Out of the Valley
John Gorka · 1994
49 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
Thoughtful folk melodies intertwined with poignant storytelling and warm acoustic instrumentation capture life's complexities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thoughtful storytelling with warmth
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow
- for quiet evenings
- intimate acoustic moments unfold
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer high-energy listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1994, John Gorka released 'Out of the Valley' as his fourth studio album, following 'Temporary Road' (1990). At this point in his career, Gorka was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the contemporary folk scene, building on the momentum from previous albums while continuing to refine his introspective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Greg Brown· David Wilcox· Mary Chapin Carpenter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Noise 3:08
- 2 That's Why 3:22
- 3 Carnival Knowledge (Second Hand Face) 3:48
- 4 Talk About Love 3:15
- 5 Bigtime Lonesome 5:34
- 6 Furniture 4:49
- 7 Mystery to Me 3:46
- 8 Out of the Valley 4:52
- 9 Thoughtless Behavior 4:25
- 10 Always Going Home 3:35
- 11 Flying Red Horse 4:18
- 12 Up Until Then 4:48
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