What makes Sweet Sweet Music by Bert Jansch notable?

Sweet Sweet Music received positive critical acclaim, showcasing Jansch's lasting impact on folk music even in his later years. The album serves as a testament to his influence on subsequent generations of musicians, particularly within the folk and acoustic genres, highlighting themes of love, loss, and reflection that resonate throughout his discography. Released in 2012, Sweet Sweet Music is Bert Jansch's final studio album before his passing the following year. At this stage in his career, Jansch had already established himself as a key figure in the British folk scene, celebrated for his influential acoustic guitar playing and songwriting. This album reflects both his enduring artistry and a deep connection to the folk traditions he helped revive.

Who is Sweet Sweet Music for?

Sweet Sweet Music works well if you're into reflective moments of quiet contemplation, gentle melodies for lazy afternoons and introspective listening during solitude.

How many songs are on Sweet Sweet Music?

Sweet Sweet Music has 12 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Sweet Sweet Music

Bert Jansch · 2012

46 min · 12 tracks · folk rock

An intimate blend of traditional folk melodies intertwined with Jansch's signature intricate guitar work and contemplative lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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It Don't Bother Me — This track opens the album with a melancholic yet uplifting feel, encapsulating Jansch's ability to convey complex emotions through simple melodies.
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Blackwaterside — A haunting rendition of a traditional song, Jansch's interpretation showcases his masterful fingerpicking style and deep emotional resonance.
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Fresh As a Sweet Sunday Morning — This song offers a bright contrast within the album, featuring rich imagery and a sense of tranquility that highlights Jansch’s lyrical talents.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

reflective moments of quiet contemplation
gentle melodies for lazy afternoons
introspective listening during solitude
easygoing tunes for relaxed gatherings

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy party tracks
prefer fast-paced instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2012, Sweet Sweet Music is Bert Jansch's final studio album before his passing the following year. At this stage in his career, Jansch had already established himself as a key figure in the British folk scene, celebrated for his influential acoustic guitar playing and songwriting. This album reflects both his enduring artistry and a deep connection to the folk traditions he helped revive.
Stylistic neighbors: John Renbourn· Nick Drake· Davey Graham

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

October Song

The moment shifts from nostalgia to acceptance, painting vivid scenes of changing seasons and introspective thoughts about life’s passage.

By contrasting the imagery of autumn with reflective musings on time, it captures the bittersweet nature of change while grounding the listener in the present.

Tracklist

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

1 It Don't Bother Me 4:21
2 Strolling Down the Highway 3:58
3 Blackwaterside 4:56
4 My Pocket's Empty Baby 3:19
5 Fresh As a Sweet Sunday Morning 3:23
6 Rosemary Lane 3:48
7 Blues Run the Game 3:17
8 Courting Blues 2:47
9 Reynardine 4:04
10 Poison 4:34
11 October Song 4:01
12 Hey Pretty Girl 3:41

What to play next

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