Released 50 years ago
Leo Kottke
Leo Kottke · 1976
30 min · 11 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
Intricate fingerpicking weaves through a tapestry of folk and blues, showcasing Kottke's virtuosic guitar mastery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate fingerpicking detail hunting
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- gradual build to satisfying resolution
- playful yet contemplative listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, immersive albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Leo Kottke released his self-titled album in 1976, he was already recognized for his distinct acoustic guitar style after albums like '6- and 12-String Guitar' (1969). This album marked a continuation of his exploration into more personal themes and complex instrumentation, following a period of significant growth in both his audience and artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Buckaroo 2:05
- 2 The White Ape 2:13
- 3 Hayseed Suede 2:45
- 4 Rio Leo 2:58
- 5 Range 3:26
- 6 Airproofing 2:19
- 7 Maroon 2:02
- 8 Waltz 2:25
- 9 Death by Reputation 4:07
- 10 Up Tempo 1:41
- 11 Shadowland 4:05
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