More than just a speed merchant: Why you should listen to Yngwie Malmsteen’s Odyssey
This feature on guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen argues he deserves recognition beyond his reputation as a lightning-fast shredder, using his work to make the case for a fuller appreciation of his musicianship. It situates him within the early-1980s American rock scene, which swung towards technical excess and virtuoso guitar playing as a reaction to punk's stripped-back…