Pat Metheny Group – Pat Metheny Group Vinyl LP

Step into the luminous world of contemporary jazz with the self-titled debut of the Pat Metheny Group.

• Artist: Pat Metheny Group
  
• Album: Pat Metheny Group
  
• Year: 1978
  
• Media: Vinyl
  
• Condition: Preloved
  
• Media Condition: Very Good+
  
• Sleeve Condition: Very Good+

Released in 1978, this album shattered the boundaries between jazz, folk, and rock, creating a "pastoral" sound that became the band's hallmark for decades. It is a record that feels like a vast, open landscape, filled with light and motion.

The album features the quintessential lineup of Pat Metheny (6 and 12-string guitars), Lyle Mays (piano, Oberheim synthesizer), Mark Egan (fretless bass), and Dan Gottlieb (drums). From the driving, iconic opening of "San Lorenzo" to the lyrical beauty of "Phase Dance", the synergy between Metheny and Mays is undeniable. On vinyl, the signature ECM production, masterminded by Manfred Eicher, offers a stunningly transparent and atmospheric experience. The fretless bass swells and the intricate acoustic guitar textures are delivered with a warmth and clarity that only a high-quality LP can provide.

"Pat Metheny Group" is a foundational record for any jazz-fusion or progressive music collection. It remains one of the most influential albums of the late 70s, offering a high-fidelity journey that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally uplifting.

Tracklist

Side A:

• San Lorenzo
• Phase Dance

Side B:

• Jaco
• Aprilwind
• April Joy
• Lone Jack