12-String Blues
35 min · 13 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
A tapestry of intricate fingerpicking and heartfelt storytelling wrapped in a bluesy folk vibe.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate fingerpicking detail hunting
- wave-like pacing with emotional shifts
- heartfelt storytelling for reflective moments
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When '12-String Blues' was released in 1994, Leo Kottke was already an established acoustic guitarist known for his innovative fingerstyle technique. This album followed his 1990 release 'My Feet Are Smiling' and marked a continued exploration of blues-infused folk music that had characterized his earlier work, further solidifying his reputation as a master of the 12-string guitar.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Mama Knew 2:00
- 2 So Cold in China 4:05
- 3 Furry Jane 2:00
- 4 Circle 'round the Sun 3:10
- 5 Sweet Louise 3:25
- 6 The Prodigal Grave 3:03
- 7 Easter and the Sargasso Sea 3:32
- 8 Sunrise 2:40
- 9 Living in the Country 1:30
- 10 Sail Away Ladies 1:50
- 11 Last Steam Engine Train 1:40
- 12 You Left Me Standing 2:31
- 13 Mary Mary 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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