The Infinite Desire

Al Di Meola

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 25, 1998)
• Original Release Date: August 25, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000009RCP
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,160 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The infinite thrill of enjoyment, April 28, 2001

By	compliman (Budapest, Hungary) - See all my reviews

In advance we have to admit: De gustibus non est disputandum. For me this album gives the thrill of joy every time I listen to it. I am really very choosy in respect of music but if an album makes me go goosy from deligth even for 100 times that probably means something fine for others, too. Just like my fun-friends I also must say it is mellow and a mature work of Al. The beginning of Valentina is awesome! And my favourite is Azzura and Big Sky Azzura continuosly. Something absolutely breath-taking! In my opinion, Meola is the alpha and omega of guitar-playing because he is not merely inimitably virtuoso in technique but a lot of his songs are so soulful. It is an ambrosia for the soul especially for those who have acute ears! Of course theese samples are good for nothing. The quality of sound is so poor it has the opposite result that Amazon tries to reach. It would be even wiser not to show anything of it because it's something like dishonour this stately music.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If your'e looking for super-fast fusion, don't look here!, August 8, 2000

By	Brandon S. (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

First of all, I have to say that this is Al's most mature work so far. There are hints of this musical depth on "Orange and Blue", but this is the most realized effort so far. I cannot complain about the music at all, most of the pieces are just great to LISTEN to. I know that in the past, Al made CD's that a lot of guys would just like to sit down and play air guitar to, trying to match his insane technique, but his sound has really changed. So, if you're looking for another "Elegant Gypsy", then maybe you should look into some Tribal Tech or Allan Holdsworth. Unlike those bands, Al's music has evolved into something very elegant indeed, a beautiful blend of jazz, latin, italian, and just general world sounds. This is definetly world music. I give this only 4 stars because some of these songs are sorta re-processed from the "Guitar Trio" CD of 1996. There are two tracks in particular, "Beyond the Mirage" and "Azzura" that are MUCH better without the contemporary-sounding arrangments. While it's cool to sound different and have a new edge, I just didn't enjoy the techno drum machine sound on "Beyond the Mirage". Other than these few little things, I do love this CD. I bought it when it came out, and it still sounds great. In fact, it has probably the best sound quality of any of his albums so far. I recommend it to anybody looking for something beautiful to listen to.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Sends shivers down my spine', November 27, 1998

By A Customer

After releasing Heart of the Immigrants, I thought Al had produced his best album. But Infinite Desire is nothing short of a masterpiece, a truly sensual album enticed by a feeling of desire not heard in the jazz scene for years. Pino Daniele's presence is excellent. When will we see you playing in Malta again Al???