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Craftsman

Guy Clark · 1995

100 min · 30 tracks · Americana

A tapestry of storytelling woven with warm acoustic melodies and heartfelt reflections on life in America.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm acoustic storytelling moments
  • reflective journeys through life
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • heartfelt narratives of experience
  • for leisurely afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Craftsman' was released in 1995, Guy Clark had already established himself as a key figure in the Americana genre following his breakthrough album 'Old No. 1' in 1975. This album came after a period of evolution in his sound and songwriting, showcasing his maturation as an artist and storyteller.
Stylistic neighbors
Townes Van Zandt· Steve Earle· John Prine

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Fool on the Roof 4:11
  • 2 Fools for Each Other 4:16
  • 3 Shade of All Greens 3:15
  • 4 Voila, an American Dream 3:48
  • 5 One Paper Kid 3:27
  • 6 In the Jailhouse Now 3:49
  • 7 Comfort and Crazy 3:08
  • 8 Don't You Take It Too Bad 4:04
  • 9 The Houston Kid 4:00
  • 10 Fool on the Roof Blues 2:35
  • 11 Who Do You Think You Are 3:25
  • 12 Crystelle 3:04
  • 13 New Cut Road 3:44
  • 14 Rita Ballou 3:12
  • 15 South Coast of Texas 3:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Heartbroke 3:02
  • 2 The Partner Nobody Chose 3:08
  • 3 She's Crazy for Leavin' 2:54
  • 4 Calf-Rope 2:35
  • 5 Lone Star Hotel 3:23
  • 6 Blowin' Like a Bandit 2:40
  • 7 Better Days 3:02
  • 8 Homegrown Tomatoes 2:58
  • 9 Supply and Demand 3:14
  • 10 Randall Knife 4:10
  • 11 The Carpenter 3:13
  • 12 Uncertain Texas 2:27
  • 13 No Deal 3:18
  • 14 Tears 2:48
  • 15 Fool in the Mirror 3:30

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