Maximum Security
Tony MacAlpine · 1987
38 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion · neo-classical metal
A dazzling blend of intricate guitar work and lush keyboard arrangements that redefine instrumental rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate guitar solos on repeat
- short bursts of musical energy
- evocative soundscapes for daydreaming
- dynamic interplay between instruments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer vocal-driven compositions
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Maximum Security' was released in January 1987, Tony MacAlpine was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the neo-classical metal scene following his debut album, 'Edge of Insanity'. This album showcased his virtuosic guitar skills and compositional prowess, placing him alongside contemporaries like Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Becker· Marty Friedman· Yngwie Malmsteen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 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 2:05
- 9 The Vision 3:30
- 10 Dreamstate 3:28
- 11 Porcelain Doll 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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