Vai/Gash
| Vai/Gash | ||||
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| 📅 Released | January 27, 2023 | |||
| 🎙️ Recorded | 1991[1] | |||
| ⏳ Length | 29:36[2][3] | |||
| 🏷️ Label | Favored Nations, Mascott (published by SyVy Music and Concord Lane) | |||
| 🤑 Producer | Steve Vai | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| Louder Sound | [5] |
| Metal1.info | [6] |
| Ultimate Classic Rock | Mixed[7] |
Vai/Gash (officially marked on the frontal cover artwork of the album as Steve Vai presents: Vai/Gash) is the eleventh studio album by American guitarist Steve Vai, released through Favored Nations (Favored Nations Entertainment) and Mascott (Mascot Label Group).[8][9] The album was initially recorded in 1991. At that time, Steve Vai was interested in and immersed himself into biker culture.[10] The LP is a tribute dedicated to Johnny “Gash” Sombretto, a biker whom Steve Vai met, befriended, and collaborated with during the early 1990s. Johnny “Gash” Sombretto provided vocals on the songs on this album.[11] In counterpart, Steve Vai performed on all the instruments on this record. The album was released on CD, vinyl, and digital download format.
Background
The album was set to be released at some point during the 1990s. It was recorded approximately two years before Sex & Religion, the third solo studio album of Steve Vai, released in 1993. The album was inspired by 1970s classic rock music which Steve Vai appreciated listening to.[12] The album was subsequently released many years later in 2023.[13]
Track listing
All music composed by Steve Vai (apart from track number 7 which was co-written by Nikki Sixx and Steve Vai)[14].
| Vai/Gash track listing | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "In the Wind" | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Busted" | 3:05 |
| 3. | "Let's Jam" | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Woman Fever" | 2:27 |
| 5. | "She Saved My Life Tonight" | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Danger Zone" | 3:53 |
| 7. | "New Generation" | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Flowers Of Fire" | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 29:36 | |
Personnel
Recording personnel
- Steve Vai - guitars (both electric and acoustic), electric bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Johnny "Gash" Sombrotto - vocals
- Tiffany Smith (credited as "the mysterious drummer" or "Il Misterioso Batterista")[15] - drums
Technical personnel
- Roy Koch - artwork
- Greg Wurth - production coordinator
- Peter Brussee - mastering (CD and digital mastering)
- Mike Fraser - mixing
- Joe Sombrotto, John Harrell, Mark Cimino, Nancy Ranyard, Pia Vai, Steve Vai - photography
Charts
The album charted moderately well in Switzerland in 2023.
| Year | Chart | Place | Worldwide record sales certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Schweizer Hitparade[16] |
61 | N/A |
References
- ↑ Oscar Jordan (25 December 2023). "Steve Vai - Vai/Gash". Vintage Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Vai / Gash". iTunes. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Vai/Gash". Prog Archives. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Vai/Gash". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Grant Moon (27 January 2023). "Steve Vai's Vai/Gash is a joyful throwback to simpler times". Loudersound. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Stefan Popp (27 January 2023). "Steve Vai – Vai/Gash". Metal1info (in Deutsch). Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Graff, Gary (25 January 2023). "Steve Vai - Inviolate album review". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Steve Vai - Vai/Gash". Mascot Label Group. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Steve Vai // Vai/Gash // Album review". rocknloadmag.com. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Mark McStea (10 February 2023). ""This Album Is a Side of Vai That You're Never Going to Hear Any Other Way": Steve Vai Talks New Gash Record". Guitar Player Magazine. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Vai/Gash (2023)". Steve Vai's official website. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Vai/Gash". Hal Leonard Website. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Rob Laing (21 November 2022). "Steve Vai to reveal long-shelved Gash album, loses Dave Weiner from band". MusicRadar. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Steve Vai – Vai / Gash". Discogs.com. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Carl King (February 2023). "Steve Vai Guest Interview (New Vai/Gash Album, Lessons From David Lee Roth, Imposter Syndrome) Ep 47". YouTube. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade und Music Community" (in Deutsch).
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