Racer X "Getting Heavier"

Racer X "Getting Heavier"

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Racer X
Getting Heavier
The Story
Racer X, led by Paul Gilbert's aggressive guitar work, remain one of the most intense progressive metal outfits in the world with a legion of fans spanning the Globe. Their 2002 CD, "Getting Heavier", featuring the instrumental track "Catapult To Extinction", was released in Japan before being licensed and released by Shrapnel Records in the United States. As Paul Gilbert states, ""Getting Heavier" has 12 brand new Racert X songs written and recorded in September and October of 2002. Jeff, John, Scott, and I locked ourselves in my Las Vegas recording studio and cranked out serious grooves, insane guitar playing, and the best singing Jeff has ever done. John got such a huge bass sound, that I didn't need many extra guitar overdubs. "Getting Heavier" is basically the sound of the band playing and singing. All natural. No additives. It's more nutritious and better for you."
The Music
05:31 Dr. X Vocal
03:43 Lucifer's Hammer Vocal
04:23 Golden God Vocal
04:26 Bucket Of Rocks Vocal
04:19 Go-GG-Go Vocal
03:25 Heaven In '74 Vocal
03:46 Everything's Everything Vocal
04:56 Empty Man Vocal
06:22 The Siren's Eye Vocal
05:03 Ghost Dance Vocal
05:24 Endless Vocal
04:58 Catapult To Extinction Instrumental
04:58 Catapult To Extinction Instrumental
The Artists
Paul Gilbert Guitar, Production, Engineering
Jeff Martin Vocals, Additional Percussion and Synth
John Alderete Bass
Scott Travis Drums
Steve Hall Mastering
Tom Size Mixing
William Hames Photography
Larry Freemantle Art Direction
Recorded at Batgirl Studios.

Mastered at Future Disc Systems.