilbert (Guitar), John Alderete (Bass), Ron Bloom (Producer), Bruce Bouillet (Guitar), Scott Travis (Drums), Jeff Martin (Vocals)