The Sixteen Men of Tain
The Sixteen Men of Tain is the tenth studio album by guitarist Allan Holdsworth, released in March 2000 through Gnarly Geezer Records (United States), Polydor Records (Japan) and JMS–Cream Records (Europe); a remastered edition was reissued in 2003 through Globe Music Media Arts.[3] The album's title is a reference to the Glenmorangie distillery in Scotland.[4] This was the last recording to be made at Holdsworth's personal recording studio The Brewery.[5][6]
Critical reception
All About Jazz described The Sixteen Men of Tain as a "very comfortable listen" and recommended it highly, whilst noting that the album is less rock-orientated than past Holdsworth releases. David R. Adler at AllMusic gave it 4.5 stars out of five, calling it "startlingly superb" and "full of fresh ideas and unadulterated improvisational brilliance".[1] Both reviews also highlighted Holdsworth's more restrained use of the SynthAxe, an instrument featured prominently on all of his albums since Atavachron (1986).
Track listing
All music composed by Allan Holdsworth, except where noted.
1. |
"0274" |
7:46 |
2. |
"The Sixteen Men of Tain" |
6:26 |
3. |
"Above and Below" |
3:08 |
4. |
"The Drums Were Yellow" (Holdsworth, Gary Novak) |
5:57 |
5. |
"Texas" |
5:44 |
6. |
"Downside Up" (Chad Wackerman) |
7:07 |
7. |
"Eidolon" |
4:36 |
8. |
"Above and Below (Reprise)" |
4:06 |
Total length: |
44:50 |
Personnel
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