Breakfast in the Field
Michael Hedges · 1981
34 min · 11 tracks · new age music · new acoustic music
Innovative fingerstyle guitar melodies intertwine with whimsical storytelling, creating a serene auditory landscape.
Why this album works
'Breakfast in the Field' received significant acclaim for its innovative guitar work and lyrical creativity, helping to define the new acoustic movement of the early 1980s. The album laid the foundation for Hedges' influential career and inspired a generation of guitarists seeking to explore beyond conventional boundaries.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels short, engaging listening sessions whimsical storytelling focus
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Breakfast in the Field' was Michael Hedges' debut album, showcasing his unique approach to acoustic guitar. At this point in his career, Hedges was beginning to establish himself as a pioneering figure in the new acoustic music genre, blending traditional techniques with contemporary sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Don Ross· Deep Forest· Mike Oldfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Layover 2:36
- 2 The Happy Couple Standout 3:23
- 3 Eleven Small Roaches Standout 3:00
- 4 The Funky Avocado 2:09
- 5 Baby Toes 2:12
- 6 Breakfast in the Field Standout 2:27
- 7 Two Days Old 4:48
- 8 Peg Leg Speed King 3:22
- 9 The Unexpected Visitor 2:48
- 10 Silent Anticipations 3:21
- 11 Lenono 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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