Vehicles (album)

Vehicles is a 1979 album by American guitarist and composer, William Ackerman. It is considered a seminal work of new-age music and represents a significant departure from the folk-oriented sound of his earlier releases on his Windham Hill Records label.

The album is primarily instrumental, featuring Ackerman's distinctive fingerstyle guitar playing and showcasing his increasing interest in atmospheric and ambient textures. Compared to previous albums, Vehicles incorporates more studio production techniques and a greater emphasis on sonic experimentation. While still acoustic-based, the recording utilized effects such as reverb and delay to create a spacious and evocative soundscape.

Notable tracks include "Bricklayer's Beautiful Daughter," "The Reuniting," and "Processional." Vehicles was generally well-received by critics, praised for its innovative approach and its contribution to the burgeoning new-age genre. The album helped to solidify Ackerman's reputation as a leading figure in contemporary instrumental music and contributed to the growing popularity of Windham Hill Records.