[2019-03-29] Yngwie Malmsteen "Blue Lightning" mostly covers album (Mascot)

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14200

Description
To call Yngwie Malmsteen a 'maestro' or 'virtuoso' is to state the obvious. But such terms don't do sufficient justice to either his talent or impact. There are innumerable guitarists who have copied a small part of the vast musical spectrum that defines him, but nobody comes close to achieving what he has over a period of nearly four decades. Now, with 'Blue Lightning', the man highlights not only his enduring dexterity and diversity, but also pays homage to those from the blues world who have fuelled his artistic spirit for so long. Anyone who is expecting Malmsteen to copy exactly the way the original versions sound is in for a shock. Because that is not what he has done. He has masterfully transformed classics like Smoke On The Water, Purple Haze and While My Guitar Gently Weeps into his idiom, and wrote and recorded 4 new tracks for this album.

The limited Blue Lightning Deluxe Edition has 2 bonus tracks (not available on the regular CD), and Yngwie-themed coasters, sticker, postcard and guitar pick!

Tracklist
1. Blue Lightning
2. Foxey Lady (Jimi Hendrix)
3. Demon's Eye (Deep Purple)
4. 1911 Strut
5. Blue Jean Blues (ZZ Top)
6. Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix)
7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)
8. Sun's Up Top's Down
9. Peace, Please
10. Paint It Black (The Rolling Stones)
11. Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple)
12. Forever Man (Eric Clapton)
Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks:
13. Little Miss Lover
14. Jumping Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones)

Standard Edition
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXSSF3S/?tag=imwan-20

Deluxe Edition
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXSSQMG/?tag=imwan-20

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59407

This might be fun.

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

"Sun's Up Top's Down"

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59407

Good one Tricky Kid.

Still sounds like Malmsteen, obviously, but I like him a lot in 'blues rock mode'. It's weird to me that he's waited this long to do anything significantly blues-based. He's flirted with the idea a few times but never seriously pursued it. An entire album should be outstanding if that track is anything to go by.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14200

The second sample from this release is a cover of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps":

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14200

Here's the album trailer:

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14200

And the title track:

[2019-03-29] Yngwie Malmsteen "Blue Lightning" mostly covers album (Mascot)

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