Housing Project
John Hartford · 1968
30 min · 12 tracks · bluegrass music
A whimsical blend of folk and bluegrass, layered with Hartford's signature storytelling and inventive instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling and charm
- steady flow with playful tones
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- easygoing afternoon listening
- lighthearted moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'Housing Project' was John Hartford's second studio album, following his debut 'Looks at Life.' At this point in his career, Hartford was beginning to establish himself as a unique voice in the folk and bluegrass community, moving beyond traditional forms into more eclectic soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doc Watson· Tim O'Brien· Tony Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Housing Project 1:21
- 2 I'm Still Here 2:44
- 3 Crystallia Daydream 3:04
- 4 The Girl With the Long Brown Hair 2:30
- 5 I Didn't Know the World Would Last This Long 4:10
- 6 The Sailboat Song 1:37
- 7 The Category Stomp 2:09
- 8 Go Fall Asleep Now 3:04
- 9 My Face 2:16
- 10 Big Blue Balloon 2:50
- 11 In Like Of 2:51
- 12 Shiny Rails of Steel 2:10
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