Tracking Angle Rated 8/10 Music, 10/10 Sound!
TAS Rated 4/5 Music, 5/5 Sonics in the November 2024 Issue of The Absolute Sound!
As a producer, Patrick Leonard has helped bring to life career-defining recordings by Madonna, Pink Floyd, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac, to name a few. But for the first time in two decades, he is releasing music that is all his own. This sprawling, 16 track double album brilliantly conveys his artistic genius.
Supported by a dream cast of supporting musicians: Tony Levin, Tim Pierce, Wendy Melvoin, John Patitucci, Aaron Stirling, Martin Barre, James Harrah, Ian Anderson, Anna Mjoll, Gerry Leonard and Paul Franklin.
Mixed by Kevin Killen. Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Art by StormStudios. Lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
From opener 'Hat and Coat,' in all its swirling keys, to the devastating, almost Nick Cave-like ballad 'Bishops of Fright,' through to the quietly ascendant closer 'A Walk in the Woods' — what they made together, across four sides, is an achievement. And not just because of impressive chops, or production, or ambition: These are simply good songs. Across this sprawling, aurally luscious program — with moments of profound and jazzy weirdness! — you get a sense of Leonard's essence. Think a fantastic band of prog veterans, backing a particularly clever and savvy folk-rock songwriter, with a raspy, conversational, gravitational vocal. -Morgan Enos, Tracking Angle, Music 8/10, Sound 10/10
Vivid imagery that jogs the imagination, world-class players, and rock-solid production conspire to create an engaging and great-sounding album. -Greg Cahill, The Absolute Sound, November 2024, Music 4/5, Sonics 5/5



Features
• Audiophile 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Mixed by Kevin Killen
• Mastered by Bob Ludwig
• Lacquers Cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
• Produced by Michael Fremer
• Pressed at RTI
• Gatefold Jacket
• Art by StormStudios
• Made in the U.S.A.
Selections
Side 1:
1. Hat and Coat
2. When It Comes to Giants Pt 1
3. Maniac Hill
4. Jimmy Upside
Side 2:
5. Sad Ass World
6. Anderson and Council
7. Mary Saw Angels
8. At the End of the Day
Side 3:
9. Bishops of Fright
10. In Came the Fool
11. For Her
12. Devils in the Rain
Side 4:
13. Up in the Sky
14. Looking for a Heart
15. When It Comes to Giants Pt 2
16. A Walk in the Woods