jeff beck proves that guiatr instrumentals will always be around and appreciated. as for the techno sound on this recording, it is uplifted by the excellent production and beck's outstanding guitar work that is blended in. Declan is hardly a throwaway track and even odds with jan hammer is also very good. Hear where are you on guitar shop and see how jeff becks lends his creativity to a new age style as he does here. New age is certainly a more creative and worthwhile form of music than techno. i jeff beck at roseland recently and he is still a great musician in top form doing outstanding work on guitar as always