Christian Ratzer, Steen Kyed, Mikkel Nordso
Acoustic Guitars
Stunt Records (Denmark) 1987
STULP 8703 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(wear on edge and corner.)media : EX/EX(some slightly noises.)
This is the 1987 debut album by the Danish guitar trio Acoustic Guitars, consisting of Mikkel Nordso, Christian Ratzer, and Steen Kyed, who have also collaborated with Kenneth Knudsen. The album features beautifully layered melodies throughout, including the flowing beauty of track A2 and track A4, where Ole Theill joins on the tabla. With a lineup of two nylon guitars and one steel guitar, the trio showcases a lyrical and emotionally expressive guitar ensemble that draws influences from flamenco and Jango Reinhardt, while also resonating with the styles of German duo Kolbe & Ralf Illenberger and American artist Michael Hedges. This album comes highly recommended.
A3: Twins
A4: Joy Beyond