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Electric Dreams is the fifth solo album by English jazz guitarist John McLaughlin and his “One Truth Band” (featuring violinist L. Shankar, keyboardist Stu Goldberg, bassist Fernando Saunders, percussionist Alyrio Lima and drummer Tony “Thunder” Smith), released in 1979.

“On the whole, Electric Dreams offers some of the best composing and playing of McLaughlin’s career and has been unfairly overlooked.” – Walter Kolosky/AllAboutJazz.

“McLaughlin conforms to the controlled funk and electronic sounds of the times, with generally more restraint and a considerable musical payoff.”- Richard S. Ginel/AllMusic.

Track listing:
All songs by John McLaughlin unless otherwise noted.

“Guardian Angels” – 0:51
“Miles Davis” – 4:54
“Electric Dreams, Electric Sighs” – 6:57
“Desire and the Comforter” – 7:34
“Love and Understanding” – 6:36
“Singing Earth” (Stu Goldberg) – 0:37
“The Dark Prince” – 5:15
“The Unknown Dissident” – 6:16

Personnel:
John McLaughlin – 6, 12 & 13-string acoustic & electric guitars, banjo
L. Shankar – acoustic & electric violin
Stu Goldberg – electric piano/ pedals, Moog synthesizer (with Steiner-Parker modifications), Prophet synthesizer, Hammond B-3 organ
Fernando Saunders – bass guitar, acoustic bass, vocal (“Love & Understanding”)
Tony “Thunder” Smith – drums, backing vocal (“Love & Understanding)
Alyrio Lima – percussions
David Sanborn – alto saxophone (“The Unknown Dissident”)

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Released: 1979
Recorded: November–December 1978
Studio: Sound Mixer Studios, New York City
Length: 38:40
Label: Columbia
Producer: John McLaughlin