What makes Standing in My Shoes by Leo Kottke notable?

'Standing in My Shoes' received critical acclaim upon release, highlighting Kottke's signature guitar style and lyrical depth. The album helped to reestablish him in the acoustic music community during a time when many artists were shifting towards more commercial sounds. By 1997, Leo Kottke was an established figure in the acoustic music scene, known for his virtuosic guitar playing. 'Standing in My Shoes' marked his first studio album in nearly a decade, following the 1988 release of 'The Best'. This album showcases his unique blend of folk, blues, and pop influences, reflecting both his growth as an artist and the evolving landscape of acoustic music.

Who is Standing in My Shoes for?

Standing in My Shoes works well if you're into introspective guitar-driven melodies, steady pacing for focused listening and thoughtful background for conversations.

How many songs are on Standing in My Shoes?

Standing in My Shoes has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Standing in My Shoes

Leo Kottke · 1997

39 min · 11 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A blend of intricate fingerstyle guitar and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of personal reflection.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

introspective guitar-driven melodies
steady pacing for focused listening
thoughtful background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1997, Leo Kottke was an established figure in the acoustic music scene, known for his virtuosic guitar playing. 'Standing in My Shoes' marked his first studio album in nearly a decade, following the 1988 release of 'The Best'. This album showcases his unique blend of folk, blues, and pop influences, reflecting both his growth as an artist and the evolving landscape of acoustic music.
Stylistic neighbors: John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Standing in My Shoes 3:59
2 World Turning 3:59
3 Dead End 4:16
4 Vaseline Machine Gun 3:10
5 Corrina, Corrina 4:20
6 Realm 3:08
7 Cripple Creek 3:07
8 Twice 3:33
9 Across the Street 3:16
10 Don't Call Me Ray 3:17
11 Itchy 2:51

What to play next

Listen next

The Leo Kottke Anthology

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Peculiaroso

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