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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, and a remaster in 2008 through Belle Antique. Holdsworth’s band consists of drummer and pianist Gary Husband, bassist Paul Carmichael and singer Paul Williams

Reception.

The AllMusic review awarded the album four and half stars and stated:”I.O.U., as a solo release, is high-quality jazz fusion interplay, offering emotive compositions, ethereal guitar atmospherics, complex chordal progressions, and intense legato explosions of guitar that set the standard for many guitarists to come.”

Track listing:
All tracks are written by Allan Holdsworth, except where noted.

1. “The Things You See (When You Haven’t Got Your Gun)” 5:52
2. “Where Is One” 5:38
3. “Checking Out” 3:39
4. “Letters of Marque” 7:02
5. “Out from Under” (Steven Robinson, Holdsworth) 3:34
6. “Temporary Fault” 3:17
7. “Shallow Sea” 6:04
8. “White Line” (Holdsworth, Pete Brown) 4:43

Personnel:
Allan Holdsworth – guitar, violin (6), production
Paul Williams – vocals
Gary Husband – drums, piano (6)
Paul Carmichael – bass

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Released: 1982
Recorded: 1979
Studio: The Barge, London canals
Length: 39:49
Label: Luna Crack/I.O.U.
Producer: Allan Holdsworth