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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

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