The Inner Mounting Flame
| The Inner Mounting Flame | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 3, 1971 | |||
| Recorded | August 14, 1971 | |||
| Studio | CBS Studios (New York City) | |||
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| Length | 46:15 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | John McLaughlin | |||
| Mahavishnu Orchestra chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Christgau's Record Guide | A |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
| Sputnikmusic | 5/5 |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
The Inner Mounting Flame is the debut studio album by jazz-rock fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra, recorded in August 1971 and released later that year by Columbia Records. After their formation, the group performed several gigs before they entered the studio to record their first album featuring all original material written by guitarist John McLaughlin. The album is credited to both Mahavishnu Orchestra and John McLaughlin.