4 stars out of 5 -- "A beautifully understated acoustic album whose virtue is its bare-boned simplicity., "His use of the the infamous Pikasso 42-string on opener 'The Sound of Silence' is a harbinger, with its harp-like delicacies and vaguely Eastern harmony. It's stark and slowed-down...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "It's a testament to Metheny's artistry that he can hold the listener's attention for 55 minutes, armed solely with an acoustic guitar.", 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Even the bolero-tinged 'Pipeline' -- the peppiest piece on the record -- has a private feel that only solitude and shadows can provide."
Mixing
Pete Karam
Engineer
David Oakes, Pete Karam, Pat Metheny
Additional Information
Pat Metheny and his baritone guitar investigate the nature and mystery of the popular canon on What's It All About.