Metal Fatigue (album)

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Metal Fatigue
Allan Holdsworth - 1985 - Metal Fatigue (original).jpg
Studio album by
Released1985 (1985)
StudioMusic Grinder Studios, Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles; Front Page Recorders, Costa Mesa, California
GenreJazz fusion
Length37:40
LabelEnigma
ProducerAllan Holdsworth
Allan Holdsworth chronology
Road Games
(1983)
Metal Fatigue
(1985)
Atavachron
(1986)

Metal Fatigue is the third studio album by guitarist Allan Holdsworth, released in 1985 through Enigma Records (United States) and JMS–Cream Records (Europe).[1]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic4.5/5 stars[1]

Daniel Gioffre of AllMusic awarded Metal Fatigue 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it "One of the most important fusion records of the '80s" and "Holdsworth's best work. [...] Absolutely essential for those who like their rock with a healthy dose of jazz".[1] The title track was listed as one of the highlights, as well as the contributions of drummer Chad Wackerman and bassist Jimmy Johnson, whom he described as "virtuosos in their own right".[1]

Track listing[]

All tracks are written by Allan Holdsworth, except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."Metal Fatigue" (lyrics: Paul Williams)4:56
2."Home"5:33
3."Devil Take the Hindmost"5:36
4."Panic Station" (lyrics: Williams)3:36
5."The Un-Merry-Go-Round"14:10
6."In the Mystery" (lyrics: Paul Korda)3:49
Total length:37:40

Personnel[]

Technical
  • Robert Feist – engineering
  • Dan Humann – engineering
  • Dennis McKay – engineering
  • Biff Vincent – engineering
  • Gary Wagner – engineering
  • Francois Bardol – cover art

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Gioffre, Daniel. "Metal Fatigue - Allan Holdsworth". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 16 April 2019.

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