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| name = Dragon's Kiss |
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| artist = [[Marty Friedman]] |
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| studio = [[Prairie Sun Recording Studios]], [[Cotati, California]] |
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| length = 36:06 |
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'''''Dragon's Kiss''''' is the first studio album by guitarist [[Marty Friedman]], released on August 8, 1988 through [[Shrapnel Records]] (United States)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.martyfriedman.com/media_discograph_soloalbum.php |title=Discography: Solo Album |publisher=Marty Friedman Official Website |accessdate=2017-08-20 }}</ref> and [[Roadrunner Records]] (Europe). |
'''''Dragon's Kiss''''' is the first studio album by guitarist [[Marty Friedman]], released on August 8, 1988, through [[Shrapnel Records]] (United States)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.martyfriedman.com/media_discograph_soloalbum.php |title=Discography: Solo Album |publisher=Marty Friedman Official Website |accessdate=2017-08-20 |archive-date=2017-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821005035/http://www.martyfriedman.com/media_discograph_soloalbum.php |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Roadrunner Records]] (Europe). The album was reissued on CD in 1991.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Henderson |first=Paul |date=5 March 1991 |title=Speed Metal Symphony review |journal=Q Magazine |volume=55 |pages=84-5}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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{{Album ratings |
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]] |
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]] |
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| rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/dragons-kiss-mw0000199049 |title=Marty Friedman - Dragon's Kiss review |last=Hinds |first=Andy |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |accessdate=2017-08-20 }}</ref> |
| rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/dragons-kiss-mw0000199049 |title=Marty Friedman - Dragon's Kiss review |last=Hinds |first=Andy |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |accessdate=2017-08-20 |archive-date=2017-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821003914/http://www.allmusic.com/album/dragons-kiss-mw0000199049 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| rev2 = ''[[Martin Popoff|Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal]]'' |
| rev2 = ''[[Martin Popoff|Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal]]'' |
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| rev2Score = 8/10<ref name="martin" >{{cite book | last1 = Popoff | first1 = Martin | authorlink1 = Martin Popoff | title = The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties | publisher = [[Collector's Guide Publishing]] | date = 1 November 2005 | location = [[Burlington, Ontario]], [[Canada]] | isbn = 978-1894959315 | page= 127}}</ref> |
| rev2Score = 8/10<ref name="martin" >{{cite book | last1 = Popoff | first1 = Martin | authorlink1 = Martin Popoff | title = The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties | publisher = [[Collector's Guide Publishing]] | date = 1 November 2005 | location = [[Burlington, Ontario]], [[Canada]] | isbn = 978-1894959315 | page= 127}}</ref> |
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| rev3 = ''[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]'' |
| rev3 = ''[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]'' |
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| rev3score = 8.0/10<ref name="rock hard">{{cite magazine |title=Review Album: Marty Friedman - Dragon's Kiss |magazine=[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]] |year=1988 |last= |
| rev3score = 8.0/10<ref name="rock hard">{{cite magazine |title=Review Album: Marty Friedman - Dragon's Kiss |magazine=[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]] |year=1988 |last=Stratmann |first=Holger |issue=28 |url=https://www.rockhard.de/megazine/reviewarchiv/review-anzeigen.html?tx_rxsearch_pi1%5Breview%5D=6181 |accessdate=2017-08-20 |language=German |archive-date=2017-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821043235/https://www.rockhard.de/megazine/reviewarchiv/review-anzeigen.html?tx_rxsearch_pi1%5Breview%5D=6181 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In a contemporary review, Holger Stratmann of ''[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]'' did not recommend the album, but considered it as "quite good" in mixing "speed and folkloric influences from his old days in Hawaii" with "the typical and probably indispensable nature of the Shrapnel horde."<ref name="rock hard"/> |
In a contemporary review, Holger Stratmann of ''[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]'' did not recommend the album, but considered it as "quite good" in mixing "speed and folkloric influences from his old days in Hawaii" with "the typical and probably indispensable nature of the Shrapnel horde."<ref name="rock hard"/> |
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Andy Hinds of [[AllMusic]] considered ''Dragon's Kiss'' an excellent album, and wrote that it "may be the most definitive sampling of Friedman's talents available."<ref name=allmusic/> [[Martin Popoff]] in his |
Andy Hinds of [[AllMusic]] considered ''Dragon's Kiss'' an excellent album, and wrote that it "may be the most definitive sampling of Friedman's talents available."<ref name=allmusic/> [[Martin Popoff]] in his ''Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal'' described ''Dragon's Kiss'' as "a structured album of artful instrumental rock that kills all that came before" and "ushered in a new classy, mature era in shred records."<ref name="martin" /> |
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''Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal'' described ''Dragon's Kiss'' as "a structured album of artful instrumental rock that kills all that came before" and "ushered in a new classy, mature era in shred records."<ref name="martin" /> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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*[[Marty Friedman]] – |
*[[Marty Friedman]] – guitar, bass, keyboard<ref name=friedman>{{cite web |url=http://www.martyfriedman.com/info_archive_detail.php?id=13&det=81 |title=Story Behind The Song - Dragon's Kiss |last=Friedman |first=Marty |author-link=Marty Friedman (musician) |publisher=Marty Friedman Official Website |date=7 September 2002 |accessdate=2017-08-20 |archive-date=2017-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821003829/http://www.martyfriedman.com/info_archive_detail.php?id=13&det=81 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*[[Jason Becker]] – additional guitar [[solo (music)|solos]] (tracks 1, 3,<ref name=friedman/> 6) |
*[[Jason Becker]] – additional guitar [[solo (music)|solos]] (tracks 1, 3,<ref name=friedman/> 6) |
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*[[Deen Castronovo]] – |
*[[Deen Castronovo]] – drums |
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*Maija – |
*Maija – piano (track 1)<ref name=friedman/> |
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;Production |
;Production |
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*Marty Friedman – producer |
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*Dino Alden – [[audio engineer| |
*Dino Alden – [[audio engineer|engineering]], [[mixing engineer|mixing]] |
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*George Horn – [[mastering engineer|mastering]] at [[Fantasy Studios]], Berkeley, California |
*George Horn – [[mastering engineer|mastering]] at [[Fantasy Studios]], Berkeley, California |
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*Dave Stephens Graphics – |
*Dave Stephens Graphics – graphic design |
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*Pat Johnson Studios – photography |
*Pat Johnson Studios – photography |
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*Ross Pelton – Deen Castronovo photo |
*Ross Pelton – Deen Castronovo photo |
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*[[Mike Varney]] – |
*[[Mike Varney]] – executive producer |
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==References== |
==References== |
Latest revision as of 22:39, 20 September 2023
Dragon's Kiss | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 8, 1988 | |||
Studio | Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California | |||
Genre | Instrumental rock, neoclassical metal | |||
Length | 36:06 | |||
Label | Shrapnel | |||
Producer | Marty Friedman | |||
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Dragon's Kiss is the first studio album by guitarist Marty Friedman, released on August 8, 1988, through Shrapnel Records (United States)[1] and Roadrunner Records (Europe). The album was reissued on CD in 1991.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 8/10[4] |
Rock Hard | 8.0/10[5] |
In a contemporary review, Holger Stratmann of Rock Hard did not recommend the album, but considered it as "quite good" in mixing "speed and folkloric influences from his old days in Hawaii" with "the typical and probably indispensable nature of the Shrapnel horde."[5]
Andy Hinds of AllMusic considered Dragon's Kiss an excellent album, and wrote that it "may be the most definitive sampling of Friedman's talents available."[3] Martin Popoff in his Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal described Dragon's Kiss as "a structured album of artful instrumental rock that kills all that came before" and "ushered in a new classy, mature era in shred records."[4]
Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by Marty Friedman, except where noted
No. | Titel | Length |
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1. | "Saturation Point" (Friedman, Jason Becker) | 4:53 |
2. | "Dragon Mistress" | 3:41 |
3. | "Evil Thrill" | 5:31 |
4. | "Namida (Tears)" | 2:47 |
No. | Titel | Length |
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5. | "Anvils" | 2:38 |
6. | "Jewel" (Friedman, Becker) | 4:05 |
7. | "Forbidden City" | 8:18 |
8. | "Thunder March" | 4:13 |
Total length: | 36:06 |
Personnel
[edit]- Musiker
- Marty Friedman – guitar, bass, keyboard[6]
- Jason Becker – additional guitar solos (tracks 1, 3,[6] 6)
- Deen Castronovo – drums
- Maija – piano (track 1)[6]
- Production
- Marty Friedman – producer
- Dino Alden – engineering, mixing
- George Horn – mastering at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California
- Dave Stephens Graphics – graphic design
- Pat Johnson Studios – photography
- Ross Pelton – Deen Castronovo photo
- Mike Varney – executive producer
References
[edit]- ^ "Discography: Solo Album". Marty Friedman Official Website. Archived from the original on 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- ^ Henderson, Paul (5 March 1991). "Speed Metal Symphony review". Q Magazine. 55: 84–5.
- ^ a b Hinds, Andy. "Marty Friedman - Dragon's Kiss review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Archived from the original on 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- ^ a b Popoff, Martin (1 November 2005). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. p. 127. ISBN 978-1894959315.
- ^ a b Stratmann, Holger (1988). "Review Album: Marty Friedman - Dragon's Kiss". Rock Hard (in German). No. 28. Archived from the original on 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- ^ a b c Friedman, Marty (7 September 2002). "Story Behind The Song - Dragon's Kiss". Marty Friedman Official Website. Archived from the original on 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
External links
[edit]- In Review: Marty Friedman "Dragon's Kiss" at Guitar Nine Records