Away with Words [Red], Jim Matheos, Vinyl

From the iconic guitarist of Fates Warning, Away With Words showcases a different side of Jim Matheos-one that trades distortion for delicacy, delivering a deeply expressive instrumental acoustic album. Originally released in 1999, this stunning collection blends intricate guitar work with ambient textures and emotional depth.The album features longtime collaborator and legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, A-Z, Warlord), adding subtle rhythmic layers to Matheos' meditative compositions. Recorded by Bill Metoyer and remastered by Rob Colwell for vinyl, this pressing captures every nuance with warmth and clarity.Available for the first time ever on vinyl, this limited edition of 300 copies comes on striking Fiery Red Vinyl and includes a 12x12 full-color insert. The unique artwork features "Away With Words" rendered in sign language on the front cover and shorthand on the back, adding visual poetry to the album's musical elegance.For fans of: Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, Steve Hackett (acoustic), Tony MacAlpine (Concrete Gardens), Phil Keaggy, Gordon Giltrap, Andy McKee, and the ambient/acoustic side of David Sylvian and Robert Fripp.