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Meeting with the G-Man

Rory Gallagher · 2003

70 min · 14 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

An intimate blend of blues and folk that captures Gallagher's raw guitar prowess and heartfelt storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • intimate storytelling through guitar
  • for reflective evenings
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike slow, unfolding narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Meeting with the G-Man' came towards the end of Rory Gallagher's career, following a prolonged period of health struggles. This album represents a return to his roots, featuring new interpretations of classic tracks alongside original compositions, marking his enduring legacy as a blues guitarist.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Continental Op 6:53
  • 2 Moonchild 5:57
  • 3 Mean Dispositon 9:03
  • 4 The Loop 5:45
  • 5 Don’t Start Me Talkin’ 7:07
  • 6 She Moved Through the Fair 1:07
  • 7 Out on the Western Plain 3:58
  • 8 William of Green 1:36
  • 9 Mercy River 2:18
  • 10 Walking Blues 5:01
  • 11 Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright 2:35
  • 12 Ghost Blues 7:14
  • 13 Messin’ With the Kid 6:52
  • 14 La Bamba 5:11

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