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No End of Love

John Hartford · 1996

37 min · 16 tracks · bluegrass music

A reflective blend of bluegrass and folk, interwoven with personal storytelling and heartfelt melodies.

Why this album works

The album is significant for its heartfelt authenticity and showcases Hartford's storytelling prowess, particularly in tracks like 'Gentle on My Mind,' which remains an enduring classic. It further solidified his legacy within American roots music, receiving positive critical reception and contributing to the revival of interest in traditional styles during the 1990s.
Career context
Released in 1996, 'No End of Love' is John Hartford's final studio album and reflects a culmination of his lifelong dedication to bluegrass and folk traditions. At this point in his career, he was recognized as a pioneer of the Americana genre, following a series of influential albums that showcased his unique songwriting and banjo skills.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Emmylou Harris· Dolly Parton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dialog 0:07
  • 2 No End of Love Standout 4:04
  • 3 Dialog 0:17
  • 4 When the Guiding Star Came to Tell City 5:26
  • 5 Dialog 0:14
  • 6 Gentle on My Mind Standout 3:36
  • 7 Railroad Cap 2:02
  • 8 Down on the Levee 3:11
  • 9 My Tears Don't Show 3:17
  • 10 Dialog 0:55
  • 11 Burning of Grand Republic 3:16
  • 12 Dialog 0:11
  • 13 Uncle Dink 2:44
  • 14 Dialog 0:08
  • 15 Medicine Chest 2:09
  • 16 Goodbye Waltz Standout 5:19

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