Blind Joe Death
John Fahey · 1959
76 min · 21 tracks · blues
A haunting blend of traditional blues and experimental guitar work that evokes deep emotional landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting emotional landscapes
- patient, reflective listening experience
- immersive guitar explorations
- soulful storytelling through sound
- ideal for quiet contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1959, 'Blind Joe Death' marked John Fahey's debut album, establishing him as a pioneering figure in American fingerstyle guitar. At this point, Fahey was transitioning from a background in folk music to developing his unique style, laying the groundwork for his future influential works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leo Kottke· Bert Jansch· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On Doing an Evil Deed Blues 5:13
- 2 St. Louis Blues 4:58
- 3 Poor Boy Long Ways From Home 3:16
- 4 Uncloudy Day 3:28
- 5 John Henry 3:25
- 6 In Christ There Is No East or West 2:26
- 7 Desperate Man Blues 4:10
- 8 Sun Gonna Shine in My Back Door Someday Blues 3:37
- 9 Sligo River Blues 3:10
- 10 On Doing an Evil Deed Blues 4:01
- 11 St. Louis Blues 3:21
- 12 Poor Boy Long Ways From Home 2:29
- 13 Uncloudy Day 2:27
- 14 John Henry 2:10
- 15 In Christ There Is No East or West 2:48
- 16 Desperate Man Blues 4:03
- 17 Sun Gonna Shine in My Back Door Someday Blues 4:41
- 18 Sligo River Blues 2:38
- 19 I'm Gonna Do All I Can for My Lord 1:29
- 20 The Transcendental Waterfall 10:41
- 21 West Coast Blues 1:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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