The Company You Keep
John Gorka · 2001
52 min · 14 tracks · traditional folk music
Warm acoustic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective atmosphere that invites deep listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- warm acoustic melodies for solitude
- thoughtful storytelling on quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Company You Keep' was released in 2001, John Gorka had established himself as a respected voice in the folk music scene, following his previous album 'Postcards from East Oregon' in 1999. This record marked a continuation of his exploration into personal and societal themes through storytelling, building on the foundation he laid in his earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Greg Brown· David Wilcox· Mary Chapin Carpenter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Was That 5:17
- 2 A Saint's Complaint 4:08
- 3 Oh Abraham 4:21
- 4 When You Walk In 3:21
- 5 Shape of the World 3:03
- 6 Morningside 3:46
- 7 When I Lost My Faith 4:48
- 8 Joint of No Return 2:58
- 9 Let Them In 4:53
- 10 Over There 2:35
- 11 Hank Senior Moment 2:06
- 12 Around the House 3:20
- 13 Wisheries 5:53
- 14 People My Age 2:16
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