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Slide is a 2020 solo album by American guitarist Al Petteway that places his virtuosity on the Weissenborn lap-slide guitar at the forefront. Across eleven instrumental tracks with a total running time of approximately 37 minutes, he combines influences from folk, blues, and Appalachian music with his distinctive melodic style. The album features “Amy’s Garden,” “Chloe,” “A Certain Sadness,” “It’s Only the Blues Again,” “Firefly Waltz,” “Last Train Out,” “Clouds,” “Kota,” “Blue Bottleneck Breakdown,” “Scruff Muffin,” and “Final Journey Home.” Each track employs a different open tuning, including DADEAD, DADFAD, DADF♯AD, and CGCGB♭D, creating a broad spectrum of tonal colors and emotional moods. The compositions reflect personal impressions and observations of nature, ranging from poetic snapshots to blues-infused reflections. Petteway handled the recording, production, and mastering himself in his own studio, giving the album a warm, clear, and immediate sound. With no overdubs or effects, the instrument’s pure expressive power takes center stage, resulting in an intimate and authentic listening experience. Slide is an expressive and deeply personal work that showcases Al Petteway’s masterful slide technique and convincingly reinforces his standing as one of the most important fingerstyle guitarists.
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