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OK, so this album is definitely somewhat "smooth." Let's face it, Lyle Mays has never made any music that offended anybody. And there's certainly a mid-1980s feel to this record, though in a positive, uplifting way. Overall, his self-titled album is a piece of beauty -- well thought-out, engaging, highly melodic, never dull.It's interesting to hear Mays by himself; listening to this album gives you a perspective on the recordings of the Pat Metheny Group. What's revealed is that Mays is a gifted pianist, composer and arranger. His solos in particular are tasteful, colorful, and flowing.The whole album is pretty good, but my favourites are Teiko, Slink, and the Alaskan Suite (especially "Ascent"). It's just a shame that Mays in his sporadic solo career would never reach these heights again.