Maximum Security (Tony MacAlpine album)
# Maximum Security (Tony MacAlpine album)

Maximum Security is the second studio album by guitarist Tony MacAlpine, released in 1987 through PolyGram. It is his only release to enter the U.S. Billboard 200, reaching No. 146 and remaining on that chart for eleven weeks.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

Andy Hinds at AllMusic gave Maximum Security 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it "much better" than MacAlpine's 1986 debut album Edge of Insanity, and "essential listening for anyone interested in instrumental guitar music"; its "captivating neoclassical/fusion forays are filled with plenty of beautiful melodies and hair-raising solos".

## Track listing

All music is composed by Tony MacAlpine, except where noted.

## Personnel

* Tony MacAlpine – guitar, keyboard, bass
* George Lynch – additional guitar solos (tracks 3, 9)
* Jeff Watson – additional guitar solos (track 6)
* Mike Mani – keyboard programming
* Deen Castronovo – drums (tracks 1–3, 5, 6)
* Atma Anur – drums (tracks 4, 7, 9–11)
* Steve Fontano – engineering
* Dino Alden – engineering assistance
* George Horn – mastering
* Mike Varney – production

## Chart performance

| Year | Chart | Position |
| - | - | - |
| 1987 | Billboard 200 | 146 |
