''Parallax'' is the fourth studio album by guitarist

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, released on November 7, 1995 through

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Critical reception

Andy Hinds at

awarded ''Parallax'' 2.5 stars out of 5, describing it as following the same outline as Howe's two previous albums, ''

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'' (1993) and ''

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'' (1994). He said it "doesn't offer any surprises, but delivers mind-blowing guitar performances by the truckload" and that "guitar geeks will revel in the over-the-top decadence of this highly indulgent instrumental shred-fest." As with ''Introspection'', he criticized the album's

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as "rather clinical-sounding (especially those triggered drums)", but praised the evolution of Howe's guitar tone: "His guitar tone has evolved from a brash, metallic sound (heard in his earlier work) to a smooth, compressed signal, which suits his extended

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forays quite well."

Track listing

Personnel

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, mixing,

*Jon Doman –

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(except track 7) *Kevin Soffera – drums (track 7) *Andy Ramirez –

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*Kenneth K. Lee Jr. – mastering

References

External links

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