Released 1987 (1987) Artist Tony MacAlpine Producer Mike Varney | Length 38:53 Release date 1987 Label Squawk Records | |
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Studio Prairie Sun Recording Studios in Cotati, California Maximum Security
(1987) Eyes of the World
(1990) Genres Neoclassical metal, Instrumental rock Similar Edge of Insanity, Freedom to Fly, Eyes of the World, Evolution, Master of Paradise | ||
Tony macalpine maximum security full album hq
Maximum Security is the second studio album by guitarist Tony MacAlpine, released in 1987 through PolyGram. The album is MacAlpine's only release to enter the U.S. Billboard 200, reaching No. 146 and remaining on that chart for eleven weeks.
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Critical reception
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." He went on to say "The album's captivating neoclassical/fusion forays are filled with plenty of beautiful melodies and hair-raising solos; MacAlpine simply lights up the fretboard—and the keyboard, for that matter. ... The variety of textures on this album—not to mention a wealth of beautiful melodies—keep it continually interesting." He also listed "Autumn Lords", "Hundreds of Thousands", "Tears of Sahara" and "Porcelain Doll" as highlights.
Track listing
All music composed by Tony MacAlpine, except where noted.
Personnel
Songs
1Autumn Lords3:26
2Hundreds Of Thousands3:16
3Tears Of Sahara3:47