Alibi

Vandenberg

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 1985
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wounded Bird Records
• ASIN: B000060O2B
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #168,704 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Wounded Bird Records reissue of 1985 album, their third release and features the intense lead guitar work of Adrian.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very solid record, April 3, 2004

By	John DeWald "Jet pilot" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First of all, it's nice to see this great record from 1985 re-issued. The ridiculous import prices made me say "alleluia" when Wounded Bird re-issued it several years ago. (By the way, I purchased it from Wounded Bird for about $10.99 if I recall correctly).

This is Vandenberg's third and final studio disc. The production is pretty clear and the instruments and vocals balance well. The songs retain a strong flavor similar to those on "Heading for a Storm". Standout tracks are the uptempo tracks "Voodoo" and "Fighting Against the World". "All The Way" and "Pedal to the Metal" kick off the disc in a rockin' fashion.

Another highlight is "Prelude Mortale" which leads into "Alibi". "Prelude" is a solo classical piece from Adrian and it's terrific. Apparently, Adrian's mom loves his classical guitar playing, so he always tried to put at least piece on Vandenberg's records. "Alibi" is a truly catchy tune with a hooky chorus.

Overall, I wish Adrian had never left for Whitesnake. As good as Whitesnake's "1987" album was, Adrian only played one solo on one song. All three Vandenberg albums stand up well to this day, so search them out if you like great songs with stellar guitar parts.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Airtight Alibi!, October 17, 2008

By	Kyle K. Smith "kyleman" (Brookfield, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

On this cd, the third and final studio disc. We find that Vandenberg has turned into a well oiled machine. Adrians ability as a composer, songwriter, and guitarist; are matched by few if any in the music business. And the other members of the band are very adept in their particular roles. The production on this effort is first rate;I am shocked that more bands have not put Jaap Eggermont at the controls in the studio. I'm not saying he's Mutt Lange; but he is very good. The songlist is a mixture of rockers, ballads, and instrumentals. Some my favorite tracks are All The Way, Voodoo, Dressed To Kill, Alibi, and even the instrumental Prelude Mortale. Adrians guitar work on that song is spectacular. If you like hard rock with a classical tinge to it, then this cd is for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stands the test of time, September 6, 2008

By	Magpie (Canada) - See all my reviews

Almost 30 years down the road this albums still sounds good. As much Rush as Motley Crue, there's some serious music in Vandenberg, despite the glam trappings. It's a shame that Adrian Vandenberg succumbed to the lure of fame and money with Whitesnake.