Between Five and Seven cover

Released 30 years ago

Between Five and Seven

John Gorka · 1996

49 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

A reflective journey through folk melodies, weaving personal narratives with Gorka's warm, resonant vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • warm vocals for quiet evenings
  • personal narratives that resonate deeply
  • for solo listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks high-energy instant gratification
  • prefers standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Between Five and Seven' was released in 1996, John Gorka had established himself as a prominent figure in the folk scene, following his breakthrough album 'Land of the Bottom Line' in 1992. This album came during a period of increasing recognition for Gorka, solidifying his reputation as a songwriter with poignant storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lightning's Blues 3:53
  • 2 Blue Chalk 4:42
  • 3 Can't Make Up My Mind 4:09
  • 4 The Mortal Groove 3:26
  • 5 My Invisible Gun 2:57
  • 6 Part Of Your Own 3:30
  • 7 Two Good Reasons 4:08
  • 8 Airstream Bohemians 5:20
  • 9 Paradise, Once 3:10
  • 10 Campaign Trail 4:06
  • 11 Edgar The Party Man 3:26
  • 12 Scraping Dixie 6:26

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