| Arachnophobiac | ||||
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| Released | June 16, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California, Field of Dreams Studios, Las Vegas | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 52:23 | |||
| Label | Shrapnel | |||
| Producer | Mike Varney, Steve Fontano, Michael Schenker | |||
| Michael Schenker Group chronology | ||||
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"Arachnophobiac" is the eleventh studio album by the Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.), marking the eighth studio album of the band in its various lineups. Released in 2003, this album represents a significant phase in the band's discography. Following Michael Schenker's departure from UFO, there were widespread speculations concerning his health and future career prospects. These speculations were addressed with Schenker's announcement of a new solo project accompanied by an extensive tour. The recording of "Arachnophobiac" featured Michael Schenker on guitars, Chris Logan handling vocal duties, Stuart Hamm on bass guitar, and Jeremy Colson on drums."
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Track listing
All music by Michael Schenker, all lyrics and vocal melodies by Chris Logan:
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Evermore" | 5:22 |
| 2. | "Illusion" | 5:24 |
| 3. | "Arachnophobiac" | 4:46 |
| 4. | "Rock and Roll Believer" | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Sands of Time" | 4:38 |
| 6. | "Weathervane" | 5:02 |
| 7. | "Over Now" | 5:47 |
| 8. | "One World" | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Break the Cycle" | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Alive" | 4:50 |
| 11. | "Fatal Strike" | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 52:23 | |
Personnel
Band members
- Chris Logan – vocals
- Michael Schenker – guitars, producer
- Stuart Hamm – bass
- Jeremy Colson – drums
Additional musicians
- Jeff Watson – lead guitar on tracks 3, 5, 7 and 9
- Jeff Okolowicz – bass on track 9
Production
- Mike Varney – producer
- Steve Fontano – producer, engineer
- Dave Stephens – graphic design
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[2] | 115 |
References
- ↑ Prato, Greg. "Michael Schenker Arachnophobiac review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ↑ Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005 (in Japanese). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
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