After being lucky enough to see Paul Gilbert preform a few new tracks at London Guitar show a week or so ago I was holding out that I would go home and see his album for sale, I was Happy to see I would only have to wait a week...And a week I did wait."Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar" is Paul's 13th studio album and although his previous album "Get Out Of My Yard" being scorned as to much of a variation from Paul's Racer X days this stunning new album returns fans to a state of metallic shred bliss.
The self titled opening track throws you of course with its ballad feel and melodic slow intro but prevail to just over a minute and you can already hear the Racer X piercing the lining and giving you a taste of what is to come.
The second track is another of Paul's classically influenced tracks entitled "Eudaimonia Overture" which begins with some outrageous 3 fingered tapping and slips into what I can only describe as a beautiful little riff which raises spirits and send you rushing to the nearest guitar to attempt Paul's mesmerising sound.
My 2...Yes 2 stand out track's of this album are without a doubt Norwegian Cowbell & The Gargoyle which show Paul's inspirational guitar work at its best. Norwegian Cowbell is melodic and catchy with some of the best licks on the album. The Gargoyle could be described as Iron Maiden on speed with Paul's tone and use of classic sounding scales giving you an urge to make your hair big and stuff your trousers with the nearest implement available.
Its hard to judge a Instrumental album as you have to take into account skill of playing combined with the song structure to make sure it isn't just sweeping scales or basic riffs...Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar sums this up. Contender of shred album of the year without a doubt.
Paul Gilbert - Norwegian Cowbell.mp3
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