Steam Powered Aereo-Takes
John Hartford · 2002
52 min · 18 tracks · bluegrass music
A whimsical blend of bluegrass, folk, and storytelling that captures the spirit of Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with charm
- dynamic flow of varied tempos
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, single-focused albums
- seek heavy, intense musical experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Steam Powered Aereo-Takes' is John Hartford's first album in over a decade, following a long hiatus after 1991's 'Wild Hog in Winter.' At this stage, Hartford was revisiting his roots and re-establishing his presence in the bluegrass scene, showcasing his unique storytelling style and musical versatility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doc Watson· Tim O'Brien· Tony Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where the Old Red River Flows 3:07
- 2 Ruff and Ready 1:51
- 3 Blame It on Joann 3:12
- 4 The Vamp from Back in the Goodle Days 4:41
- 5 Emanuel Cant 1:44
- 6 Bad Music (Is Better Than No Music at All) 4:32
- 7 Dig a Hole 4:14
- 8 Presbyterian Guitar 2:03
- 9 Strange Old Man 1:40
- 10 Lady Jane 2:43
- 11 Oasis 3:31
- 12 Because of You 1:10
- 13 Morning Bugle 3:28
- 14 John Henry 1:44
- 15 Doin' My Time 3:06
- 16 Keep on Truckin' 2:46
- 17 Don't Ever Take Your Eyes Off the Game, Babe 3:28
- 18 Howard Hughes Blues 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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