Guitar Music
Leo Kottke · 1981
34 min · 17 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through eclectic short compositions, blending blues and folk influences with playful experimentation.
Why this album works
'Guitar Music' is significant for its experimental nature, reflecting Kottke's influence on the fingerstyle guitar movement while receiving positive critical acclaim. The album's unique structure and brevity challenged conventional songwriting, resonating with both listeners and fellow musicians and helping to define Kottke's artistic identity during the early '80s.
- Best for
- eclectic short compositions throughout playful experimentation with guitar intricate fingerstyle detail exploration
- Context
- By 1981, Leo Kottke had established himself as a distinctive voice in acoustic guitar music following his breakthrough album '6- and 12-String Guitar' in 1969. 'Guitar Music' marked a departure from his more traditional folk roots, showcasing his innovative approach to composition and arrangement through a series of short pieces that highlight his technical prowess and musical versatility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Zappa· Bette Midler· Chicago· Tom Waits· Bobby Darin· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Steely Dan· The Pointer Sisters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Part Two Standout 1:43
- 2 Available Space 1:36
- 3 Side One Suite: Some Birds 0:59
- 4 Side One Suite: Sounds Like... 1:28
- 5 Side One Suite: Slang 2:43
- 6 Side One Suite: My Double 2:05
- 7 Side One Suite: Three Walls and Bars 2:13
- 8 Side One Suite: Reprise: Some Birds 1:02
- 9 Perforated Sleep Standout 2:45
- 10 Strange 2:34
- 11 Little Shoes 1:33
- 12 Jib’s Hat 2:18
- 13 Tumbling Tumbleweeds 2:44
- 14 Agile N. 1:52
- 15 A Song for “The Night of the Hunter” Standout 3:07
- 16 All I Have to Do Is Dream 1:45
- 17 Sleep Walk 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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