Chewing Pine cover

Chewing Pine

Leo Kottke · 1975

33 min · 12 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A vibrant blend of fingerstyle guitar and witty storytelling that captures the essence of American folk-blues.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • witty storytelling with charm
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking longer immersive pieces
  • prefer high-energy intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1975, Leo Kottke was already an established name in the acoustic guitar world, following his successful breakthrough albums in the early '70s. 'Chewing Pine' arrived as his fourth studio album, showcasing his signature fingerpicking style while expanding into more diverse songwriting territories.
Stylistic neighbors
John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Standing on the Outside 2:36
  • 2 Power Failure 2:24
  • 3 Venezuela, There You Go 3:08
  • 4 Don't You Think 3:34
  • 5 Regards From Chuck Pink 2:56
  • 6 Monkey Money 1:45
  • 7 The Scarlatti Rip-Off 3:33
  • 8 Wheels 1:47
  • 9 Grim to the Brim 3:13
  • 10 Rebecca 2:48
  • 11 Trombone 2:12
  • 12 Can't Quite Put It Into Words 3:21

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