Patrick Leonard It All Comes Down to Mood 180g 2LP

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Tracking Angle Rated 8/10 Music, 10/10 Sound!

TAS Rated 4/5 Music, 5/5 Sonics in the November 2024 Issue of The Absolute Sound!

As a producer, Patrick Leonard has helped bring to life career-defining recordings by Madonna, Pink Floyd, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac, to name a few. But for the first time in two decades, he is releasing music that is all his own. This sprawling, 16 track double album brilliantly conveys his artistic genius.

Supported by a dream cast of supporting musicians: Tony Levin, Tim Pierce, Wendy Melvoin, John Patitucci, Aaron Stirling, Martin Barre, James Harrah, Ian Anderson, Anna Mjoll, Gerry Leonard and Paul Franklin.

Mixed by Kevin Killen. Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Art by StormStudios. Lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.

From opener 'Hat and Coat,' in all its swirling keys, to the devastating, almost Nick Cave-like ballad 'Bishops of Fright,' through to the quietly ascendant closer 'A Walk in the Woods' — what they made together, across four sides, is an achievement. And not just because of impressive chops, or production, or ambition: These are simply good songs. Across this sprawling, aurally luscious program — with moments of profound and jazzy weirdness! — you get a sense of Leonard's essence. Think a fantastic band of prog veterans, backing a particularly clever and savvy folk-rock songwriter, with a raspy, conversational, gravitational vocal.

Vivid imagery that jogs the imagination, world-class players, and rock-solid production conspire to create an engaging and great-sounding album.