Greg Howe (album)

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Greg Howe is the first studio album by guitarist Greg Howe, released in 1988 by Shrapnel Records.<ref name=allmusic>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Prior to its recording, Howe had sent a demo tape to Shrapnel founder Mike Varney in 1987, after which he was signed to the label.<ref name=guitar9>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Critical reception

Andy Hinds at AllMusic described Greg Howe as "fresh compared to the melodramatic work of peers like, say, Vinnie Moore" and "a high-octane, indulgent rock romp. Worth hearing." He also listed "Kick It All Over" and "The Pepper Shake" as highlights.<ref name=allmusic/> Martin Popoff in his Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal found the album "not all heavy, but for the most part, fruity, pop-tastic and colourful", while Howe's guitar playing reminded him of George Lynch.<ref name="martin"/>

In a 2009 article by Guitar World magazine, the album was ranked 10th on the all-time top 10 list of shred albums.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> As of 2006 it remains Howe's best-selling release.<ref name=guitar9/>

Personnel

Musicians

• Greg Howe – guitar
• Billy Sheehan – bass
• Atma Anur – drums

Production

• Steve Fontano – engineer, mixing
• Mark "Mooka" Rennick – mixing
• Joe Marquez, Marc Reyburn – assistant engineers
• Steve Hall – mastering
• Mike Varney – producer

External links

• Greg Howe "Greg Howe" at Guitar Nine