Old Fashioned Love cover

Old Fashioned Love

John Fahey · 1975

39 min · 8 tracks · blues

A tapestry of intricate fingerpicking and evocative melodies, blending folk, blues, and classical influences with a distinctly personal touch.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intricate fingerpicking detail hunting
  • evocative melodies for introspection
  • rainy afternoon reflective moments
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'Old Fashioned Love' was John Fahey's eleventh studio album, marking a period of artistic maturation following his influential work in the 1960s. At this time, Fahey had established himself as a pioneering figure in American primitive guitar music, but faced challenges in maintaining commercial visibility amidst changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Leo Kottke· Bert Jansch· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In a Persian Market 7:43
  • 2 Jaya Shiva Shankarah 5:01
  • 3 Marilyn 6:36
  • 4 The Assassination of Stephan Grossman 2:13
  • 5 Old Fashioned Love 3:33
  • 6 Boodle Am Shake 3:19
  • 7 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 3:08
  • 8 Dry Bones in the Valley 7:54

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