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I.O.U.
Studio album by Allan Holdsworth
Released	1982 (1982)
Recorded	1979
Studio	The Barge, London canals
Genre	Jazz fusion
Length	39:49
Label	Luna Crack/I.O.U.
Producer	Allan Holdsworth
Allan Holdsworth chronology
The Things You See (1980) I.O.U. (1982) Road Games (1983)
Alternative cover
1985 reissue

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, with whom Holdsworth had worked in Tempest. A previous solo album, Velvet Darkness, was released in 1976 without Holdsworth's consent, therefore making this (in his view) his first official solo release. Many tracks from Velvet Darkness were refined, re-recorded and retitled for I.O.U., whilst "The Things You see" takes its name from an earlier album of the same name, made in collaboration with keyboardist Gordon Beck.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

John W. Patterson at AllMusic described I.O.U. as "high-quality jazz fusion interplay" and praised Holdsworth's "well-crafted soloing".

Track listing

All tracks are written by Allan Holdsworth, except where noted

Personnel

• Allan Holdsworth – guitar, violin, production
• Paul Williams – vocals
• Gary Husband – drums, piano
• Paul Carmichael – bass

Technical

• Andy Llewellyn – engineering
• Colin Green – mixing

References

1. Pachelli, Mike (13 October 1991). Allan Holdsworth interview.
2. ^ Patterson, John W. "I.O.U. - Allan Holdsworth". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
3. Mycock, Martin (March 1990). "Allan Holdsworth: In the 80's". Facelift (3). Retrieved 16 April 2019.
4. "Allan Holdsworth – I.O.U.". Discogs. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
5. Prasad, Anil (15 January 1993). "Creating imaginary backdrops". Innerviews. Archived from the original on 5 May 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
6. Hoard, Chris (1987). Reaching for the Uncommon Chord, p. 93. Hal Leonard Corporation. 93. 978-0-634-07002-0.

External links

• Allan Holdsworth, i.o.u. at therealallanholdsworth.com (archived)

• Allan Holdsworth albums
• 1982 albums
• Enigma Records albums