Michael Hedges - Oracle
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Track List: Oracle
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- The 2nd LawDownload & Buy
- IgnitionDownload & Buy
- Baal T'shuvahDownload & Buy
- DirgeDownload & Buy
- JitterboogieDownload & Buy
- OracleDownload & Buy
- GospelDownload & Buy
- Tomorrow Never KnowsDownload & Buy
- Theme From HATARI!Download & Buy
- Aura MuuntaDownload & Buy
- Jitterboogie (Family Version)Download & Buy
- Sofa No.1Download & Buy
- When I Was 4Download & Buy
- Bonus Track
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Album Details: Oracle
- Release Date:
- 10/01/1996
- Label:
- Windham Hill Records
- UPC:
- 019341119623
User Reviews: Oracle
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Slowly overtakes you
, February 28, 2001Reviewer: michealk.rm - See all michealk.rm's reviews
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Pro Reviews: Oracle
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Over time, Michael Hedges' recording approach and guitar technique had morphed to include all sorts of gadgetry and inspired technical innovations. Each new disc introduced new musical and thematic elements to the guitarist's vast repertoire. This attention to innovative detail isn't as pronounced on Oracle, but it would be untrue to describe the disc as representing a creative stasis. On an album that is mostly instrumental and generally concerned more with melody than thematic cohesion and quirky technical breakthroughs, Hedges relies on his past offerings and simplest musical instincts for inspiration, and the results are splendid. After having the stolen homemade instrument he used to write and record his groundbreaking debut, Breakfast in the Field, returned to him in 1995, Hedges used the guitar as a guiding light, leading the way toward a return to a more musical and less technical musical style. Standouts include the simplified Zappa cover "Sofa No. 1" and the gentle guitar manifestoes "The 2nd Law" and "Oracle" but, as fans would expect, this offering is consistent in its quality, and rare in its musical commitment. - Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide |
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One of the most innovative and acclaimed solo guitarists of his era, self-described "violent acoustic" artist Michael Hedges rose to success on the strength of a unique performing style which utilized harmonics and picking to create the impression of...Full Michael Hedges Biography
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-- ©2008 All Media Guide, LLC
Hedges guitar style was like nothing on this planet. His skill was so tremendous that few are those who can even imitate. This is a beautiful album, -even if you don't have the ear to hear what he accomplishes, you will be taken to new places by the music. ...