''It's Never Too Late'' is the 23rd

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by Australian guitarist

Tommy Emmanuel William Thomas Emmanuel (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist. Regarded as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists of all time, he is known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and use of percussive effects on ...

. The album was released in August 2015 and is the first regular studio album featuring Emmanuel completely solo since 2000. The album peaked at number 31 in Australia.

Reception

Lukas Murphy from ''

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'' said "Ever the innovator with his six steel strings,

's exploration of the acoustic realm continues with his latest release. Boldly emblazoning every musical nuance and idea he can conjure, Emmanuel plays with a practiced expertise that is dispersed throughout the record. From Celtic ballads to straight-up blues, right through to more pop-oriented numbers, the self-confessed guitarist-with-the-mind-of-a-drummer shows just how much variety one instrument standing alone can truly have. With this release, Emmanuel once again sets an example for every aspiring guitarist to strive towards." Maggie Morris from ''

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'' wrote: "An undeniable visionary with his instrument, Emmanuel not only explores different styles, but evokes a spectrum of distinctive emotions with visceral rawness. When Emmanuel performs completely solo his outstanding, raw expertise is highlighted even more; the man is able to sing, strum, and drum not only with a single instrument, but in a single moment. ''It's Never Too Late'' is not only a solid and brilliant example for any aspiring instrumentalist; studied guitarists and everyday music fans alike will admire and enjoy it."

Track listing

Charts

Release history

References

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