Released 1986 (1986) Tones
(1986) Ah Via Musicom
(1990) Release date 1986 Label Reprise Records | Length 45:31 Artist Eric Johnson Producer David Tickle | |
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Recorded August 28 – November 17, 1985 Studio Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, California Genres Rock music, Instrumental rock Similar Eric Johnson albums, Instrumental rock albums | ||
Tones is the second studio album by guitarist Eric Johnson, released in 1986 through Reprise Records; a remastered edition was reissed on February 23, 2010 through Wounded Bird Records. Both "Zap" and "Emerald Eyes" are re-recordings from Johnson's then-unreleased 1978 debut album Seven Worlds, which eventually saw an official release in 1998. The instrumental "Zap", released as a B-side to the single "Off My Mind", was nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1987 Grammy Awards.
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Critical reception
Daniel Gioffre at AllMusic gave Tones four stars out of five, calling it "an exceptionally strong debut" and "a beautiful and important album by one of the greatest electric guitarists ever to pick up the instrument." He also noted "Trail of Tears" and "Bristol Shore" as highlights.
Track listing
All tracks written by Eric Johnson, except where noted.
Personnel
Songs
1Soulful Terrain4:16
2Friends5:35
3Emerald Eyes3:23