Inspiration is the ninth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on 14 October 1996.[2] It is a tribute album consisting entirely of covers of various bands who influenced Malmsteen. Featured on vocals are Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Boals and Joe Lynn Turner, all of whom performed on Malmsteen's first four studio albums.[1]
| Inspiration | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 14 October 1996 | |||
| Studio | Studio 308 in Miami; Heptagon Studios in Malmö | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, neoclassical metal | |||
| Length | 56:59 | |||
| Label | Music for Nations | |||
| Producer | Yngwie Malmsteen, Chris Tsangarides | |||
| Yngwie Malmsteen chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 2000 reissue | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
.jpg) 2003 remastered edition | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Carry On Wayward Son" | Kerry Livgren | Kansas | 5:09 |
| 2. | "Pictures of Home" | Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice | Deep Purple | 4:56 |
| 3. | "Gates of Babylon" | Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio | Rainbow | 7:12 |
| 4. | "Manic Depression" | Jimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 3:39 |
| 5. | "In the Dead of Night" | Eddie Jobson, John Wetton | U.K. | 6:11 |
| 6. | "Mistreated" | Blackmore, David Coverdale | Deep Purple | 7:29 |
| 7. | "The Sails of Charon" | Uli Jon Roth | Scorpions | 5:05 |
| 8. | "Demon's Eye" | Blackmore, Gillan, Glover, Lord, Paice | Deep Purple | 4:53 |
| 9. | "Anthem" | Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart | Rush | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Child in Time" | Blackmore, Gillan, Glover, Lord, Paice | Deep Purple | 8:07 |
| Total length: | 56:59 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Spanish Castle Magic" | Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 3:07 |
Personnel
edit- Yngwie Malmsteen – lead vocals (track 4), guitar, bass (except track 1), sitar, engineering, production
- Jeff Scott Soto – lead vocals (tracks 1, 3, 6), engineering
- Joe Lynn Turner – lead vocals (tracks 2, 8, 11)
- Mark Boals – lead vocals (tracks 5, 7, 9, 10)
- David Rosenthal – keyboard (tracks 1, 3, 10)
- Mats Olausson – keyboard (tracks 2, 6)
- Jens Johansson – keyboard (tracks 5, 8)
- Anders Johansson – drums, engineering
- Marcel Jacob – bass (track 1)
- Chris Tsangarides – engineering
- Keith Rose – engineering
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 14 October 1996 | Music for Nations[2] |
| Japan | Pony Canyon | |
| United States | Foundation | |
| United States (reissue) | 2000 | Spitfire[3] |
| Europe (remaster) | 2003 | SPV/Steamhammer |
Charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Finnish albums chart[2] | 16 |
| Swedish albums chart[2] | 35 |
Certifications and sales
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[4] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Huey, Steve. "Inspiration - Yngwie Malmsteen". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-01-14.
- ^ a b c d "Yngwie Malmsteen - Inspiration (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-01-14.
- ^ "Yngwie Malmsteen* – Inspiration". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-01-14.
- ^ "Japanese album certifications – Yngwie Malmsteen – Inspiration" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 21, 2022. Select 1996年10月 on the drop-down menu
External links
edit- Inspiration, 1996 at yngwiemalmsteen.com
- Inspiration (expanded set, disc 2) at yngwiemalmsteen.com
- In Review: Yngwie J. Malmsteen "Inspiration" at Guitar Nine Records