Maximum Security is the second studio album by guitarist Tony MacAlpine, released in 1987 through PolyGram.[1] It is his only release to enter the U.S. Billboard 200, reaching No. 146[2] and remaining on that chart for eleven weeks.[3]
| Maximum Security | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Studio | Prairie Sun Recording Studios (Cotati, California) | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock, neoclassical metal | |||
| Length | 38:53 | |||
| Label | PolyGram | |||
| Producer | Mike Varney | |||
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
Andy Hinds at AllMusic gave Maximum Security 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it "much better" than MacAlpine's 1986 debut album Edge of Insanity, and "essential listening for anyone interested in instrumental guitar music"; its "captivating neoclassical/fusion forays are filled with plenty of beautiful melodies and hair-raising solos".[4]
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Tony MacAlpine, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Autumn Lords" | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Hundreds of Thousands" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Tears of Sahara" | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Key to the City" | 4:38 |
| 5. | "The Time and the Test" | 2:39 |
| 6. | "The King's Cup" | 3:27 |
| 7. | "Sacred Wonder" | 4:13 |
| 8. | "Etude #4 Opus #10" (Frédéric Chopin) | 2:05 |
| 9. | "The Vision" | 3:30 |
| 10. | "Dreamstate" | 3:28 |
| 11. | "Porcelain Doll" | 4:26 |
| Total length: | 38:53 | |
Personnel
edit- Tony MacAlpine – guitar, keyboard, bass
- George Lynch – additional guitar solos (tracks 3, 9)
- Jeff Watson – additional guitar solos (track 6)
- Mike Mani – keyboard programming
- Deen Castronovo – drums (tracks 1–3, 5, 6)
- Atma Anur – drums (tracks 4, 7, 9–11)
- Steve Fontano – engineering
- Dino Alden – engineering assistance
- George Horn – mastering
- Mike Varney – production
Chart performance
edit| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Billboard 200 | 146[2] |
References
edit- ^ "Session notes: Maximum Security". tonymacalpine.com. Archived from the original on 2010-01-16. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
- ^ a b "Maximum Security - Tony Macalpine | Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
- ^ "Tony MacAlpine - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
- ^ a b Hinds, Andy. "Maximum Security - Tony MacAlpine". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
External links
edit- In Review: Tony MacAlpine "Maximum Security" at Guitar Nine Records