PAT METHENY GROUP - Letter from Home (1989) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Picking up where Still Life (Talking) leaves off (instead of throwing listeners a curve ball like Song X), the equally triumphant Letter from Home stresses Brazilian elements with superb results. While a number of these treasures -- including "Beat 70," "Have You Heard," and "Every Summer Night" -- are light and accessible enough to have enjoyed exposure on some smooth jazz stations, Letter contains the type of depth and honesty that's sorely lacking in most smooth jazz. Metheny has always known the difference between light and lightweight, and even at his most delicate, he avoids entering "Muzak" territory. True to form, the improviser doesn't shy away from making extensive use of technology, but is insightful enough to do so in a very warm and soulful fashion. Like Still Life, Letter from Home is a fine example of a CD that is both a commercial and an artistic success. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1    Have You Heard 6:25
Written-By – Pat Metheny
2    Every Summer Night 7:13
Written-By – Pat Metheny
3    Better Days Ahead 3:02
Written-By – Pat Metheny
4    Spring Ain't Here 6:55
Written-By – Pat Metheny
5    45/8 0:55
Written-By – Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
6    5-5-7 7:55
Written-By – Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
7    Beat 70 4:52
Written-By – Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
8    Dream Of The Return 5:25
Lyrics By – Pedro Aznar
Written-By – Pat Metheny
9    Are We There Yet 7:55
Written-By – Lyle Mays
10    Vidala 3:04
Written-By – Pedro Aznar
11    Slip Away 5:24
Written-By – Pat Metheny
12    Letter From Home 2:33
Written-By – Pat Metheny
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Steve Rodby
Drums, Percussion [Caja, Additional] – Paul Wertico
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Guitar [Soprano], Tiple, Guitar Synthesizer, Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Pat Metheny
Percussion – Armando Marçal
Piano, Organ, Keyboards, Accordion, Trumpet, Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Lyle Mays
    Producer – Pat Metheny
Voice, Acoustic Guitar, Marimba, Vibraphone, Tenor Saxophone, Charango, Melodica, Panpipes, Percussion [Additional] – Pedro Aznar