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Fancy your rock with flashy guitar solos, eh? Well, look no further as the latest instalment of Steve Vai's Archives Collection features various contributions Steve Vai has made to other artists' records (including bootlegs and b-sides among others)... hence the title "Various Artists". Above all, this compilation showcases the diversity of Steve Vai's numerous performances... throughout the years he has lent his talent to everything from jazz and orchestral pieces to opera and hard rock (in most cases, they are cross-genre efforts). Although many remember Steve Vai's Frank Zappa, Alcatrazz and David Lee Roth eras, not a single song from the aforementioned artists is included on this record. However, it isn't that big a deal as most listeners of Steve Vai have already acquired those records in their collection. As regards to Vai's guitar playing, at times it stays in the background but it also tends to aim to the fore. Although most of the recordings date back to the eighties, the production of this record is rather good... nonetheless, I must admit that some of the high-pitched tones sound a bit harsh (the mix could have been a bit smoother at times). In addition, slight distortion occurs few times (for example, on "Autumn in Nepal"). Anyhow, for the most part, this record has quite balanced sounds. Overall, Various Artists - Archives Vol. 4 is definitely an interesting addition to every VAIholic's collection. I reckon, this is a must-have record for the fans of VAI, but also others might find it intriguing. Visit Artist's Website - MAGE (October 16th, 2005) « back
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