- Audio CD (4 Jan 1996)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Elektra
- ASIN: B000002H29
- Other Editions: Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 210,512 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Fine Beginning,
By Number Six (Devon, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Introduction (Audio CD)
His first foray after the end of Dixie Dregs, this album finds Steve Morse in excellent form. Now playing with a more conventional guitar-bass-drums unit (including old cohort Rod Morgenstern), the material on "Intro" is broadly speaking much more guitar-rock orientated than anything the Dregs produced. Without the violin/keyboard axis of Allen Sloane and T Lavitz (although Lavitz does guest on the track Mountain Waltz), blues and country influnces predominate, and the tracks are tighter and more concise, but this allows the man more room to demonstrate just what he can do with 10 fingers and 6 strings.Standout tracks include the typically exuberant opener, Cruise Missile; the deceptively low and lazy General Lee (with guest, fellow country axmeister Albert Lee); offbeat country rock number On The Pipe; and (my fave) the stunning title track The Introduction. That said, I have one or two reservations. The album as a whole feels slightly hurried, and rather short (less than 35 minutes); and the overall sound is a little stretched, as though Steve hasn't quite grown into the extra space afforded by the slimmed down lineup. However, these are minor quibbles, and if this album doesn't showcase the full scope of Steve's talents, it's because the man himself was still developing as a player. Not quite a five-star offering, but a clear signpost of greater things to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A gem from a maestro!,
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This review is from: The Introduction (Audio CD)
Renewed, recharged, and full of fresh ideas, Steve Morsecomposed this masterwork!His playing is deft, and spontaneous- sounding.His co-horts ( ALBERT, Jerry, Rod,& T. )are up to the challenge,and-always welcome;"On the Pipe," is rock/country?? alt.-in a speedy context.Morse's lines are reminiscent of Buddy Emmons chromatic forays, incl. vibrato & bending.From there, the album features Albert Lee -on one track-in all that arpegiatted style of his;it's just amazing how Morse can play that style with relative ease-and, adding his rock touch, blow the roof off!!!His acoustic work is also a benchmark. T. and Steve have a dialogue ,with a gorgeous syncopated folk melody. VHF is a legato-ish adventure.Steve's smooth lines, coupled with nice volume-swells, is a tour de force of exceptional composing/playing.Can he play the blues? Check out the blues-rock, of "Huron River...".Not a grandstand- ing bit of playing to be found.The man has soul!One of the best guitarists/composers -ever-on a roll... 5 STARS!!!!!
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4.7 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews) 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Morse 101, this isn't.. but it almost could be.,
By spiral_mind - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Introduction (Audio CD)
There's a reason Steve Morse is one of the most respected guitarists alive; he's a virtuoso that can speak, sing and cry through his instrument with a sense of melody that touches on the divine. Like seemingly every Morse album I've ever heard, The Introduction is the kind of disc you spin once to give a good first listen, then end up spinning incessantly for the next week just because there's so much to hear. It touches on any style it comes across but leaves no mistake just who you're listening to. As an introduction, though, it's probably not the best one to pay full price for. I'm happy my first buy was the wonderful Structural Damage instead.First off: there's a lot to recommend this album. The opening "Cruise Missile" ranks with the most powerful, blazing road anthems the man's produced. The rock/jazz/country diversity he showed through all those Dregs albums is in fine form, as you can probably guess from titles like "Mountain Waltz" and "General Lee." The playing is skilled enough to make fellow musicians grit their teeth with envy. It's heavy enough to wail out of your speakers and happy enough to bring a bright ray of sunshine into any day. Most importantly, the writing is just as important as the performances themselves; those who like good string-bending and those who look for a good composition will both find a lot to enjoy here. Those who like a good lyric should just be warned that Steve does instrumental work. Then why does it not quite live up to its title? For one thing, it stands at a quick 34 minutes. For another, it's in dire need of remastering - it sounds pretty good if you crank the volume up a lot, but it lacks the near-perfect sound mix of later offerings like Major Impacts. Forgivable, true (it was 1984 after all), but along with the fine remastering treatment some of the Dregs catalogue has been receiving, The Introduction is past due for a sonic overhaul of its own. The guitar world will be just that much better for it. If you know Morse's music already and want to hear more, you wouldn't want to be without any of them. If not, a good starter would be Structural Damage (if you can still find it), High Tension Wires or this year's Split Decision. It only takes one to get hooked.. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A biased opinion...,
By Jerry Peek "Jerry Peek, bassist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Introduction (Audio CD)
It's nice to see positive comments about something in which I personally was involved--especially on the 25th anniversary of the Steve Morse Band. I sincerely thank the previous posters.
It made me a better player, for sure. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
GUITAR PLAYERS! PAY ATTENTION TO THIS RECORDING!,
By Jaime Benjamin Cortez - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Introduction (Audio CD)
This recording, althouth not of best quality regarding sound, is an excellent start of Steve Morse's post-Dregs carrer. His compositions show great maturity in structure and wonderful involvement of his drummer and bass player. Cruise Missle is extreme fun but also pay attention to the wonderful meter changes in The Introduction and the lighthearted Mountain Waltz is a beautiful exchange between Steve and T Lavitz. Also check out the solos between Steve and guitar virtuoso Albert Lee on General Lee. A must album for guitar players.
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