Music

The Sixteen Men of Tain 1999

jazz fusion 53 min 10 tracks Manifesto

The Sixteen Men of Tain is the tenth studio album by guitarist Allan Holdsworth, released in March 2000 through Gnarly Geezer Records, Polydor Records (Japan) and JMS–Cream Records (Europe); a special edition containing two bonus tracks was reissued in 2003 through Globe Music Media Arts.

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Tracks

1San Onofre5:48
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3The Sixteen Men of Tain6:26
4Above and Below3:08
5The Drums Were Yellow5:58
6Texas5:45
7Downside Up7:07
8Eidolon4:37
9Above and Below (reprise)4:09
10Material Unreal2:14

10 tracks, 53 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Allan Holdsworth
Label: Manifesto
Type: Album
Format: Digital Media
Country: XW

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