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Track Listings
| 1. Barcarole |
| 2. Are You Going With Me? |
| 3. Au Lait |
| 4. Eighteen |
| 5. Offramp |
| 6. James |
| 7. The Bat Part II |
Product Description
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This 1982 recording by the Pat Metheny Group represented a crossroads for the guitarist, a creative expansion from his original concept in terms of acoustic and electric instrumentation, folksy roots material and modern jazz influences, American and third world sources. Having thus marked out the territory for a decade's worth of experimentation and growth, the Metheny Group cemented its standing on the cutting edge of contemporary jazz with Offramp. Lyle Mays' harmonica-like synth theme, Metheny's soaring, vocalised synth-guitar lead, some rich orchestral touches and an easy-going blend of backbeat and chord changes, made "Are You Going With Me" one of Metheny's most enduring arrangements. Still, for every gentle, alluring set piece, such as the tango-like "Au Lait" or the rural vistas of "James", there was a visceral, emotive free-for-all like the title track. Here, Metheny unleashed wild, wailing synth guitar elisions over a loose, abstract pulse-anticipating the energy of the guitarist's collaboration with free jazz guru Ornette Coleman some four years hence on Song X. --Chip Stern
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Fascinant pour les uns, horripilant pour les autres, Pat Metheny ne peut laisser indifférent car il est un des plus grands guitaristes de sa génération. Tout au long de sa carrière, il n'a cessé d'emprunter de multiples directions musicales, osant les plus déconcertantes audaces. Avec Offramp, ceux qui aiment ses expérimentations débridées resteront sur leur faim. Quant à ceux qui aiment la modernité des musiques d'ambiance du Group et son impressionnant brassage de climats perméables aux influences world, ils seront aux anges. D'autant que l'on retrouve l'incontournable hit de Metheny : "Are You Going With Me ?".--Philippe Robert
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally engrossing,
This review is from: Offramp (Audio CD)
I love this album. It's very beautiful and it takes me away, how can I describe it? If you are familiar with Brazilian music, you will adapt very easily to the music contained herein...and even though this is most assuredly a jazz release, there is a definite musical tie-in, especially with the various added percussion and Milton-esque vocal work on several of the tracks.Pat puts to heavy use his now-signature Synclavier guitar, triggering horn-like sounds throughout several songs as well. The ensemble work and songwriting are pure magic and all the band members get to show their talents. If you're a new fan of Pat Metheny, his music is very pleasant at first listen, but it becomes increasingly engrossing after that, soon you become an addict, so you've been warned. Save this album for last...it's too beautiful!
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Offramp (Audio CD)
Metheney found his sound. He changed the band line-up, Jaco clone Mark Egan was out as was Dan Gottleib (great drummer who went on tour with John McGlaughlin). The sound became much more accesible and the tunes less jammy. The albums previous like American Garage and Group were searching for this formula. The song James is a track they performed live but had not previously appeared on record. The reference is to James Taylor, who Metheny is a fan of. Lyle Mays is usual good form, but the album is on the mellow side, getting away from jazz rhythms and getting in the groove. Yes the title track is the most challenging listen on the album but it is a nice break from the mellowness that opens and closes the program. After this would come "Travels" the live album, which was quite a showcase, and then Metheny would bring Latin influences into the sound and go over the top with popularity. His later jazz albums with the likes of Charlie Haden and Ornette Coleman are really little vacations for Pat, they don't really influence the sound of his PMG recordings as far as I hear, certainly to the point of Offramp. The production is great and the playing first-rate. I can recommend this album as a good starting point. Still Life Talking is also a good follow-up. If you go back you do so at your own risk, as the catalogue is interesting but uneven. Look for solo projects Watercolours and Bright Size Life (with Jaco and Pat keeping it mellow for Manfred Eicher at ECM) as early gems.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best of Metheny,
By Pswrite "pswrite" (cambridge, ma United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Offramp (Audio CD)
This CD is soooo fantastic! Get in your car - pop this CD in and go for a long ride. It's truly a fabulous, musical mind-expanding trip.
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