Breakfast in the Field
Michael Hedges · 1981
34 min · 11 tracks · new age music
Intricate fingerstyle guitar dances with playful melodies, creating an ethereal landscape that captures the essence of new acoustic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Happy Couple — This track features whimsical melodies that showcase Hedges' playful approach to composition while highlighting his distinct fingerstyle technique.
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Breakfast in the Field — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its serene ambiance and complex guitar arrangements, making it a signature piece for Hedges.
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Two Days Old — This song emphasizes emotional depth through its lyrical phrasing and dynamic shifts, illustrating Hedges' ability to convey narrative through instrumentals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate guitar work with playful melodies, establishing a unique voice in new acoustic music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- whimsical storytelling focus
- serene auditory landscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, Breakfast in the Field was Michael Hedges' debut album, marking his entrance into the acoustic music scene. At this time, Hedges was still establishing himself as a unique voice, blending traditional guitar techniques with innovative compositional styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leo Kottke· Andy McKee· Pierre Bensusan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Layover 2:36
- 2 The Happy Couple 3:23
- 3 Eleven Small Roaches 3:00
- 4 The Funky Avocado 2:09
- 5 Baby Toes 2:12
- 6 Breakfast in the Field 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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