Draft:Vai/Gash
2023 studio album by Steve Vai
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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.
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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 is composed by Steve Vai (apart from track number 7 which was co-written by Nikki Sixx and Steve Vai)[14]
| 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
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 |