High Gear is the first studio album by the American hard rock band Howe II, released in 1989 through Shrapnel Records.

[1] Andy Hinds at AllMusic reviewed the album positively, saying that "The songs on High Gear are good, the riffs are killer, and the execution is flawless."

He praised Greg Howe's guitar playing as "more effective than ever; focused like a laser, his brilliant solos drive home the point of the songs rather than being the point of the songs" and likened Albert Howe's vocals to David Lee Roth.

"[1] Journalist Martin Popoff described the album as "a rhythmic good time metal party" and the production as "a bit blocky, but vital like Van Halen".

[2] All tracks are written by Albert Howe and Greg HoweRecorded at Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California