Greatest Riffs

by Michael Schenker

Overview

When you hear of a Michael Schenker compilation titled Greatest Riffs, then obviously, the set must include the definitive versions of the UFO classics that Schenker played on (and to a lesser degree, Scorpions' tracks), as well as his early solo material, right? Nyet. This 2009, 13-track set solely contains material from several releases Schenker did for the Shrapnel label, from the late '90s/early 21st century. So what you get is a mixed bag, which while admittedly does include some six-string pizzazz, is certainly not a definitive Schenker "best-of." Case in point, the first six tracks here are cover tunes, and then there are several originals, concluding with a trio of live renditions of UFO classics. If you're curious about what this German guitar great was up to during a rock music era where just about every rock band avoided guitar solos like the plague, then Greatest Riffs is worth a listen. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	04/07/2009
Label:	Shrapnel
UPC:	0026245120020
Rank:	86650

Tracks

1. Hey Joe
2. Whiter Shade of Pale
3. Shapes of Things
4. Layla
5. Badge
6. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
7. The Mess I've Made
8. Fat City N.O.
9. Rude Awakening
10. Arachnophobiac
11. Doctor Doctor
12. Rock Bottom
13. Lights Out

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Schenker   Primary Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Aynsley Dunbar   Drums
John Onder   Bass
Gunter Nezhoda   Bass
Jesse Bradman   Vocals (Background)
Stuart Hamm   Bass
Davey Pattison   Vocals
Wayne Findlay   Guitar,Keyboards
Kelly Keeling   Vocals
Kevin Curry   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic)
Jeremy Colson   Drums
Shane Gaalaas   Drums
Louis Maldonado   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Keith Slack   Vocals,Vocals
Seth Bernstein   Keyboards
Mark Robertson   Keyboards
Chris Logan   Vocals

Technical Credits

Steve Fontano   Audio Production,Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Keith Reid   Composer
J. Gordon   Composer
Keith Relf   Composer
Joe Marquez   Mixing,Engineer,Audio Engineer,Vocal Engineer,Keyboard Engineer
Eric Clapton   Composer
George Harrison   Composer
McCarty   Composer
Ralph Patlan   Mixing,Audio Engineer,Guitar Engineer
Michael Lardie   Bass Engineer,Drum Engineering
Michael Schenker   Producer,Audio Production
Mark "Mooka" Rennick   Mixing,Engineer
Matthew Bridges   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Mike Varney   Mixing,Producer,Audio Production,Compilation Producer
Jason D'Ottavio   Mixing,Audio Engineer,Vocal Engineer,Guitar Engineer
Gary Brooker   Composer
Kelly Keeling   Composer
Billy Roberts   Composer
Kevin Curry   Arranger,Engineer,Performer,Guitar Engineer,Guitar Arrangements
Parker   Composer
Way   Composer
Matthew Fisher   Composer
Ashley Moore   Remastering
Logan   Composer
Smith   Composer
Schenker   Composer
Mogg   Composer
Josh Chaddock   Audio Engineer
Wainwright Hewlett   Assistant
Mark Robertson   Audio Engineer,Audio Production
Gene Cornelius   Studio Assistant
Steve Jennings   Photography
Rich Tereshinski   Assistant
Michael "Mick" Wilson   Vocal Engineer
Jose Marquez   Mixing
Chris Logan   Vocal Engineer