Vertigo
John 5 · 2004
42 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A high-octane instrumental journey blending heavy metal riffs with virtuosic guitar work and diverse musical styles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo instrumental journey
- virtuosic guitar showcases throughout
- engaging background for focused work
- dynamic shifts in musical styles
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lyrical narratives
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Vertigo' was John 5's first solo album following his tenure with Marilyn Manson. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent guitarist outside of the shock rock scene, showcasing his versatility and unique sound through this instrumental project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Vai· Joe Satriani· Marty Friedman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Needles CA 3:23
- 2 Feisty Cadavers 4:12
- 3 Pulling Strings 3:46
- 4 Sugar Foot Rag 3:04
- 5 Dead Man's Dream 3:30
- 6 Sweet Georgia Brown 2:43
- 7 Flatlines, Thin Lines 3:35
- 8 Liberty 2:23
- 9 Vertigo 3:48
- 10 18969 Ventura Blvd 2:38
- 11 Zugg Island Convict 3:22
- 12 Salt Creek 2:51
- 13 Goodnight 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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