Metal is guitarist Preston Reed's first recording for Dusty Closet Records. It was re-released in 2002 on his own label, Outer Bridge Records (OB1002). The re-release includes a different version of the title track.
Reception
Music critic Robert Taylor of AllMusic praised the album, writing that Reed "never sounds mechanical. Rather, Reed creates memorable melodies with shifting percussive patterns that give the selections an organized, but relaxed feel... Required listening for guitarists of any style, or fans of beautiful acoustic."
Track listing (All songs by Preston Reed) The track listing is in the order used on the re-release.Preston Reed discography at his website. Accessed on December 24, 2007. "Blasting Cap" – 3:46 "Stonecutter" – 3:24 "Far Horizon" – 3:14 "Slap Funk" – 2:35 "Overture (for Lily)" – 4:49 "Border Towns" – 3:33 "Metal" – 3:36 "Franzl's Saw" – 4:46 "Fat Boy" – 2:53 "Flatonia" – 3:33 "Chattanooga" – 4:32 "Tribes" – 3:51 "Train" – 4:22
Personnel Preston Reed – guitar, 12-string guitar, National Duolian metal-body guitar
Production notes Produced by Preston Reed Engineered by Paul Baron Re-mixed and re-mastered by Paul Baron
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