Released 20 years ago
Fingerprints
Peter Frampton · 2006
55 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A diverse blend of rock styles showcasing Frampton's guitar prowess and heartfelt songwriting through vibrant melodies and intricate arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Boot It Up Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Black Hole Sun — This cover of Soundgarden's classic highlights Frampton's ability to reinterpret iconic songs with emotional depth, adding a bluesy flair that transforms the original.
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Float — With its uplifting melody and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies Frampton's signature style, blending rock sensibilities with a touch of warmth and nostalgia.
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Shewango Way — This track showcases Frampton's exceptional guitar work and improvisational skills, making it a standout representation of his musical versatility within the album.
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Blooze — An exploration of blues influences, this track allows Frampton to showcase his emotive vocal delivery alongside powerful guitar solos, embodying the spirit of his musical journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- heartfelt songwriting exploration
- vibrant melodies for reflection
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalized Frampton's career with original material after a long hiatus.
- Career context
- In 2006, Peter Frampton released Fingerprints as his first album of original material in nearly a decade, following a period marked by extensive touring and a resurgence in popularity. This album represented a return to form for Frampton, emphasizing his roots in rock while exploring new musical territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Beck· Joe Satriani· Eric Clapton
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Float
The chorus elevates the narrative with repeated affirmations of freedom and letting go during moments of uncertainty.
Tracklist
- 1 Boot It Up Start here 3:28
- 2 Ida Y Vuelta (Out and Back) 3:24
- 3 Black Hole Sun 5:25
- 4 Float 4:03
- 5 My Cup of Tea 4:52
- 6 Shewango Way 3:19
- 7 Blooze 5:14
- 8 Cornerstones 3:13
- 9 Grab a Chicken (Put It Back) 3:52
- 10 Double Nickels 3:48
- 11 Smoky 4:51
- 12 Blowin' Smoke 3:49
- 13 Oh When... 1:19
- 14 Souvenirs De Nos Peres (Memories of Our Fathers) 4:58
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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