Allan Holdsworth, All Night Wrong - 56m 7s

Tracks & Durations

1. LANYARD LOOP	5:47
2. THE THINGS YOU SEE	6:55
3. ALPHARAZALLAN	7:06
4. FUNNELS	5:03
5. ZONE	9:21
6. WATER ON THE BRAIN PT.II	5:32
7. ABOVE & BELOW	8:23
8. GAS LAMP BLUES	7:57

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Review

The title may offer insight into guitar legend Holdsworth's notorious aversion to the pressures of live recordings; indeed, this marks the first live solo album of his long career. But the nigh-flawless performances here (recorded in May, 2002 at the Roppongi Pit Inn in Tokyo, Japan) also suggest a certain irony to the fusion pioneer's concerns. His distinctive chordal melodic technique sets "Lanyard Loop" (and much of the album) in a quietly savory orbit; but it's a deceptively languorous framework that Holdsworth masterfully uses to contrast his often-aggressive soloing. "The Things You See" showcases some remarkably fluid tonal shifts and a solo tack that's as free and Coltrane-esque as advertised. The soft focus of "Alphrazallan" proves it can also be a tightrope walk, while drummer Chad Wackerman's playful, funk-edged solo introduction gives the dark, cascading mystery of the guitarist's playing on "Zone" yet another compelling facet, with bassist Jimmy Johnson capably adding yet another layer of rhythmic complexity. The jazzy, neo-swing of "Water on the Brain, Pt. II" and "Gas Lamp Blues" (where Johnson in particular shines) displays the trio's forceful, economic interplay to good effect, and one that stands in dramatic contrast to the dreamy soundscape "Above & Below." Fusion remains an underappreciated musical language, but this is a fine live showcase for one of its master linguists.

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All Night Wrong

Tracks: 8, Disk length: 55m 58s (-1m 51s)

All Night Wrong

Tracks: 8, Disk length: 55m 57s (-1m 50s)

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