James Byrd's (Fifth Angel, Atlantis Rising) first guitar instrumental album, Octoglomerate, showcases Byrd's penchant for melody, creating one of the most exciting instrumental albums of our time. Utilizing Germanic (i.e. Scorpions/Accept-influenced) rhythm tracks, Byrd's guitar work on Octoglomerate features state-of-the-art techniques, melodic phrasing and lyrical solos in the tradition of Michael Schenker, Ulrich Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen and Jimi Hendrix.
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The record
| 1 | Heavy Water Instrumental Guitar | 4:33 |
| 2 | Sunburst Instrumental Guitar | 4:27 |
| 3 | Octoglomerate Instrumental Guitar | 7:28 |
| 4 | War Hero Instrumental Guitar | 3:05 |
| 5 | Yoshimi's Mourning Instrumental Guitar | 1:05 |
| 6 | Time Alone Instrumental Guitar | 1:05 |
| 7 | Morning World Blues Instrumental Guitar | 7:35 |
| 8 | Dances With Knives Instrumental Guitar | 5:10 |
| 9 | Why Have You Forsaken Me Instrumental Guitar | 6:54 |