Adam St. James, editor for Guitar.com writes in the liner notes, "Eric Mantel is a player with not only chops to spare, but the soul and touch of a true "guitar master." But the fact that Eric is equally at home throwing down in the vein of Vai-Johnson-Satriani, or rippin' it up Nashville session-star style, or soulfully grooving through a set of jazz changes, only adds to the "WOW" factor. Mantel has been amazing Chicago and Midwest audiences for many years, as I found after moving here not too long ago. His debut album, "Montage", chock full of blistering riffs and showcasing an already jaw-dropping talent, appeared years prior to the ascendance of Vai-Johnson-Satriani. That he may have led that pack out of the starting gate is not unthinkable, had the ears of the industry been turned in Eric's direction before now. But good things do come to those who wait. With The Unstruck Melody, this largely undiscovered guitar virtuoso and musical daredevil-wizard stands poised and ready to make the leap to international stardom. And with this CD, you're now poised to catch him. Enjoy!" Instrumental Guitar (Electric/Rock/Fusion), total running time, 78:39 - Eric Mantel @ iTunes!