Greg Howe
Greg Howe · 1988
41 min · 9 tracks · instrumental rock
An electrifying showcase of virtuosic guitar work intertwined with jazz and rock elements, defining the instrumental rock genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kick It All Over — This opening track features an explosive guitar riff paired with intricate melodies, establishing Howe's signature sound right from the start.
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Super Unleaded — With its dynamic tempo shifts and melodic solos, this track exemplifies Howe's ability to fuse technical skill with musicality, making it a standout piece.
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Red Handed — This composition showcases impressive fingerwork and layered arrangements, capturing the essence of instrumental rock while hinting at Howe's future direction.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases impressive guitar work with a mix of rock and jazz influences, appealing to genre enthusiasts.
What we noticed
- Each track features intricate guitar solos that dominate the arrangement, often with minimal accompaniment from bass and drums.
- The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first half before introducing slower pieces in the latter half.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- virtuosic guitar showcases throughout
- energetic tracks for active listening
- playful instrumentals with intricate details
- dynamic shifts keep engagement high
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lyrical content
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Greg Howe's self-titled debut album emerged in 1988, marking his entrance into the music scene as a talented guitarist. At this point in his career, he was fresh from his time studying at the Guitar Institute of Technology and sought to establish himself as a prominent figure in instrumental rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Paul Gilbert
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kick It All Over 5:03
- 2 The Pepper Shake 4:11
- 3 Bad Racket 3:43
- 4 Super Unleaded 5:38
- 5 Land of Ladies 4:25
- 6 Straight Up 3:58
- 7 Red Handed 5:23
- 8 After Hours 3:33
- 9 Little Rose 5:49
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