Name: Superheroes by Racer X
Brand: Racer X
SKU: 825646782277
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

From the outside, Superheroes seems to be a rather bizarre concept, as the band's members are all dressed to the nines in strange outfits and get accompanying odd nicknames; bassist John Aldrete is known as "The X-Tinguisher" and wears a red getup replete with several fire extinguishers. Apparently, the influential instrumentalists have watched one too many episodes of The Tick. Put the disc in the player and it's more along the lines you would expect from this virtuoso vehicle: a whole lot of shredding guitar solos courtesy of Paul Gilbert, intense drumming from Scott Travis (who rejoins the band during breaks from Judas Priest duties), and Jeff Martin's distinctive shriek. That said, there are some deviations from the norm this time out. Racer X's version of "Godzilla" is a Technicolor comeuppance of flash, truly making it their own; "Mad at the World" and the innuendo-laden "That Hormone Thing" border on hair metal commercialism, and "Evil Joe" is a sample- and quirk-laden rap-metal number. Still, you get the sense that Racer X will be relegated once again to preaching to the converted like most of the Guitar Institute set does.
© Brian O'Neill /TiVo

1. Superheroes

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

2. Let the Spirit Fly

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

3. Godzilla

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

4. Dead Man's Shoes

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

5. King of the Monsters

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

6. Mad at the World

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

7. Evil Joe

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

8. That Hormone Thing

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

9. Viking Kong

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

10. Time Before the Sun

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

11. O.H.B

by Racer X

Primary Artist: Racer X; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 21 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1435x1435 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Worldwide, Hard Rock, Instrumental Guitar Rock

Label

Mascot Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

Netherlands

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 5, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

825646782277

Shopping cart

Notification

Superheroes

1. Superheroes

2. Let the Spirit Fly

3. Godzilla

4. Dead Man's Shoes

5. King of the Monsters

6. Mad at the World

7. Evil Joe

8. That Hormone Thing

9. Viking Kong

10. Time Before the Sun

11. O.H.B

Technical Specifications

Superheroes

Product information

Release options

1. Superheroes

2. Let the Spirit Fly

3. Godzilla

4. Dead Man's Shoes

5. King of the Monsters

6. Mad at the World

7. Evil Joe

8. That Hormone Thing

9. Viking Kong

10. Time Before the Sun

11. O.H.B

Technical Specifications