The Love Album cover

The Love Album

John Hartford · 1968

27 min · 12 tracks · bluegrass music

A gentle fusion of bluegrass and folk, weaving poetic narratives through lush melodies and heartfelt instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise emotional storytelling
  • gentle melodies for reflection
  • nostalgic tunes for daydreaming
  • warm background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1968, 'The Love Album' was John Hartford's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Earthwords & Music.' At this point in his career, Hartford was refining his unique blend of bluegrass and folk elements while gaining recognition for his songwriting abilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Doc Watson· Tim O'Brien· Tony Rice

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Why Do You Do Me Like You Do? 2:26
  • 2 The Six O'Clock Train and a Girl With Green Eyes 2:38
  • 3 Springtime All Over Again 2:10
  • 4 Landscape Grown Cold 2:16
  • 5 This Eve of Parting 2:30
  • 6 I Would Not Be Here 2:19
  • 7 Natural to Be Gone 1:46
  • 8 Empty Afternoon of Summer Longing 2:20
  • 9 A Simple Thing as Love 2:54
  • 10 Windows 2:28
  • 11 Prayer 1:27
  • 12 Love Is Sweeter 2:45

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