Out of Hand (1999)

About this title: In the liner notes to his second CD, the virtuoso boldly asserts that "this is what acoustic guitar will sound like in the next millennium." Listening to the creative funk and blues environments -- both machine and organically based -- he creates on most of these tracks, it's clear that the coming thousand years will be full of vigor and adventure. The opening title track begins with a dramatic synth orchestra overture that carries on as an undercurrent for the fanciful strumming main melody and thick, shuffle beat by drummer Kirk Johnson (known for his stints with the Artist). From there, ... read more

Tracks:

1. Out of Hand [McLaughlin]
2. Clockshop [McLaughlin]
3. Candleman [McLaughlin]
4. Hold on to Forever [McLaughlin]
5. Midwatch [McLaughlin]
6. 11 [McLaughlin]
7. Flying Dream [McLaughlin]
8. William's Run [McLaughlin]
9. Soulmates [McLaughlin]
10. The Best of My Love [Frey/Henley/Souther]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.