| Greg Howe | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Greg Howe |
| Cover: | Greg Howe - 1988 - Greg Howe.jpg |
| Studio: | Prairie Sun Recording, Cotati, California |
| Genre: | Instrumental rock |
| Length: | 41:44 |
| Label: | Shrapnel |
| Producer: | Mike Varney |
| Next Title: | Introspection |
| Next Year: | 1993 |
Greg Howe is the first studio album by guitarist Greg Howe, released in 1988 by Shrapnel Records.[1] Prior to its recording, Howe had sent a demo tape to Shrapnel founder Mike Varney in 1987, after which he was signed to the label.[2]
Andy Hinds at AllMusic described Greg Howe as "fresh compared to the melodramatic work of peers like, say, Vinnie Moore" and "a high-octane, indulgent rock romp. Worth hearing." He also listed "Kick It All Over" and "The Pepper Shake" as highlights.[1] Martin Popoff in his Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal found the album "not all heavy, but for the most part, fruity, pop-tastic and colourful", while Howe's guitar playing reminded him of George Lynch.
In a 2009 article by Guitar World magazine, the album was ranked 10th on the all-time top 10 list of shred albums.[3] As of 2006 it remains Howe's best-selling release.[2]
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