Loudspeaker

Marty Friedman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 3, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shrapnel
• ASIN: B000MGVBMS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,571 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Elixer

2. Street Demon

3. Black Orchid

4. Paradise Express

5. Sekai Ni Hitotsu Dake No Hana

6. Glycerine Flesh

7. Stigmata Addiction

8. Viper

9. Static Rain

10. Coloreas Mi Vida

11. Devil Take Tomorrow

Editorial Reviews

Marty Friedman began his career as a Shrapnel solo recording artist and later joined forces with guitar virtuoso Jason Becker to form seminal progressive metal pioneers, "Cacophony." Amassing worldwide acclaim as a guitar virtuoso, Marty came to the attention of Megadeth who were looking for a guitarist and the rest is history. Racking up sales of over 10 million records with Megadeth, Friedman continued to record solo records for Shrapnel, often embarking on musical forays far removed from his work with Megadeth. "LOUDSPEAKER" is exactly the kind of record that Friedman fans have been waiting for. It is heavy, melodic and digs down deep to his roots, reminiscent in style of his best selling Shrapnel solo record "Dragon's Kiss."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy instrumental disc, May 1, 2007

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WillieB - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Loudspeaker (Audio CD)

A lot of guitarists release instrumental music that displays technical prowess and speed but lacks melody. That ain't the case here. "Loudspeaker" is a heavy, forceful, metal influenced instrumental guitar album with melody (there are some vocals on one tune).

"Elixir" blasts forth with abundant energy, an in your face slamming quality that continues throughout the entire disc. Marty's chops are all over the place and he goes all out with lots of overdubbed guitar parts that create a thick beefy sound. Many songs segue into each other effortlessly so it's like listening to one 47-minute tune. Marty gets a little help from guest guitarists Steve Vai and John Petrucci. Ryuichi Nishida, Jeremy Colson, and Tetsu Mukaiyama handle the drumming. Billy Sheehan, Masaki, Marty, Mick Karn and Ikuo manage the bottom end, Jens Johanssen plays keys, and Geri Soriano-Lightwood sings on one tune. Great disc if you like heavy melodic instrumental music.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't stop listening!!!!!!!, July 25, 2007

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C. W. Meredith "Blue temple dweller" (Walnut Creek, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Loudspeaker (Audio CD)

Marty has totaly spoiled music for me now. I can't stop listening to Loudspeaker. I have Dragon's kiss, and perpetual Burn by Jason, return to Metalopolis by Chris Poland, Some Vai, Some Macalpine which i love one and all, but loudspeaker is so powerful, and beautiful, I can't decide which track I like best.
I love instrmental metal. Who compares? Where can I find more like this? not jazz (Ohm), or even rock instrumental (Vai), But Heavy metal (without the cheesey cookie-monster vocals). Help!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the roots!, July 10, 2007

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J. K. Reece "USMC" (Beaufort, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Loudspeaker (Audio CD)

Marty Friedman never ceases to amaze me at his guitar work. This disc is a far cry from "Speeding".... alot faster and heavier and loaded with in your face riffs and solos. Marty continues to be one of the premier guitar virtuosos of the last 20 years. Havent heard this kind of shredding since Cacophony. This just came out but I already cant wait for the next one! \m/
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