Victims of the Future

by Gary Moore

Overview

Gary Moore might just be the greatest guitar hero America's never heard of, probably because only his latter-day blues recordings have benefited from proper distribution in these parts. In fact, Moore has worn so many hats during his nearly 30-year career that the words eclectic and unfocused immediately come to mind. Victims of the Future arrived in the middle of the most consistent phase of his career -- that of a heavy metal guitar slinger. Between the epic Cold War-inspired title track and the massive riffing of "Murder in the Skies" (written about the Korean airliner shot down by Russian fighter jets), Moore assaults the listener with more guitar notes than appear in most careers. These are great songs, though, and his powerful vocals are also very effective, especially on the hit ballad "Empty Rooms." None of Gary Moore's recordings are very easy to find in America, but make sure this is the first one you look for. [The version released in Japan included three bonus tracks, "Devil in Her Heart," "Blinder," and a remix of "Empty Rooms."] ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	10/04/2005
Label:	Emi Music Distribution
UPC:	0724358357523
Rank:	133295

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gary Moore   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background),Bass,Guitar,Vocals
Bob Daisley   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Ian Paice   Drums
Bobby Chouinard   Drums
Neil Carter   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Noddy Holder   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Mo Foster   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Neil Murray   Bass,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Nigel Mills   Engineer
Gary Moore   Producer,Composer
Ian Paice   Composer
Chris Dreja   Composer
Keith Relf   Composer
Jeff Glixman   Engineer,Producer
Joni Mitchell   Composer
McCarty   Composer
Richard Dropkin   Composer
Jim McCarty   Composer
Neil Carter   Composer
Nigel Walker   Producer
Neil Murray   Composer
Paul Samwell-Smith   Composer
Steve Travell   Assistant
Ian Cooper   Mastering
N. Carter   Composer
Martyn Atkins   Art Direction
Craig Gruber   Composer