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Bert Jansch

Bert Jansch · 1965

50 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · traditional folk music

Folk melodies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a hauntingly intimate listening experience.

Why this album works

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys hauntingly intimate moments
Context
Bert Jansch's self-titled debut album, released in 1965, marked a significant entry into the burgeoning British folk scene. At this point, Jansch was establishing himself as a key figure alongside contemporaries like Donovan and Nick Drake, showcasing his innovative fingerpicking style and poetic lyricism.
If you like
folk rock, traditional folk music

Bert Jansch is an album by Bert Jansch, released in 1965. Folk melodies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a hauntingly intimate listening experience. The album is often credited with influencing the folk revival of the 1960s, earning acclaim from critics and musicians alike. Its impact is evident in the works of later artists such as Neil Young and Jimmy Page, who drew inspiration from Jansch's intricate guitar techniques and introspective songwriting. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bert Jansch sound like?

Folk melodies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a hauntingly intimate listening experience. Rooted in folk rock and traditional folk music.

What makes Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch notable?

The album is often credited with influencing the folk revival of the 1960s, earning acclaim from critics and musicians alike. Its impact is evident in the works of later artists such as Neil Young and Jimmy Page, who drew inspiration from Jansch's intricate guitar techniques and introspective songwriting. Bert Jansch's self-titled debut album, released in 1965, marked a significant entry into the burgeoning British folk scene. At this point, Jansch was establishing himself as a key figure alongside contemporaries like Donovan and Nick Drake, showcasing his innovative fingerpicking style and poetic lyricism.

Who is Bert Jansch for?

Bert Jansch works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and hauntingly intimate moments.

How many songs are on Bert Jansch?

Bert Jansch has 17 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·50:59

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strolling Down the Highway 3:06
  • 2 Smokey River 2:56
  • 3 Oh How Your Love Is Strong Standout 3:40
  • 4 I Have No Time 3:09
  • 5 Finches 0:51
  • 6 Rambling’s Gonna Be the Death of Me Standout 3:18
  • 7 Veronica 1:32
  • 8 Needle of Death Standout 3:20
  • 9 Do You Hear Me Now? 2:06
  • 10 Alice’s Wonderland 1:46
  • 11 Running from Home 2:24
  • 12 Courting Blues 4:02
  • 13 Casbah 2:10
  • 14 Dreams of Love 1:44
  • 15 Angie 3:15
  • 16 Instrumental Medley 1964 8:44
  • 17 Angie (live) 1964 2:50

Release Date

April 16, 1965

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

50 min 59 sec