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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