EW's GRADE
B-

Details Lead Performance: John McLaughlin; Genre: Jazz

Guitar hero McLaughlin has divided his recordings over the last few years between thoughtfully conceived jazz projects and standard-issue fusion fodder. Falling squarely in the latter category, Heart doesn't lack for energy or flashy technical displays, but its thick patina of anonymity is unworthy of its still-vital creator. B-

Originally posted Oct 31, 1997 Published in issue #403 Oct 31, 1997 Order article reprints

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