Petroglyph
Tim Reynolds · 2002
14 tracks · folk rock
Intricate guitar work intertwines with expansive melodies, crafting a sonic landscape that oscillates between contemplative and exuberant.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ferry Across The River Styx — This track employs ethereal guitar tones layered over intricate rhythms, embodying the album’s thematic exploration of life’s transitions and reflections.
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Creature On Quaaludes — The playful yet dissonant guitar riff creates an engaging atmosphere, illustrating Reynolds’ ability to merge humor with musical complexity.
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Time Chamber — This piece highlights Reynolds’ technical prowess through rapid fingerpicking and dynamic shifts, inviting listeners into a meditative sonic experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive acoustic exploration sessions
- playful melodies for road trips
- cathartic release through intricate guitar
- quirky soundscapes for curious minds
- whimsical journeys through sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward structures
- prefer high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Petroglyph was Tim Reynolds' first solo studio album since 1996's Streaming. At this point, Reynolds had gained recognition for his collaborations with Dave Matthews Band, marking a transition to explore his own musical identity more deeply.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Hedges· Leo Kottke· Andy McKee
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bonehenge
- 2 Run Into Your Life
- 3 Big Foot
- 4 Ferry Across The River Styx
- 5 Grab My Shades
- 6 Creature On Quaaludes
- 7 Fractional Fields
- 8 Chaos View Drip
- 9 Step On This Thing
- 10 Time Chamber
- 11 Backflip
- 12 Arcturus Landing
- 13 Sorry I Burned It
- 14 Vulcan Hammer Head
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