After the Ball
John Fahey · 1973
31 min · 10 tracks · blues
A fusion of intricate fingerpicking and traditional American melodies, steeped in nostalgia and bluesy warmth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic warmth in melodies
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful rhythms for lighthearted moments
- inviting fingerpicking details
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer high-energy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'After the Ball' was released in 1973, John Fahey had established himself as a pioneering figure in acoustic guitar music, following his critically acclaimed records like 'The Transfiguration of Blind Joe Death' (1965). This album marked a period of artistic exploration for Fahey as he began to incorporate more diverse influences, reflecting his interest in traditional folk and blues while maintaining his distinctive style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leo Kottke· Bert Jansch· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Horses 2:07
- 2 New Orleans Shuffle 3:17
- 3 Beverly 4:48
- 4 Om Shanthi Norris 5:49
- 5 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free 2:35
- 6 When You Wore a Tulip (And I Wore a Big Red Rose) 2:33
- 7 Hawaiian Two-Step 2:39
- 8 Bucktown Stomp 2:14
- 9 Candy Man 1:26
- 10 After the Ball 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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