CD Fan Review
Although
Allan Holdsworth's compositions, arrangements, and musicianship get
even better on later albums (an amazing feat in and of itself), this
is a strong official solo debut by the electric guitar
extraordinaire.
This
remastered edition features Holdsworth's signature atmospheric
instrumentals, as well as unique vocal songs performed by frequent
Holdsworth collaborator Paul Williams (Holdsworth's fellow
Englishman, not to be confused with the American singer-songwriter of
the same name).
In
addition to Holdsworth on guitar and violin, the tight band includes
Paul Carmichael on bass and Gary Husband on drums and piano.
Holdsworth's
virtuosic artistry and distinct fusion of jazz, rock, and new age,
and the stellar performances of his solid rhythm section, make this
album an appetite-whetting harbinger of greater things to come.
--Raj
Manoharan
Grreat reading
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