i.o.u.

by Allan Holdsworth

i.o.u. cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1982
  • Label: I.O.U.
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:21
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Frustrated by record label constraints, Allan Holdsworth independently financed this release, showcasing his mind-bending, fluid legato guitar technique in a deeply challenging jazz-rock context. Accompanied by furious drum work from Gary Husband, the album became a mandatory study for aspiring progressive and fusion guitarists worldwide.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, complex, technical, progressive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. The Things You See (5:51)
  2. Where Is One (5:38)
  3. Checking Out (3:39)
  4. Letters Of Marque (7:02)
  5. Out From Under (3:34)
  6. Temporary Fault (3:17)
  7. Shallow Sea (6:04)
  8. White Line (4:41)

Credits

  • Paul Carmichael - bass
  • Gary Husband - drums, piano [solo]
  • Paul Williams - vocals
  • Allan Holdsworth - Primary Artist, Violin [Solo]

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