I.O.U. (album)

I.O.U. is the second studio album by guitarist Allan Holdsworth, released in 1982 through Luna Crack Records/I.O.U. Records originally on vinyl; a CD edition was reissued in 1985 through Enigma Records[3] and a remaster in 2008 through Belle Antique.[4] A previous album, Velvet Darkness, was released in 1976 without Holdsworth's consent,[5] therefore making this (in his view) his first official solo release. Furthermore, many tracks from Velvet Darkness were remade and retitled for I.O.U..

Contents
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 * 1 Critical reception
 * 2 Track listing
 * 3 Personnel
 * 4 References
 * 5 External links

Critical reception[edit]
John W. Patterson of AllMusic gave I.O.U. a very high 4.5 stars out of five, describing it as "high-quality jazz fusion interplay" and praising Holdsworth's "well-crafted soloing".[1]

Track listing[edit]
All songs written and composed by Allan Holdsworth, except where noted.

Personnel[edit]

 * Allan Holdsworth – guitar, violin,[4] production
 * Paul Williams – vocals
 * Gary Husband – piano,[4] drums
 * Paul Carmichael – bass
 * Andy Llewellyn – engineering
 * Colin Green – mixing