Maximum Security cover

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

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