Racer X "Technical Difficulties"

Racer X "Technical Difficulties"

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Racer X
Technical Difficulties
The Story
"Technical Difficulties" was Paul Gilbert and Racer X's triumphant reunion CD, giving them a chance to play some unapologetic Heavy Metal in the trendy 90's. The band drew inspiration from the era of early Van Halen, Rush, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne(with Randy Rhoads), AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Pat Travers, Loudness, Accept, and Saxon, without messing it up with any alternative/grunge/rap influences. Gilbert explains, "We had a great time reuniting, both as great friends, and as musicians. The early Racer X records were miracles of speedy production, so it was nice to be able to take some more time in the studio on this one. We recorded and mixed it the record in five weeks, which is still quick. But not compared to 10 days like 'Street Lethal'!" The CD features the instrumentals "Phallic Tractor", "B.R.O." and the title track.
The Music
00:56 Phallic Tractor Instrumental
04:56 Fire Of Rock Vocal
04:23 Snakebite Vocal
04:20 Technical Difficulties Instrumental
04:31 Miss Mistreater Vocal
04:10 Bolt In My Heart Vocal
04:06 17th Moon Vocal
04:29 Waiting Vocal
04:17 Poison Eyes Vocal
01:20 B.R.O. Instrumental
05:15 God Of The Sun Vocal
03:15 Give It To Me Vocal
04:09 The Executioner's Song Vocal
The Artists
Paul Gilbert Guitar, Production
Jeff Martin Vocals
John Alderete Bass
Scott Travis Drums
Tom Size Engineering, Mixing
Steve Hall Mastering
Damon Gold Jeff's 1974 Norton Commando Engineering
William Hames Photography
Larry Freemantle Art Direction
John Taggart Guitar Tech, Emergency Belt-Sander
Recorded at Batgirl Studio.

Mastered at Futuredisc Systems.