| 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
| 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
Tim "Ripper" Owens - lead vocals, additional guitars
Guitar
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Tim "Ripper" Owens - lead vocals
- John Comprix - lead guitar
- Chris Caffery - lead guitar
- David Ellefson - bass
- Simon Wright - drums, percussion
References
- ^ 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.
