Vince Gill is arguably the best guitar player in Nashville - he’s not as flashy as some, but his tasteful and economic style makes him a connoisseur’s choice. He’s also “cursed” with a sweet singing voice which makes him better known in some quarters for his balladry than for his guitar slinging. On this album he offers scorchingly good guitar (in a variety of styles) on every track. Mr Gill’s last outing was a 4-album set which signalled a hiatus in his release schedule. Guitar Slinger is his first new material in five years. The rocking title track is a statement of intent, but the album moves onto familiar Gill territory with “Tell Me Fool”, which is a soulful ballad punctuated with a quite lovely guitar solo. It’s not just the notes that he plays; it’s all about the ones he doesn’t play. Next up is the gospel-styled “Threaten Me With Heaven”, another instant favourite. My one complaint is that this is not yet released in the UK - order an import.