"The Slide Area" captures Ry Cooder in a period of deep exploration of roots music, blending genres with his signature slide guitar. The album's production is clean, letting Cooder's masterful playing take center stage.
- "The Slide Area" was recorded at Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles.
- The album features guest appearances from Jim Keltner on drums and Pino Palladino on bass.
- The album did not chart on the Billboard 200.
Ry Cooder is an American guitarist known for his distinctive style, which blends blues, rock, and world music influences. In 1988, he released "The Slide Area," a collection that showcased his mature slide guitar work.
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