Pat Metheny Group – First Circle (VG+/VG+) – LP, DE 1984

First Circle is an LP by Pat Metheny Group from 1984 released on the ECM Records label.

About this album

First Circle is a high point in Pat Metheny Group’s 1980s run, balancing lyrical melody with adventurous ensemble writing. Released in 1984, the album expanded the group’s contemporary jazz sound with shifting metres, layered textures and a strong sense of momentum, while still keeping Metheny’s singing guitar lines at the centre. The title track became one of the group’s best-known pieces, and the record’s blend of jazz, fusion and world-influenced colour helped define Metheny’s broad appeal. It remains one of the most admired examples of sophisticated, accessible modern jazz from the era.