Time Step cover

Time Step

Leo Kottke · 1983

34 min · 12 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

Intricate fingerpicking weaves through playful melodies, showcasing Kottke's virtuosic guitar work and storytelling flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful melodies for relaxed moments
  • steady pacing for casual listening
  • intricate guitar work enjoyment
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

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

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1983, Leo Kottke had already established himself as a notable acoustic guitarist with a unique blend of folk and blues. 'Time Step' marked his return to the studio after a four-year hiatus since 'My Feet Are Smiling' (1978), reflecting a period of personal reflection and artistic maturation.
Stylistic neighbors
John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Running All Night Long 2:44
  • 2 The Bungle Party 3:02
  • 3 Rings 2:55
  • 4 Mr. Fonebone 2:07
  • 5 Julie's House 3:26
  • 6 Memories Are Made of This 2:39
  • 7 Saginaw, Michigan 3:38
  • 8 I'll Break Out Again 3:25
  • 9 The Wrong Track 2:43
  • 10 Starving 2:59
  • 11 Here Comes That Rainbow Again 3:14
  • 12 Little Martha 1:28

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