This release from is a follow-up to the label's 2007 album , another collection of juvenilia. In this case, it's a demo tape the guitarist made in 1988, combining electric and acoustic guitar work. Already, it's apparent that he is a nascent member of the / school of fleet-fingered electric guitarists, demonstrating on and that he is worthy to join their ranks. But the demo tape seems intended to show off his versatility as well, as he ranges from country hoedown playing (two versions of ) to Spanish guitar (two versions of ), with some funky picking as well ( ). He is sometimes too eager to display his ability to play fast, resulting in rushed rhythms and an occasional loss of articulation. But if this tape was made to show people that was an extremely talented and inventive guitar player, it succeeds in its mission admirably. ~ William Ruhlmann