Almost Alone

Chet Atkins

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 12, 1996)
• Original Release Date: March 12, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002BFU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,115 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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In recent years, Chet Atkins has shared albums with Mark Knopfler, Suzy Bogguss, and Jerry Reed, but the veteran guitarist recorded this 1996 disc just the way the title suggests: Almost Alone.

Aside from the strings added to several cuts, only 3 of the 13 numbers feature any musicians other than Atkins. And on 11 of the tracks, only one Chet Atkins is present; in other words, those tracks feature a single take without overdubs. When it works, this minimalist format allows us to enjoy Atkins at his best--just 10 fingers and 6 strings. Too often, however, he can't resist his lifelong temptation to clutter up arrangements with sugary string charts. Still, he dazzles on such unaccompanied pieces as his own pretty pop tune "Happy Again" and Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek." --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chet Is the best, January 31, 2000

By	Mr Michael E Oakes (Nottingham, England) - See all my reviews

Wow! Is this guy number one or what? If you are interested in pure guitar genius then Chet is your man. I have even bought the guitar tab for this CD. This guy shows you that even with only one guitar you can make great music. His best album to Date! Definitely worth buying.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all., June 13, 2003

By	James Stargel (Dayton, OH United States) - See all my reviews

Finally, an album by the master, as the name implies. Just Chet. From Early humor (I Still Write Your Name in the Snow) to recent pieces (A Little Mark Music) to one of his many classics, (Ave Maria) Mr. Guitar is at the top of his game when he's "Almost Alone."

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Chets best, February 28, 2006

By	J. K. Olsen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Almost Chets best

This is a very beautiful solo guitar album.
The only reason, it's almost Chets best album, is that

Solo Sessions is even greater,,,buth any way, this is a superb album,, and you will not forget bying it.

Solo Sessions, were found in Chets home studio, after the genious had past away.
28 traks. Many of them greate...It`s Chets best solo work since the 50ties.

You can get Solo sessions on www.misterguitar.com and www.funkyjunk