Essential Leo Kottke
Leo Kottke · 1991
66 min · 22 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
A captivating blend of intricate fingerpicking and folk-inspired melodies, showcasing Kottke's virtuosity and storytelling prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of intricate melodies
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- engaging storytelling through fingerpicking
- ideal for reflective afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1991, Leo Kottke was already an established name in the acoustic music scene, known for his innovative guitar techniques and engaging performances. 'Essential Leo Kottke' serves as a retrospective compilation that highlights his influential work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, as well as introducing new listeners to his unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Up Tempo 1:40
- 2 Embryonic Journey 3:18
- 3 Rings 2:51
- 4 Mr. Fonebone 2:04
- 5 Julie's House 3:23
- 6 Side One Suite: Some Birds / Sounds Like / Slang / My Double / Three Walls and Bars / Reprise: Some Birds 10:30
- 7 Sonora's Death Row 4:32
- 8 Learning the Game 4:08
- 9 The White Ape 2:11
- 10 Buckaroo 2:04
- 11 Tell Mary 3:00
- 12 Airproofing 2:17
- 13 Part Two 1:43
- 14 Agile N. 1:50
- 15 Tumbling Tumbleweeds 2:43
- 16 Sleep Walk 2:24
- 17 The Credits: Out-takes From Terry's Movie 3:48
- 18 Little Shoes 1:33
- 19 The Train and the Gate: From Terry's Movie 3:19
- 20 All I Have to Do Is Dream 1:43
- 21 Frank Forgets 2:11
- 22 Here Comes That Rainbow Again 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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