Peculiaroso
Leo Kottke · 1994
36 min · 12 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
A whimsical blend of fingerstyle guitar and storytelling, weaving folk traditions with bluesy improvisation.
Why this album works
'Peculiaroso' is significant for its eclectic approach to acoustic music, charting on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. Critics noted Kottke's ability to fuse traditional folk elements with contemporary sounds, influencing a generation of guitarists and enriching the acoustic genre during the early '90s.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling through music steady mid-tempo flow throughout for afternoon relaxation
- Context
- By the time 'Peculiaroso' was released in 1994, Leo Kottke had established himself as a prominent acoustic guitarist, known for his unique fingerpicking style. This album followed his critically acclaimed work in the late 1970s and 1980s, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while enjoying a resurgence in popularity with younger audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Zappa· Bette Midler· Chicago· Tom Waits· Bobby Darin· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Steely Dan· The Pointer Sisters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Peg Leg Standout 3:27
- 2 Poor Boy 3:07
- 3 Parade 2:49
- 4 Wonderland by Night 3:30
- 5 World Made to Order Standout 3:47
- 6 Room Service (at the Tahiti Motel) 2:52
- 7 Turning Into Randolph Scott (Humid Child) Standout 3:42
- 8 Porky and Pale 2:26
- 9 Arms of Mary 3:06
- 10 The Room at the Top of the Stairs 2:41
- 11 Big Situation 3:15
- 12 Twilight Time 1:51
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