Anthem (Ralph Towner album)

Anthem is a solo album by American jazz guitarist Ralph Towner recorded in February 2000 and released on ECM March the following year.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "Anthem is Towner's finest album in a decade and one of the finest in his distinguished career."

Track listing

 * All compositions by Ralph Towner, except as noted.


 * 1) "Solitary Woman" - 6:57
 * 2) "Anthem" - 4:54
 * 3) "Haunted" - 3:08
 * 4) "The Lutemaker" - 4:21
 * 5) "Simone" - 6:03
 * 6) "Gloria's Step" (Scott LaFaro) - 2:51
 * 7) "Four Comets Part 1" - 1:06
 * 8) "Four Comets Part 2" - 1:12
 * 9) "Four Comets Part 3" - 1:02
 * 10) "Four Comets Part 4" - 0:52
 * 11) "Raffish" - 4:14
 * 12) "Very Late" - 4:02
 * 13) "The Prowler" - 5:01
 * 14) "Three Comments Part 1" - 1:32
 * 15) "Three Comments Part 2" - 0:31
 * 16) "Three Comments Part 3" - 0:54
 * 17) "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" (Charles Mingus) - 1:54

Personnel

 * Ralph Towner – classical guitar, 12 string guitar