Album: Odyssey by Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force (1988)
Genre: Metal | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Odyssey is the fourth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on April 8, 1988 through Polydor Records. It reached #40 on that year's Billboard 200 chart and remained charted for 36 weeks. As of 2012, Odyssey is Malmsteen's highest-charting Billboard 200 release.

Artist Background: Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (/ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn/ ing-vay mahlm-steen; born Lars Johann Yngve Lannerbäck on 30 June 1963) is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader. Malmsteen became known for his neo-classical playing style in heavy metal. Steve Huey of Allmusic stated that, "Yngwie Malmsteen is arguably the most technically accomplished hard rock guitarist to emerge during the '80s." Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Metal, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album

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Odyssey is the fourth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on April 8, 1988 through Polydor Records. It reached #40 on that year's Billboard 200 chart and remained charted for 36 weeks. As of 2012, Odyssey is Malmsteen's highest-charting Billboard 200 release.

Odyssey

Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force

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