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Offramp is the third studio album by the Pat Metheny Group, recorded in October 1981 and released on ECM May the following year. The performers are Pat Metheny; Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby and Danny Gottlieb in the rhythm section; and percussionist and singer Naná Vasconcelos.

Track listing:
All tracks are written by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays, except as noted.

Side I
1. “Barcarole”
MethenyMaysNaná Vasconcelos
3:17
2. “Are You Going with Me?” 8:47
3. “Au lait” Mays 8:32
Side II
1. “Eighteen”
MethenyMaysVasconcelos
5:08
2. “Offramp” 5:59
3. “James” 6:47
4. “The Bat Part II” 3:50

Personnel:
Pat Metheny – electric and acoustic guitar, guitar synthesizer, Synclavier
Lyle Mays – piano, synthesizers, autoharp, electric organ, Synclavier
Steve Rodby – electric and acoustic bass
Danny Gottlieb – drums
Naná Vasconcelos – percussion, voice, berimbau

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Released: May 1982
Recorded: October 1981
Studio: Power Station, New York City
Length: 42:22
Label: ECM
ECM 1216
Producer: Manfred Eicher