Legs to Make Us Longer cover

Legs to Make Us Longer

Kaki King · 2004

45 min · 11 tracks · jazz · post-rock · acoustic music

Intricate guitar melodies intertwine with ambient soundscapes, creating an ethereal and immersive listening experience.

Why this album works

'Legs to Make Us Longer' received critical acclaim and helped define the early 2000s indie acoustic movement. The album led to King being nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, marking her as an influential figure in the genre.
Best for
steady pacing with immersive flow ethereal soundscapes for deep focus subtle intricacies for headphone listening
Context
Released in 2004, 'Legs to Make Us Longer' was Kaki King's debut album, establishing her as a formidable voice in the acoustic and post-rock scenes. At this point, she had already gained attention for her innovative fingerstyle guitar technique, which would become a signature aspect of her music.
Stylistic neighbors
Virta· Vision Eternel· John Murphy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Frame Standout 2:04
  • 2 Playing With Pink Noise 3:02
  • 3 Ingots 3:53
  • 4 Doing the Wrong Thing Standout 5:04
  • 5 Solipsist 2:30
  • 6 Neanderthal 4:28
  • 7 Can the Gwot Save Us? 4:20
  • 8 Lies 4:55
  • 9 All the Landslides Birds Have Seen Since the Beginning of the World Standout 2:42
  • 10 Magazine 4:08
  • 11 My Insect Life / Nails 8:04

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