Drawing on , , and recorded one imaginative, unpredictable gem after another during the 1970s. But is daring even by 's high standards. was obviously very hip to -- something the innovative guitarist provides a generous dose of on the largely instrumental . Whether its approach is or simply , this album is consistently inspired and quite adventurous. Full of heartfelt, introspective guitar solos, it lacks the immediacy of or . Like the type of that influenced it, this pearl (which marked the beginning of keyboardist/composer 's highly beneficial membership in the band) requires a number of listenings in order to be absorbed and fully appreciated. But make no mistake: this is one of 's finest accomplishments. ~ Alex Henderson