Released 48 years ago this August
Stealin' Home
Iain Matthews · 1978
37 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
A melodic blend of folk and pop, infused with heartfelt storytelling and rich acoustic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt storytelling throughout tracks
- gradual resolution towards the end
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1978, Iain Matthews had established himself as a significant figure in folk music, following his tenure with Fairport Convention and his previous solo work. 'Stealin' Home' was his fifth studio album, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter after the critical success of 'Valley Hi' in 1973. This release positioned him firmly within the singer-songwriter movement of the late 70s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Richard Thompson· John Martyn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gimme an Inch Girl 4:19
- 2 Don’t Hang Up Your Dancing Shoes 2:58
- 3 King of the Night 3:52
- 4 Man in the Station 3:55
- 5 Let There Be Blues 3:59
- 6 Carefully Taught 0:59
- 7 Stealin’ Home 3:21
- 8 Shake It 3:20
- 9 Yank & Mary / Smile 2:29
- 10 Slip Away 4:12
- 11 Sail My Soul 4:26
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