Orchestrion - Pat Metheny  Generally favorable reviews - based
on 7 Critics  Critic score distribution:   1. Positive: 5 out of
7   2. Negative: 0 out of 7   1. The most obvious distinction
from past releases is the richly textured soundscape of unusual
tones that Metheny harmonizes with on with his guitar.   2. 80
Whenever he lays down his licks atop the bed he's made, there's
never any doubt that this is a Pat Metheny record. One of his
better ones, too. [Mar 2010, p.101]   3. As an album,
Orchestrion is as ambitious as "Secret Story and The Way Up,"
but it is no less brilliant. Here Metheny exceeds our
expectations, and perhaps even his own.   4. As in most of
Metheny’s work, what could be mistaken for glib virtuosity--or,
in this case, gadgetry-reveals new depths at every turn.   5.
He’s come close to his aim of making this album more than a
curiosity, but the real impact can surely only come from seeing
his orchestrion in action.   6. It's very melodic (though not
very melodically surprising), and te