George Lynch has high expectations for the next Lynch Mob album, and apparently, the guitarist isn’t ready to settle for anything less than a record that can stand alongside the band’s classic material.
The guitarist recently admitted that he isn’t entirely satisfied with the songs he has written for the upcoming album. Rather than rush the project, Lynch wants to make sure the new material delivers the same kind of consistency and impact that made the band’s 1990 debut, Wicked Sensation, a hard rock favorite.
George Lynch Has Written 10 Songs but Wants to Do Better
In a new interview with Cassius Morris, Lynch revealed that he has written 10 songs for the upcoming record. However, he doesn’t believe the material has reached the standard he wants.
“I got 10, but I’m not happy with it, so I have to be honest with myself,” the guitarist explained.
Lynch admitted that he could easily convince himself that the songs were good enough and move forward with the album. But he doesn’t want to take the easy route, especially when he believes the material has the potential to become something much better.
He also pointed out that he doesn’t currently have a producer challenging his creative decisions or someone looking over his shoulder in the studio. Although he appreciates the musicians he works with, he feels he needs to hold himself accountable and recognize when a song needs more work.
For Lynch, simply releasing another album isn’t enough. He wants every track to justify its place on the record.
He Wants to Recapture the Magic of ‘Wicked Sensation’
Lynch has a particular benchmark in mind: Lynch Mob’s 1990 debut album, Wicked Sensation.
The record established Lynch Mob as a major name in hard rock. Its bluesy grooves, powerful guitar work and memorable songwriting helped it earn critical and fan acclaim. The album eventually achieved gold certification from the RIAA.
Now, more than three decades later, Lynch wants to recreate that level of consistency.
He explained that the upcoming record needs to be a “wall-to-wall” album, meaning he wants strong songs from beginning to end rather than a collection of highlights surrounded by filler.
The guitarist also admitted that his priorities have changed. Instead of worrying about recording budgets, studio expenses or how quickly he can finish a project, he wants to focus on getting the music right.
He added, “I haven’t thought that way in a long time, ’cause usually I’m just like a music factory, just pumping them out.”
