From Out of Nowhere
Tommy Emmanuel · 1979
35 min · 10 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of intricate fingerpicking and lively melodies that showcase Emmanuel's virtuosic guitar skills.
Top tracks — play these first
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Limehouse Blues Start here — This track exemplifies Emmanuel's skillful blending of jazz and folk elements, showcasing his ability to navigate complex melodies with ease.
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Steel Guitar Rag — A classic piece reimagined through Emmanuel's virtuosity, this track highlights his capacity for both speed and precision in fingerstyle playing.
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Out of Nowhere — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring a seamless mix of rhythm and melody that showcases Emmanuel's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album displays strong guitar composition and craftsmanship, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- Each track is structured around a central melody, often with variations that highlight different aspects of the guitar's capabilities.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 mid-tempo acoustic flow
- fingerstyle guitar intricacies unfold
- inviting sing-along moments
- afternoon gathering energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek heavy beats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Introduced Emmanuel's distinctive style to a wider audience, marking his solo debut.
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 1979, 'From Out of Nowhere' marked Tommy Emmanuel's debut album as a solo artist after his work with various Australian bands. This album set the stage for his future career, displaying his unique style and technical prowess on the guitar, establishing him as a prominent figure in the acoustic guitar scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leo Kottke· Chet Atkins· Michael Hedges
Tracklist
- 1 Limehouse Blues Start here 3:36
- 2 Dixie Breakdown 3:12
- 3 Orange Mountain Special 2:26
- 4 Steel Guitar Rag 3:06
- 5 Roly Poly 2:36
- 6 Out of Nowhere 4:14
- 7 Big Beaver 3:30
- 8 String of Pearls 4:59
- 9 Canadian Sunset 5:01
- 10 Dixie McGuire 3:00
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