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BPCD1722 Jim Matheos - First Impressions 732131699180
- Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records (1993)
- Violinist Charlie Bisharat (Shadowfax)
- Limited to 500 CD copies
- Recorded by Bill Metoyer
- 6 panel full color booklet, jewel case
- Remastered by Rob Colwell
- Jim Matheos is iconic guitarist for prog metal monsters, Fates Warning
- Rich, instrumental acoustic album of atmospheric, introspective, and technically skilled guitar music
- For fans of Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, Steve Hackett (acoustic work), Tony MacAlpine’s Concrete Gardens (softer moments), Phil Keaggy, Gordon Giltrap, Andy McKee, & the more ambient/acoustic side of David Sylvian and Robert Fripp
ABOUT THE ALBUM
Jim Matheos – First Impressions (CD, 2025, Brutal Planet Records)
BPCD1722 | UPC: 732131699180
Best known as the visionary guitarist for progressive metal legends Fates Warning, Jim Matheos steps into a more intimate and introspective sonic landscape with First Impressions. This 1993 solo release reveals a side of Matheos that fans rarely see—emotive, nuanced, and masterfully restrained.
Featuring stunning contributions from violinist Charlie Bisharat (Shadowfax) and recorded by metal production legend Bill Metoyer, First Impressions is a rich instrumental album that trades distortion for depth. The result is a captivating blend of acoustic textures, moody melodies, and meditative soundscapes that stir the soul as much as they impress the ear.
This 2025 Brutal Planet CD reissue is remastered by Rob Colwell for maximum sonic clarity and warmth, and it comes packaged in a 6-panel full-color booklet housed in a traditional jewel case.
For fans of Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, Steve Hackett (acoustic), Tony MacAlpine (Concrete Gardens), Phil Keaggy, Gordon Giltrap, Andy McKee, and the ambient/acoustic side of David Sylvian and Robert Fripp.
TRACKS
1 Remembering Rain 4:46
2 Winter's Thaw 3:07
3 Gay Head 2:44
4 Metaphysical Soup 5:06
5 Laurel Dawn 5:05
6 The Air Of Autumn 5:32
7 Three Wishes 3:50
8 Pause For Paws 1:08
9 Silent Snow, Secret Snow 6:33
Remembering Rain / Winter's Thaw / Gay Head / Metaphysical Soup / Laurel Dawn / The Air Of Autumn / Three Wishes / Pause For Paws / Silent Snow, Secret Snow
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