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Breaking Point is one of the coolest songs ever written for solo guitar, and it only could have come from Juber. Eye of the Storm is a magnificent tone poem for guitar, Along the Way is a superb folk song, Green Kitchen is beautiful and it bounces along, and The 5:55 is a great steam engine and jazzy piece. The whole CD - it's beautifully recorded, enhanced by the fact that LJ plays without fingernails - which makes for a beautiful texture of sound - flesh on steel against wood - he simply has the best tone possible. The thing that is great about this album, is that it grows on you - there is great composition, technique, and genuine musicianship from LJ, who sounds like he is playing from his heart - his authentic self - which is a joy for me, because he is truly one of the masters of guitar and composition. Thanks for this one LJ!

Listening to Laurence Juber play the guitar is a source of inspiration even if you don't play yourself. "Guitarist" allows you to savor his work in it's purest, truest form . You have to hear this one to appreciate how wonderfully complex solo acoustic guitar can be.

Purchased Laurence Juber Guitarist as a Christmas gift for my son. He has since raved about it. Process of purchasing item was easy and timely. It was easier than shopping in a store.

As a fingerstyle guitar player with minimal skill, I have reached the point of knowledge where one realizes that one knows nothing. However, I do now generally recognize great talent when I hear it. My list of finger-stylist favorites is very short, with the likes of Doyle Dykes at the top. Juber just made the list with this album.

Juber's skills are nothing short of top-notch. He combines his skill with the heart of a true guitarist and produces some very pleasant ear candy. I highly recommend a purchase. Bravo Laurence!