Product Description

UNITED STATES marks the first collaboration between RACER X s Paul "United States" is the first collaboration of Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson. The album features 10 new songs which they wrote, performed, and produced together in the summer of 2008. "United States" will be released May 12th, 2009 on Mascot Records U.S.A.

Gilbert and Nelson share many musical and cultural roots. Both artists grew up outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Both were born the same year and started playing guitar around the same time. Both played in Pittsburgh bands, and even shared some of the same band members. Gilbert moved to Los Angeles, and Nelson stayed in Pittsburgh, so they never met until now.

On first listen, Nelson s stunning vocals reminds many listeners of the legendary Freddie Mercury. But listen again, and you will be introduced to a singer, performer, and writer with a unique sound and character all his own. Gilbert could easily rest on his "Guitar Hero" reputation, but being raised on The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Van Halen, Gilbert craves great rock singing and songs.

Paul Gilbert began his career with the legendary shred-metal band RACER X in 1986. Since then, his guitar playing has brought him number one hits with the band MR. BIG, and a devoted following of guitar and music lovers all over the world. Gilbert's recent foray into instrumental guitar music brought him even more attention, and has resulted in extensive touring with Joe Satriani's "G3" tour in North America and over 100 shows as a headliner in Europe, Japan, and South America.

Track Listing

1. The Last Rock n Roll Star
2. Hideway
3. Waste of Time
4. Bad Times Good
5. Paris Hilton Look-alike
6. The Answer
7. I m Free
8. Pulsar
9. Girl from Omaha
10. I m Not Addicted

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129118 in Music
• Brand: GILBERT,PAUL
• Released on: 2009-05-12
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Customer Reviews

Still going strong
As a guitar player forever, I've got everything Paul has put out (going back 25 years ago). Each one is entertaining and demonstrates his phenomenal playing ability. This one doesn't disappoint and it has vocals to boot. I have 100's of CD's and there are only a few I play on a regular basis. This is working it's way to one of those. Freddie Nelson is reminiscent of Freddy Mercury in both the sense of being a great singer, and, being a power singer. And Paul Gilbert compliments each song with fresh and inventive licks. The emphasis on this CD is the SONGS and not the individual talents (which definitely these guys are) but there's enough showcasing to hear how good these guys are. If someone asked me, I'd say buy it.

Minor Disappointment
After Pauls last solo guitar album, this is a bit disappointing. The songs are not to my liking but Pauls playing is a good as ever. If you're a huge Paul Gilbert Fan and like vocals in instrumentalists albums go ahead and get it. If not, there are better albums Paul has put out. My personal favorite being King of Clubs. Awesome songs with vocals and probably one of the most emotional songs of all times(Streetlights).
Steve

Brilliant, as usual...

Brilliant as usual...
But what else do you expect from Paul Gilbert??

He's the best.