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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