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The Leo Kottke Anthology

Leo Kottke · 1997

125 min · 37 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

Intricate fingerpicking weaves together folk, blues, and classical influences into a tapestry of storytelling and musical virtuosity.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • intricate fingerpicking details
  • reflective afternoon listening
  • engaging storytelling through music
  • short tracks for varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • only enjoy long singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'The Leo Kottke Anthology' captures the essence of Kottke's prolific career spanning over three decades. By this time, he had established himself as a premier acoustic guitarist known for his innovative techniques and diverse repertoire. This compilation showcases highlights from his earlier albums while reflecting his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Driving of the Year Nail 1:56
  • 2 Ojo 2:13
  • 3 Vaseline Machine Gun 3:10
  • 4 Busted Bicycle 2:46
  • 5 Cripple Creek 1:59
  • 6 Eight Miles High 3:35
  • 7 Bumblebee 3:41
  • 8 Bourrée 1:28
  • 9 Bean Tme 2:32
  • 10 Tiny Island 3:50
  • 11 In Christ There Is No East or West 2:11
  • 12 Last Steam Engine Train 3:03
  • 13 From the Cradle to the Grave 3:23
  • 14 Louise 4:00
  • 15 Easter 3:30
  • 16 Medley: Crow River Waltz / Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring / Jack Fig 7:35
  • 17 Pamela Brown 4:05
  • 18 You Tell Me Why 3:58
  • 19 Born to Be With You 3:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Mona Ray 3:42
  • 2 When Shrimps Learn to Whistle 3:30
  • 3 The Scarlatti Rip-Off 3:31
  • 4 Open Country Joy (Constant Traveler) 3:43
  • 5 Buckaroo 2:04
  • 6 The White Ape 2:11
  • 7 Range 3:24
  • 8 Airproofing 2:17
  • 9 Up Tempo 1:41
  • 10 Endless Sleep 3:38
  • 11 Sonora's Death Row 4:34
  • 12 Embryonic Journey 3:19
  • 13 Learning the Game 4:09
  • 14 The Train and the Gate 2:51
  • 15 Side One Suite: Some Birds / Sounds Like / Slang / My Double / Three Walls and Bars / Reprise: Some Birds 10:30
  • 16 Sleep Walk 2:24
  • 17 Rings 2:52
  • 18 Julie's House 3:21

What to play next

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