It's a history thang!

This CD blows in comparison to Yngwie's best work but it's more of a historical document of where Yngwie was coming from in his teens.

The guy was 16 or 17 years old and of course the production is bad and the playing is nowhere near the caliber that we now expect.

I challenge any of the Steve Vai's or Satriani's of the world to put out their teenaged demos and display such conceptualization, vision, and facility on the instrument that would later create an entire genre of music.

Anyone who whines about this disc, I ask you, "What musical vision did you create when you were 16?"

Yngwie had a dream, believed in it, and pursued his vision with steadfast decisive execution of a plan. A lesson for us all.

More shallow shredding from the master...

More of the same bland endless shred from the master of non-emotional music. Too bad he didn't woodshed for feeling when he was working on speed.

For those shredheads who enjoy speed over other qualities that contribute to good music, enjoy!

Y. MALMSTEEN - Genesis [IMPORT]

GENESIS - This is a must for MALMSTEEN fans. "BIRTH OF THE SUN", the openeing track, is worth the price of this disc alone. It's about 10 minutes long and is loaded with traditional vintage guitar jam with yours truely on vocals.

Y. MALMSTEEN does make shred out of godfather JIMI HENDRIX's VOODOO CHILD. Other songs on this disc are pretty worthy listening.

This gems were recorded in the late 70's before Y. MALMSTEEN had forsakened his Swedish homeland for the glam riches of the U.S. of A.

Please get this if you love vintage METAL-ROCK guitar work.