Mr. Malmsteen always delivers a master work and performance on every release. Very enjoyable. If you are a devoted fan and do not have this one do purchase it.

No doubt about it, Malmsteen IS shredding. I know the most common downhill opinions of this guy pick on his obsession with speed and the fact that it gets boring after a song or two. This is probably true, especially if you have it playing in the background as you collect tolls on the turnpike. HOWEVER, if you are a musician with any clue as to what it takes to master an instrument AND survive the rigors of the music industry and touring, AND especially if you are a fan of the extreme upper levels of music theory as it applies to improvisation, you will soon discover this relatively young man is a genius.

He has absolutely mastered seed and every scale, mode, arpeggio and melodic ranting that exists, and while I agree if you're looking for a commercial hook like "Sweet Caroline" or not an intense fan of shred and theory you will indeed be seeking the nearest exit, the rest of us with sit (or stand) with jaw dropped, face plastered and doors blown off.

Absolutely Awesome.

I love his first album, and Angel of Love but find metal vocalists in general pretentious and annoying, so I really like this collection which concentrates on his guitar playing, which is simply better than anyone who's ever picked up the instrument.