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Principally recorded at Field Of Dreams Studio, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Although he apparently shot himself in the foot several times throughout his career, guitarist Michael Schenker always seems to manage to land back on his feet. And the latest "personal victory" came in the form of 2003's Arachnophobiac. After exiting UFO after a several album-long "reunions," rumors spread about Schenker's health and well-being. But the longtime guitar hero silenced his doubters with an extensive tour, as well as an all-new solo release. Schenker has hooked up once more with quite possibly the best vocalist he's worked with since Phil Mogg, a chap named Chris Logan, and also enlists the help of a rhythm section that is certainly not light on technique -- bassist Stu Hamm (best known for his work with Joe Satriani) and drummer Jeremy Colson (Marty Friedman, Steve Vai). Although there is plenty of exceptional guitar work here (after all, it's on the Shrapnel label -- known for its shred-heavy releases), Schenker puts songwriting first, resulting in such standouts as "Evermore" and "Illusion." Although the lyrics become a bit predictable at times, Arachnophobiac (which means one who is scared of spiders, by the way) proves that Schenker is still alive and well. ~ Greg Prato
Jeff Okolowicz, Stu Hamm (bass); Jeremy Colson (drums).
Producers: Mike Varney, Steve Fontano, Michael Schenker.
Personnel: Michael Schenker (guitar); Chris Logan (vocals); Jeff Watson (guitar); Jeremy Colson (drums).
Recording information: Camp Watson; Field Of Dreams, Las Vegas, NV; Prairie Sun.
Personnel: Michael Schenker, Jeff Watson (guitar); Chris Logan (vocals);
Michael Schenker Arachnophobiac Songs | 1. | Evermore |
| 2. | Illusion |
| 3. | Arachnophobiac |
| 4. | Rock and Roll Believer |
| 5. | Sands of Time |
| 6. | Weathervane |
| 7. | Over Now |
| 8. | One World |
| 9. | Break the Cycle |
| 10. | Alive |
| 11. | Fatal Strike |
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Arachnophobiac Music Review Average Rating: (3.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Latest album
I have listened to the album, probably, five - six times only but I certainly feel the power of the band. I guess, musically it is not the strongest one but you cannot deny M. Schenker's talent to create classical hard rock sound. Also, the ability of the guitarist to release one album after another practically every year is a noticable quality. The majority of the artists in this genre spend at least several years to write something new. On the whole, it is a good buy for the MSG's fan as well as for someone who is interested in this type of music.
Andre Sokolnikov
Submitted by asokolni (South Bend, IN) 
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 Good, but something missing.
First of all, I am a huge UFO/MSG fan. Michael has been one of my favorite guitarists since I first heard him play way back in the mid 1970's. However, this CD, while still good, is a little disappointing. I really think that, even though I love getting my yearly UFO/MSG fix...that is probaly the problem. Michael has stayed so busy with new releases over the last 5 or so years, that I think the writing and playing is lacking with new ideas. It seems that maybe Michael needs to refocus his creative energy. Too much sounds so similiar. He is a riff-meister who...needs some new riffs? Again, I hate to be critical, because I still do enjoy this CD, and if you love Michael, you have to have it, right? But, this is nowhere near as exciting or original as his work on the UFO CD's "Walk On Water" or "Covenant". Those "new" CD's (within the last 5 years) are both incredible and fresh.
Submitted by a reviewer (ATLANTA, GA. U.S.A.)
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Michael's Guitar is Magic
It's amazing how Michael Schenker's guitar can sound the same now as it did years ago in UFO Lights Out. The new album is very good with great vocals and great guitar licks.
Submitted by a reviewer (Dartmouth, MA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Solid, but short of guitar firepower.
Latest Schenker offering is a decent affair with some surprisingly hook-laden toons. My biggest complaint is the fact that Jeff Watson plays 4 solos. Nothing against Jeffy, but he ain't no Schenker and that's who I paid my hard earned Canadian bucks to hear. The album is also short on those little fills, intro and outro solos that are typical of the main man.
Other than that, it's well written, played, produced, etc., just a little
more mustard required guitar wise next time.
Submitted by a reviewer (Calgary, AB)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  MSG not the same
Since Michael has had all his problems he has not been the same mad axeman we all craved. He doesnt even play all the solos on this disc. Whats wrong with that picture?
Submitted by a reviewer (Mesa, Arizona)
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