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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