6- and 12-String Guitar
Leo Kottke · 1969
37 min · 14 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
A masterful blend of intricate fingerpicking and bluesy storytelling that showcases Kottke's unique guitar prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with intricate details
- playful storytelling through guitar
- for afternoon relaxation
- brief tracks encourage repeated listens
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, '6- and 12-String Guitar' was Leo Kottke's debut album, marking his entry into the folk and acoustic music scene. At this time, he was still an unknown artist, having developed his distinctive fingerstyle guitar technique while performing in small venues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Driving of the Year Nail 2:00
- 2 The Last of the Arkansas Greyhounds 3:19
- 3 Ojo 2:17
- 4 Crow River Waltz 3:23
- 5 The Sailor's Grave on the Prairie 2:36
- 6 Vaseline Machine Gun 3:14
- 7 Jack Fig 2:18
- 8 Watermelon 3:12
- 9 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring 2:27
- 10 The Fisherman 2:35
- 11 The Tennessee Toad 2:42
- 12 Busted Bicycle 2:50
- 13 The Brain of the Purple Mountain 2:13
- 14 Coolidge Rising 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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