was always one of the most respected guitarists in his field, ever since the '70s. However, he hit a rough patch in the early '80s, falling out of favor and finding record contracts hard to find. He made a startling comeback in 1985 with , his first record for . Though the record still suffers the slightly antiseptic formula of , shines throughout, making it clear why this brought him back to the spotlight in 1985. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine