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As a hired gun for such renowned hard rockers as Rob Halford, David Lee Roth, and Marilyn Manson, guitarist John5 got to show his six-string skills -- but only to a degree. With the focus mainly on songwriting, he wasn't able to shred away at will. This all changed when John5 started issuing solo albums, such as his 2005 effort, Songs for Sanity. Issued a year after 2004's Vertigo, his debut for Shrapnel (a label known mostly for instrumental metal guitar releases), John5 returned with an album that proved even more diverse than its predecessor. For longtime fans, John5's ability to tackle a wide variety of music shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as he's also appeared alongside k.d. lang and Leah Andreone. Still, it's a downright hoot to hear a supposed metal guitarist playing bluegrass licks, as he does on the tracks "Fiddlers" and the album opening "Perenium" (which features a guest spot by none other than Albert Lee). John5 also shows off his love of country even further on "Behind the Nut Love," a track on which he replicates the sound of pedal steel guitar. But Songs for Sanity is certainly not all for the cowboy hat/boot-wearing crowd, as evidenced by the simply shredding on "Blues Balls," as well as a rocking track that features a cameo by Steve Vai on "Perenium." Although he may wear ghoulish make-up and attire, Songs for Sanity proves once again that you should never judge a book by its cover. ~ Greg Prato
Live Recording
Additional personnel: Albert Lee , Steve Vai.
John 5 Songs For Sanity Songs | 1. | Death Valley |
| 2. | Blues Balls |
| 3. | Gods and Monsters |
| 4. | Die |
| 5. | Perineum |
| 6. | Fiddler's |
| 7. | Gein With Envy |
| 8. | Behind the Nut Love |
| 9. | Soul of a Robot |
| 10. | Sin |
| 11. | Damaged |
| 12. | Denouement |
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Songs For Sanity Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  A candy for the ears
I bought this cd the day that it was released and I loved it so much. I've never heard a cd with so much different style of music, from metal to bluegrass,i don't know why John 5 took so much time release cds, he's my new guitar hero!!
Submitted by Sim (Drummondville, Quebec)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. JOHN 5 deserves 5 stars
JOHN 5 - Songs for Sanity. So far this century has seen a huge decline in new guitar gods. John 5 may very well be the best new guitarist of this century.
Besides playing with M. MANSON and DAVID LEE ROTH, John also toured with ROB ZOMBIE. JOHN 5 absolutley loves his instrument and it's clear the hours this man has spent studying and learning his instrument. The relationship between man and his instrument have been famed all throughout history. JOHN 5 has made history with this classic/classy release. He shreds,he slows down,he changes pace,he changes style( sorta in the vein of SATRIANI). It's all here every sound any hard rock guitar fan would want. No vocals except for some speaking parts and even they are short. I might add that they are a nice touch to a smoking guitar only release from the best guitarist of this century.
Submitted by lifeisgoodtoday (South East OHIO)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. A must have cd, Absolute Perfection!
Songs For Sanity is one of the best Guitar CD'S ever, and puts John5 in the same stratosphere as Steve Vai,Zak Wylde,and others. Along with all the other work john has done in the Studio and on tours,His Unwavering passion for playing and every evolving Styles is unmatched in the last ten years. Listening to the songs for sanity cd helped me through a real trying time in my life, with the sudden death of a very close Family member. I would listen at least 2 times a day, and still do. This cd is for every music fan out there don't miss out on this one.
Submitted by Roy (New Baltimore, Michigan)
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