Steve Stevens: Memory Crash

I've always known Steve Stevens to be Billy Idol's guitar player. He's one of those no-nonsense rock guitarists who delivers loads of attitude.

Having agreed to do an instrumental record for Magna Carta, we'd thought that Mr. Stevens here is just another one of those fretboard speedster with very little emotions in the playing, if any. But Memory Crash is a collection of fun & melodic guitar tunes with liberal inclusion of his shred work. There's a strong focus on what works for the songs, finger gymnastics are just passing considerations, so if you look forward to a workout-type Rusty Cooley release- it's the exact opposite. We can also hear Mr. Steven's schooled flamenco guitar execution so if you wish to dismiss him as a get-by player, this is proof of capacity. Great Les Paul tones, Mr. Stevens- I like.