The Speed of Sound
Ronnie Montrose
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mach 1 | Ronnie Montrose | 4:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Black Box | Ronnie Montrose | 4:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Hyper-Thrust | Ronnie Montrose | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Monolith | Ronnie Montrose | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Zero G | Ronnie Montrose | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Telstar | Ronnie Montrose | 3:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Sidewinder | Ronnie Montrose | 3:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Windshear | Ronnie Montrose | 4:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VTOL | Ronnie Montrose | 3:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Outer Marker Inbound | Ronnie Montrose | 4:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Songs |
Album Review
Riding the wave of his previous solo albums during the late '80s, Ronnie Montrose reached his peak with The Speed of Sound. Not relying so much on drum machines and an overly polished wall of chorused sound, Montrose feels much more relaxed here than on previous outings during the comeback years, loosening up largely due to a rhythm section that is tight but not digitally rigid, particularly the drumming of former Mitch Ryder sideman Johnny Badanjek. The songwriting and arrangements are much more focused and breathe easier than on previous records, and Montrose's soloing and melodic phrasing are in top form. If there were a place for casual listeners to begin exploring Montrose's solo endeavors under his own name, The Speed of Sound would be an ideal place to start.
Recent Customer Reviews
The Gamma gears...
by DazzU4ikGamma 3 is by far the best of this trio. so where is it?
Thank God for rock guitarists
by dmjtruckonNice to know there are still some rock guitarists around,love the album but the drumming was a bit to basic to go
with the more complex guitar playing.
Solo High Point
by sezwhomProbably Ronnie's best solo venture outside Montrose and Gamma. Lots to like and blows Territory out of the sky. Hyper-Thrust, Sidewinder and Windshear are standouts with Mach 1 adding some of his finest licks. Monolith could have been included on his highly underrated Bones is Bones album. Not as strong songs near the end but plenty of choices to keep you happy.
Biography
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s
Top Albums and Songs by Ronnie Montrose
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zero G | The Speed of Sound | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Mach 1 | The Speed of Sound | 4:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Town Without Pity | Open Fire | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Sidewinder | The Speed of Sound | 3:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Hyper-Thrust | The Speed of Sound | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.90
- Genres: Rock, Music, Hard Rock, Metal, Arena Rock
- Released: 1988
- ℗ 2005 Digital Musicworks International
