As also noted in that Al Di Meola Elegant Gypsy review (lots of important data in there apparently), I discovered Mahavishnu in college via that tired discussion of who is the fastest guitarist. I had no idea even know who John McLaughlin was. I started at the beginning with Mahavishnu Orchestra, and I’m glad I did, because Inner Mounting Flame remains my favorite by the band. Really more jazz rock than jazz fusion, the rawness and intensity found here is astounding. The beginning of the genre as we know it. 100’s were to follow, but no one really topped this. Well except maybe McLaughlin's one foray with Carlos Santana. Perhaps if Larry Young had been part of Mahavishnu, it would have been the greatest ever.
Ownership: LP: 1971 Columbia. Single sleeve. Acquired from a Denver record store (2022). My first copy was purchased at Bill's Records in Dallas (1987). Sold when I got the CD. According to Discogs, this is a reissue, but the reasons they stated do not seem related to the pressing. It looks like an original 1971 to me.
1987; 2014; 3/17/23 (new entry)
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