Play My Game
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| Play My Game | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 15, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | Early 2009 in Morrisound Studios, United States | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, hard rock | |||
| Length | 52:59 | |||
| Label | Steamhammer | |||
| Producer | Brett Chassen, Bob Kulick | |||
| Tim "Ripper" Owens chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Dangerdog Music Reviews | [2] |
Play My Game is the debut solo album by vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. Many well known musicians perform on the album. Play My Game was released by Steamhammer/SPV on May 15, 2009 in Germany, May 18, 2009, in Europe and May 19, 2009 in the US and Canada.
The album features such guests as Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big), Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS), Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), Michael Wilton (Queensrÿche), James LoMenzo (Megadeth), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) and Vinny Appice (ex-Black Sabbath, ex-Dio).
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Starting Over" | Tim Owens, Bob Kulick | Performed by
| 3:33 |
| 2. | "Believe" | Owens | Performed by
| 4:35 |
| 3. | "The Cover Up" | Owens | Performed by
| 4:30 |
| 4. | "Pick Yourself Up" | Owens, Mike Callahan | Performed by
| 4:32 |
| 5. | "It Is Me" | Owens | Performed by
| 2:53 |
| 6. | "No Good Goodbyes" | Owens, Kulick, Brett Chassen | Performed by
| 3:35 |
| 7. | ""The World Is Blind" | Owens | Performed by
| 4:50 |
| 8. | "To Live Again" | Owens | Performed by
| 6:00 |
| 9. | "The Light" | Owens, Kulick | Performed by
| 4:36 |
| 10. | "Play My Game" | Owens, John Comprix | Performed by
| 4:43 |
| 11. | "Death Race" | Owens, Comprix | Performed by
| 3:29 |
| 12. | "The Shadows Are Alive" | Owens, Chris Caffery | Performed by
| 5:35 |
| 13. | "A Challenge" (iTunes bonus track) | Owens, Kulick | Performed by
| 4:17 |
Personnel
[edit]Tim "Ripper" Owens - lead vocals, additional guitars
Guitar
[edit]- Bob Kulick - tracks 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13
- Bruce Kulick - track 6
- Carlos Cavazo - track 5
- Craig Goldy - track 2
- Doug Aldrich - track 7
- Chris Caffery - track 12
- Steve Stevens - track 4
- Jeff Loomis - track 3
- Michael Wilton - track 8
- Neil Zaza - track 10
- John Comprix - tracks 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11
- Mike Callahan - track 4
Bass
[edit]- Marco Mendoza - track 12
- Billy Sheehan - tracks 6, 7
- David Ellefson - track 8
- James Lomenzo - track 3, 11
- Rudy Sarzo - tracks 1, 2, 5, 10, 13
- Tony Franklin - track 9
- Dennis Hayes - track 4
Drums
[edit]- Simon Wright - tracks 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12
- Vinny Appice - track 13
- Bobby Jarzombek - track 9
- Ray Luzier - track 4
- Brett Chassen - 3, 6, 11
Touring Personnel
[edit]- Tim "Ripper" Owens - lead vocals
- John Comprix - lead guitar
- Chris Caffery - lead guitar
- David Ellefson - bass
- Simon Wright - drums, percussion
References
[edit]- ^ Freeman, Phil. "Play My Game > Review". Allmusic. Macrovision. Retrieved May 25, 2009.
- ^ Hartranft, Craig. Tim 'Ripper' Owens: Play My Game 2009-05-17. Retrieved on 2011-05-07.
