| Metal Fatigue | ||||
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| Released | 1985 (1985) | |||
| Studio | Music Grinder Studios, Mad Hatter Studios,Los Angeles; Front Page Recorders,Costa Mesa, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 37:40 | |||
| Label | Enigma | |||
| Producer | Allan Holdsworth | |||
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Metal Fatigue is the third studio album by guitaristAllan Holdsworth, released in 1985 throughEnigma Records (United States) and JMS–Cream Records (Europe).[1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Daniel Gioffre ofAllMusic awardedMetal Fatigue 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it "One of the most important fusion records of the '80s" and "Holdsworth's best work. [...] Absolutely essential for those who like theirrock with a healthy dose of jazz".[1] The title track was listed as one of the highlights, as well as the contributions of drummerChad Wackerman and bassistJimmy Johnson, whom he described as "virtuosos in their own right".[1]
Spin wrote, "Each extended jam has a purpose, and it's not music only those with a lifetime subscription toGuitar Player can appreciate. There are a few weak spots on the record—like every time a vocalist pipes in."[2]
All lyrics are written byPaul Williams, except where noted; all music is composed by Allan Holdsworth.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Metal Fatigue" | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Home" | 5:33 |
| 3. | "Devil Take the Hindmost" | 5:36 |
| 4. | "Panic Station" | 3:36 |
| 5. | "The Un-Merry-Go-Round" | 14:10 |
| 6. | "In the Mystery" (lyrics:Paul Korda) | 3:49 |
| Total length: | 37:40 | |
