℗ 2021 Silver Lining Music
| Released | July 23, 2021 |
| Duration | 1h 02m 17s |
| Record Label | Silver Lining Music |
| Genre | Metal (Heavy) |
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1.1
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Guardian Angel
Alcatrazz |
5:17 | |||
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1.2
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Nightwatch
Alcatrazz |
4:51 | |||
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1.3
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Sword of Deliverance
Alcatrazz |
3:37 | |||
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1.4
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Turn of the Wheel
Alcatrazz |
5:27 | |||
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1.5
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Blackheart
Alcatrazz |
5:18 | |||
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1.6
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Grace of God
Alcatrazz |
5:08 | |||
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1.7
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Return to Nevermore
Alcatrazz |
5:17 | |||
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1.8
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Target
Alcatrazz |
4:44 | |||
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1.9
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Maybe Tomorrow
Alcatrazz |
6:16 | |||
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1.10
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House of Lies
Alcatrazz |
4:53 | |||
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1.11
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Alice's Eyes
Alcatrazz |
5:02 | |||
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1.12
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Dark Day for My Soul
Alcatrazz |
6:27 |
ALCATRAZZ, the mighty Los Angeles-born guitar-driven heavy metal icons, release their fifth studio album, aptly titled V. The album was preceded by single "Sword of Deliverance", and as far as lead statements go, it’s one hell of a reminder that when Alcatrazz is firing on all cylinders with all its guns blazing, it is a vital part of any metalhead’s day. And there is little doubt that Alcatrazz 2021 – Doogie White on vocals, founding members Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea on keyboards and bass respectively, Mark Benquechea on drums and Joe Stump on guitar – are the chemistry that is causing the musical fire.
Formed in 1983, Alcatrazz became famous for its blend of melodic and progressive rock and for introducing guitar heroes Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Emerging in 1983 with No Parole from Rock 'n’ Roll, which featured the hit “Island in the Sun,” the band continued building popularity in 1985 with their sophomore effort, Disturbing the Peace, which contained the hit, “God Blessed Video.” The band issued one more studio LP, 1986’s Dangerous Games, before ceasing operations the following year. The band regrouped and released highly acclaimed Born Innocent in 2020, their first studio album containing all-new material since 1986.
While Born Innocent was a smart and strong return to the studio, there is a synergy and crackle about V which shows a band both in lockstep with each other and back in love with the writing process.
“We all are very happy with the new album, we all were on the same page about the direction, and what we were trying to accomplish. We had over 20 songs to pick from, it was tough, we liked them all, that’s very unusual for a band. I think this album sounds like the natural progression from No Parole, only heavier.”
- Alcatrazz
48 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Silver Lining Music Studio Masters
Tracks 1-12 – 44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM, mastered in 48 kHz / 24-bit
Tracks 1-12 – 44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM, mastered in 48 kHz / 24-bit
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.10 -0.10 to -0.10 | -9.64 -10.51 to -8.83 | -6.30 -7.10 to -5.80 | 6 5 to 6 | |
| 1 | Guardian Angel | -0.10 | -8.92 | -5.9 | 5 |
| 2 | Nightwatch | -0.10 | -8.83 | -5.8 | 5 |
| 3 | Sword of Deliverance | -0.10 | -9.57 | -6.2 | 6 |
| 4 | Turn of the Wheel | -0.10 | -10.17 | -6.8 | 6 |
| 5 | Blackheart | -0.10 | -9.32 | -6.1 | 6 |
| 6 | Grace of God | -0.10 | -9.74 | -6.5 | 6 |
| 7 | Return to Nevermore | -0.10 | -10.32 | -6.7 | 6 |
| 8 | Target | -0.10 | -9.44 | -6.0 | 6 |
| 9 | Maybe Tomorrow | -0.10 | -9.54 | -6.1 | 6 |
| 10 | House of Lies | -0.10 | -9.59 | -5.9 | 6 |
| 11 | Alice's Eyes | -0.10 | -9.76 | -6.5 | 6 |
| 12 | Dark Day for My Soul | -0.10 | -10.51 | -7.1 | 5 |