Jeffrey Ryan Smoots 2003 release, Loss For Words, features hard-edged, melodic, progressive instrumental rock that recalls the song-oriented work of Rush, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, and Dream Theater. Unlike previous Smoots releases, this one is all-instrumental, top-to-bottom, with twelve ripping tracks destined for heavy rotation in your CD player. Each song has its own distinct character and is highlighted by a blazing solo or two. From the hard driving metal of "Mr. Negativity" to the laid back southern rock feel of "Cornfed", to the alt-rock influences in "Ambergris", the listener will find an engaging mix of music. Loss for Words is, without a doubt, Smoots' strongest work to date. Gabor Kleinbloesem at Strutter'zine was enthusiastic, "Every guitar-freak should check out this awesome CD!"
| 1 | Unearthly Ambition Instrumental Guitar | 4:38 |
| 2 | Dog Robot Instrumental Guitar | 3:54 |
| 3 | King Lerxst Instrumental Guitar | 3:57 |
| 4 | Mr. Negativity Instrumental Guitar | 3:40 |
| 5 | Ambergris Instrumental Guitar | 4:20 |
| 6 | Builder Instrumental Guitar | 4:47 |
| 7 | Cornfed Instrumental Guitar | 4:05 |
| 8 | Double Star Instrumental Guitar | 5:29 |
| 9 | Skyward Instrumental Guitar | 4:00 |
| 10 | Stadium Dreams Instrumental Guitar | 4:10 |
| 11 | The Anachronist Instrumental Guitar | 4:59 |
| 12 | Zeta Principle Instrumental Guitar | 5:40 |