Live at Leeds cover

Released 50 years ago

Live at Leeds

John Martyn · 1976

47 min · 6 tracks · traditional folk music

A fluid blend of folk, rock, and jazz punctuated by Martyn's emotive guitar work and haunting vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fluid emotional highs and lows
  • captivating live performance energy
  • immersive late-night listening experience
  • extended tracks for patient listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of quick satisfaction
  • prefer tightly structured albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1976, 'Live at Leeds' captures John Martyn during a pivotal phase of his career, following the acclaimed studio album 'Solid Air' from 1973. This live performance showcases his artistic evolution and growing reputation as a captivating live performer, solidifying his place in the British folk-rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Tim Buckley· Richard Thompson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Outside In 18:57
  • 2 Solid Air 7:13
  • 3 Make No Mistake 5:05
  • 4 Bless the Weather 4:45
  • 5 The Man in the Station 2:35
  • 6 I'd Rather Be the Devil 8:40

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