This is an intriguing instrumental album. This is not a tight fit under prog, but I think it comes close enough. It’s focused on acoustic guitar work. That’s the only thing present on quite a few tracks, but there are other elements that show up here and there. There is a decent range of sound here, and at times I’m reminded of musicians ranging from Steve Howe to Al Di Meola with a number of others in-between. It’s an intriguing set that manages to avoid feeling repetitive or tired.

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This piece is built around some great intricate acoustic guitar work.

While in some ways this isn’t a big change from the previous track, there are some Latin angles here. The track reminds of Al Di Meola to a good degree.

This isn’t any kind of big change, landing along the lines of the opener.

A more filled out arrangement built around classical instrumentation brings variety to this. For some reason, this track reminds me a little of Anthony Phillips.

Here we have another effective acoustic guitar solo piece.

The intricate acoustic guitar solo feels a bit like Steve Howe to me.

With some percussion and more in place, this is a bit more on the rocking side. It’s still instrumental and acoustic, but it has more energy and a bit of a groove in place. The keyboard soloing later really heralds a shift toward pure jazz for a time.

While strictly an acoustic guitar solo, this rocks out more than some of the rest here. There are some cool musical passages and a good energy. 

Speaking of rocking, this has a Spanish guitar vibe and a lot of energy and groove. It’s one of the most instantly accessible pieces here. It also includes some of the most inspired and crazed guitar work.

More reflective, this acoustic guitar number makes me think of Steve Hackett.

This gentle number features acoustic guitar and piano. It’s a pretty piece that’s one of the highlights here.

Another intricate acoustic guitar solo closes the set. It’s not a big change, but it is pretty and grounding.