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Try and Stop Me

Leo Kottke · 2004

45 min · 11 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

Intricate fingerpicking and warm storytelling intertwine with Kottke's distinct blend of blues and folk.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm storytelling with intricate melodies
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • engaging fingerpicking for attentive listeners
  • thoughtful reflections during quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification in music
  • prefer high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Try and Stop Me' was released in 2004, Leo Kottke had established himself as a respected acoustic guitarist and songwriter with a career spanning over three decades. This album followed his 2002 release 'One Guitar, No Vocals' and marked a return to vocal tracks, showcasing his unique blend of humor and introspection.
Stylistic neighbors
John Fahey· Bert Jansch· Michael Hedges

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Monopoly 5:34
  • 2 Stolen 2:14
  • 3 Mockingbird Hill 1:52
  • 4 Then 5:04
  • 5 Mora Roa 6:15
  • 6 Axolotl 3:55
  • 7 Bristol Sloth 3:55
  • 8 Unbar 4:30
  • 9 Jesus Maria 3:13
  • 10 Gewerbegebiet 5:15
  • 11 The Banks of Marble 3:28

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