Old Girlfriends and Other Horrible Memories
John Fahey · 1992
43 min · 12 tracks · blues
Fahey's intricate fingerpicking melds bluesy melancholy with a surreal storytelling sensibility across evocative landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- evocative storytelling through melody
- intimate reflections on past memories
- surreal landscapes of sound
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- melancholic tones for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1992, John Fahey was transitioning from his earlier folk and blues roots into more experimental territory. 'Old Girlfriends and Other Horrible Memories' came after several years of relative obscurity, marking a resurgence in his career with its blend of old and new influences. This album represents a moment where Fahey sought to redefine his sound through narrative-driven compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leo Kottke· Bert Jansch· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Twilight Time 2:32
- 2 The Sea of Love 2:08
- 3 In Darkest Night: The Objectification and Recurrent Sightings of Bizarre and Cathected Screen Memories (From Below) Along the Sligo 4:05
- 4 Blueberry Hill 2:42
- 5 A Rose and a Baby Ruth 2:07
- 6 Claire 3:16
- 7 The Thing at the End of New Hampshire Avenue 3:33
- 8 Don't 3:10
- 9 View 4:14
- 10 Dianne Kelly 7:45
- 11 Fear & Loathing at 4th & Butternut 3:34
- 12 Twilight on Prince Georges Avenue 4:06
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