American Garage

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Following the acclaimed debut of his ensemble, the guitarist delivered a breezy, exceptionally optimistic set of jazz fusion heavily influenced by heartland rock aesthetics. The driving compositions heavily feature Lyle Mays' lush synthesizer textures harmonizing with Metheny's signature fluid electric guitar lines. The accessible, sun-drenched atmosphere became a massive commercial success, defining the smooth, intricate sound of his group for the next decade.