(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “San Lorenzo” (1978)
With this album, we have what many think of as the classic Pat Metheny Group sound.
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(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Sea Song” (1977)
“Sea Song,” while not bursting out in the style that would mature on the next Group release, did extend one of Metheny’s signatures, that of the long-form melodic story, introduced in fragments. You May Also Like: No related posts.
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “River Quay” (1977)
Before Watercolors digs back into introspection (which I will get back to next week) we have River Quay, extending what appears to be the introduction of the sound of the Pat Metheny Group. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Pat Metheny, May 16,Read More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Lakes” (1977)
It’s not a constant presence on this album, but as mentioned when we discussed the title track on Watercolors, what would become the sound of “The Group” begins to establish itself. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Pat Metheny, “You Are” from ‘FromRead More
1980s Fusion Albums That Don’t Suck [Part 2]: Gimme Five
A couple of years ago I set out to shine a light on stellar fusion records in a decade where the genre started running out of ideas, passion and gumption. You May Also Like: Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation Lyle Mays, “Eberhard” (2021): One Track Mind
