Mind's Eye
Artist | |
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Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
Released | 1986 |
Genres | Neoclassical Metal, Heavy Metal |
Labels | Shrapnel Records, Roadrunner Records |
Format | CD, Digital, Vinyl |
Length | 43:05 |
Ranked | #23 for 1986 , #1,333 all-time |
Album Photos (10)
Mind's Eye Information
Track listing (Songs)
title | rating | votes | |||
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1. | In Control | 4:38 | 82.5 | 2 | |
2. | Daydream | 4:31 | 82.5 | 2 | |
3. | Saved by a Miracle | 5:20 | 83.3 | 3 | |
4. | Hero Without Honor | 7:18 | 85 | 3 | |
5. | Lifeforce | 4:01 | 82.5 | 2 | |
6. | N.N.Y. | 3:43 | 85 | 2 | |
7. | Mind's Eye | 3:28 | 80 | 2 | |
8. | Shadows of Yesterday | 4:35 | 80 | 2 | |
9. | The Journey | 5:25 | 90 | 3 |
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Line-up (members)
- Vinnie Moore : Guitars
- Andy West : Bass
- Tommy Aldridge : Drums
- Tony MacAlpine : Keyboards
Production staff / artist
- Mike Varney : Producer
- Stephen M. Fontano : Producer, Engineer
- Dino Alden : Engineer
- George Horn : Mastering Engineer
- Guy Aitchison : Cover Artwork
Mind's Eye Reviews
(2)Date : Oct 20, 2020
78년 Van Halen이 기타 연주의 신기원을 열면서 록 기타의 가능성을 넓힌 이래로, 84년에 그 뒤를 이은 두 번째 혁명이 발발했다. 스웨덴 태생의 젊은 기타리스트였던 Yngwie Malmsteen은 헤비 메탈에 클래식 작곡을 대거 도입하고, 엄청난 속주 테크닉으로 무장한 연주를 들고와 파란을 일으켰다. 수많은 기타리스트들이 Yngwie Malmsteen의 연주에서 무한한 가능성을 발견하면서, 그가 개척한 길에 합류해가면서 헤비 메탈씬에 새로운 흐름을 창조해 나갔다. Yngwie Malmsteen 실력에 대해서는 이래저래 비판이 많은 것은 사실이지만, 그가 헤비 메탈의 발전에 있어서 가장 중요한 기여를 한 사람임에는 틀림없을 것이다. 헤비 메탈의 역사가 시작된지 현재까지 40여년이라는 시간이 흐르고, 장르상 핵분열을 일으키면서 진화를 거듭해 왔지만, 내 기억으로 기타 연주 분야 만큼은 Yngwie Malmsteen에 비견할 만한 혁신은 그 뒤로는 없었던 것 같다.
Yngwie Malmsteen보다 1살 적은 Vinnie Moore는 Yngwie Malmsteen이 일으킨 혁신의 의미를 비교적 빨리 알아챈 뮤지션 중 하나였을 것이다. 그러나 처음 가입했던 밴드 Vicious Rumors의 데뷔 앨범에서 Vinnie Moore는 크게 인상적인 모습을 보여주지는 못했다. Vinnie Moore의 명성은 이전부터 들어왔던 터라 기대했던 그의 데뷔작에 ... See More
Yngwie Malmsteen보다 1살 적은 Vinnie Moore는 Yngwie Malmsteen이 일으킨 혁신의 의미를 비교적 빨리 알아챈 뮤지션 중 하나였을 것이다. 그러나 처음 가입했던 밴드 Vicious Rumors의 데뷔 앨범에서 Vinnie Moore는 크게 인상적인 모습을 보여주지는 못했다. Vinnie Moore의 명성은 이전부터 들어왔던 터라 기대했던 그의 데뷔작에 ... See More
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Date : Apr 1, 2020
Aside from perhaps Watchtower, this was the most technical, progressive, and impressive display of musicianship in metal as of 1986. Sure there were other guitar gods – Malmsteen, MacAlpine, to name a couple – and any one of them could be considered “the best.” Vinnie Moore could absolutely compete with the big names in terms of pure technical skill. However, Moore had two qualities that most guitar shredders lack.
First of all, Moore is not just a soloist – he is a brilliant songwriter. As far as instrumental metal goes, Moore doesn’t write songs that sound like no more than a showcase for his talent; they are complete compositions, entertaining throughout, memorable, sometimes catchy, sometimes evocative. I haven’t quite figured out why yet, but I do prefer my music to have vocals, and usually instrumental music feels like it’s missing something to me. Mind’s Eye does not. It is fully realized material that stands on its own.
Second of all, the backing band. This might as well be a supergroup – MacAlpine himself is on keys, just as proficiently filling the role as he does shredding solo – but every member is very, very skilled. Moore is obviously the bandleader, but he does not outshine the other members. They keep up, they are given moments to shine, and they constantly add unique elements under the masterful guitar playing. Not only are there no songs less than great, but there are really no moments less than great, as there is always so much g ... See More
First of all, Moore is not just a soloist – he is a brilliant songwriter. As far as instrumental metal goes, Moore doesn’t write songs that sound like no more than a showcase for his talent; they are complete compositions, entertaining throughout, memorable, sometimes catchy, sometimes evocative. I haven’t quite figured out why yet, but I do prefer my music to have vocals, and usually instrumental music feels like it’s missing something to me. Mind’s Eye does not. It is fully realized material that stands on its own.
Second of all, the backing band. This might as well be a supergroup – MacAlpine himself is on keys, just as proficiently filling the role as he does shredding solo – but every member is very, very skilled. Moore is obviously the bandleader, but he does not outshine the other members. They keep up, they are given moments to shine, and they constantly add unique elements under the masterful guitar playing. Not only are there no songs less than great, but there are really no moments less than great, as there is always so much g ... See More
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Mind's Eye Comments
(14)Nov 8, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
잉베이 덕분에 네오클래시컬하면 하모닉 마이너 스케일을 주무기로 바로크적인 어프로치를 가미한 선율이 먼저 떠오르지만 그래도 음악으로서 더 좋게 기억에 남은 것은 비니무어의 음반입니다. 하늘에 떠오른 기타에 비친 눈. 삼각형을 이루어 주위에 떠있는 구형, 에너지, 영험함. 자켓 이미지가 내비친 자신감에 충분히 부합하는 연주가 현란하게 펼쳐집니다.
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Nov 21, 2021
비니무어 1집, 2집은 역사에 길이 남을 아름다운 명작이다. 1집, 2집 큰 차이는 없지만 조금이라도 1집에 거칠고 헤비한듯 하다. 뭐가 더 좋다고 비교하긴 어렵다.
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Jun 16, 2020
전영혁 방송에서 April Sky로 알게된 비니무어로 인해 순수 기타앨범을 즐기게 되었다. 요새는 별로 손이 안 가지만 누구에게라도 추천하고 싶은 앨범이다. 마지막 곡인 The Journey는 애잔하면서도 정겨운 멜로디가 일품이다.
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Vinnie Moore Discography
Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
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▶ Mind's Eye | Album | 1986 | 89 | 16 | 2 |
Time Odyssey | Album | Jun 1988 | 89.2 | 15 | 1 |
Meltdown | Album | Sep 24, 1991 | 86.9 | 11 | 0 |
Out of Nowhere | Album | Apr 16, 1996 | 81.1 | 7 | 0 |
The Maze | Album | Jun 7, 1999 | 82.5 | 4 | 1 |
Live! | Live | Jan 25, 2000 | 85 | 1 | 0 |
Defying Gravity | Album | Aug 13, 2001 | 85 | 1 | 0 |
To the Core | Album | May 18, 2009 | - | 0 | 0 |
Aerial Visions | Album | Oct 21, 2015 | 83.3 | 3 | 0 |
Soul Shifter | Album | Oct 9, 2019 | 85 | 1 | 0 |