6- and 12-String Guitar
Leo Kottke · 1969
37 min · 14 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
A masterful blend of intricate fingerpicking and bluesy storytelling that showcases Kottke's unique guitar prowess.
6- and 12-String Guitar is an album by Leo Kottke, released in 1969. A masterful blend of intricate fingerpicking and bluesy storytelling that showcases Kottke's unique guitar prowess. This album is significant for establishing Leo Kottke as a prominent figure in the acoustic guitar genre, influencing future musicians with its innovative sound. It received critical acclaim upon release, showcasing Kottke's blend of blues and folk influences, and has been cited in discussions about the evolution of fingerstyle guitar playing. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does 6- and 12-String Guitar sound like?
A masterful blend of intricate fingerpicking and bluesy storytelling that showcases Kottke's unique guitar prowess. Rooted in blues and traditional folk music.
What makes 6- and 12-String Guitar by Leo Kottke notable?
This album is significant for establishing Leo Kottke as a prominent figure in the acoustic guitar genre, influencing future musicians with its innovative sound. It received critical acclaim upon release, showcasing Kottke's blend of blues and folk influences, and has been cited in discussions about the evolution of fingerstyle guitar playing. Released in 1969, '6- and 12-String Guitar' was Leo Kottke's debut album, marking his entry into the folk and acoustic music scene. At this time, he was still an unknown artist, having developed his distinctive fingerstyle guitar technique while performing in small venues.
How many songs are on 6- and 12-String Guitar?
6- and 12-String Guitar has 14 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Driving of the Year Nail 2:00
- 2 The Last of the Arkansas Greyhounds Standout 3:19
- 3 Ojo 2:17
- 4 Crow River Waltz 3:23
- 5 The Sailor's Grave on the Prairie 2:36
- 6 Vaseline Machine Gun Standout 3:14
- 7 Jack Fig 2:18
- 8 Watermelon 3:12
- 9 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Standout 2:27
- 10 The Fisherman 2:35
- 11 The Tennessee Toad 2:42
- 12 Busted Bicycle 2:50
- 13 The Brain of the Purple Mountain 2:13
- 14 Coolidge Rising 2:47
Release Date
January 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 53 sec
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