Released 1982 (1982) | Length 39:49 Release date 1982 | |
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Recorded 1979 on The Barge in England Similar Allan Holdsworth albums, Jazz fusion albums | ||
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I.O.U. is the second studio album by guitarist Allan Holdsworth, released in 1982 through Luna Crack Records/I.O.U. Records originally on vinyl; a CD edition was reissued in 1985 through Enigma Records and a remaster in 2008 through Belle Antique. A previous album, Velvet Darkness, was released in 1976 without Holdsworth's consent, therefore making this (in his view) his first official solo release. Furthermore, many tracks from Velvet Darkness were remade and retitled for I.O.U..
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Critical reception
John W. Patterson of AllMusic awarded I.O.U. 4.5 stars out of 5, describing it as "high-quality jazz fusion interplay" and praising Holdsworth's "well-crafted soloing".
Track listing
All tracks written by Allan Holdsworth, except where noted.
Personnel
Songs
1The Things You See (When You Haven't Got Your Gun)5:50
2Where Is One?5:32
3Checking Out3:34