Songs For Sanity is the second solo album by the guitarist

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, released September 13, 2005, featuring guest appearances from

Albert Lee Albert William Lee (born 21 December 1943) is an English guitarist known for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked, both in the studio and on tour, with many famous musicians from a wide range of genres. He has also mai ...

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Track listing

Credits

– guitar, banjo, bass guitar (except on "Fiddler's"), associate producer album *

– guitar on second half of each of the main two solos on "Perineum" *

- guitar on the first solo on "Death Valley" *

Larry Klein Larry Klein (born March 17, 1956) is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is based in Los Angeles. He began his career as a bassist, playing with jazz artists Willie Bobo, Freddie Hubbard, Carmen McRae, Joe Henderson, Bobb ...

– bass guitar on "Fiddler's" *Josh Jones – bass guitar on "Fiddler's" *Rodger Carter – drums on tracks 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 *

Aaron Rossi Aaron John Rossi (born December 6, 1980) is an American drummer, most notable for his performance with industrial metal band Ministry and heavy metal band Prong. He was nominated for a Grammy at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010. Discography ...

– drums on tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, and 11 *Sid Riggs – keyboards (except on tracks 6, 8, and 9), producer, engineer, programming, mixing album *Kevin Savigar – keyboards on tracks 6, 8, and 9, producer, additional engineering *

Mike Varney Mike Varney is an American record producer and music publisher. He is the founder of the Shrapnel Label Group, which includes Shrapnel Records, Tone Center Records, and Blues Bureau International. He also has a 50% stake in Magna Carta Recor ...

– executive producer *Shaun Evans – mixing assistant engineer *Maryanne Bilham – photography *Dave Stepens – graphic design, layout *Tim Gennert – mastering album {{DEFAULTSORT:Songs For Sanity John 5 (guitarist) albums 2005 albums Instrumental albums Shrapnel Records albums