Streets of This Town
Steve Forbert · 1988
38 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A heartfelt blend of folk-rock storytelling interwoven with introspective melodies and engaging rhythms.
Streets of This Town is an album by Steve Forbert, released in 1988. A heartfelt blend of folk-rock storytelling interwoven with introspective melodies and engaging rhythms. 'Streets of This Town' received positive critical reception, particularly for its lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship, which resonated with fans of traditional folk music. The album helped solidify Forbert's place within the folk-rock genre and showcased his continued evolution as an artist. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Streets of This Town sound like?
A heartfelt blend of folk-rock storytelling interwoven with introspective melodies and engaging rhythms. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes Streets of This Town by Steve Forbert notable?
'Streets of This Town' received positive critical reception, particularly for its lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship, which resonated with fans of traditional folk music. The album helped solidify Forbert's place within the folk-rock genre and showcased his continued evolution as an artist. By the time 'Streets of This Town' was released in 1988, Steve Forbert had already established himself as a notable singer-songwriter since his debut in 1979. This album came after his commercial peak, during a time when he sought to reclaim his artistic identity and connect deeply with personal and universal themes.
How many songs are on Streets of This Town?
Streets of This Town has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Running on Love 3:35
- 2 Don't Tell Me (I Know) 3:34
- 3 I Blinked Once Standout 4:48
- 4 Mexico Standout 3:30
- 5 As We Live and Breathe 3:20
- 6 On the Streets of This Town Standout 3:41
- 7 Hope Faith and Love 3:44
- 8 Perfect Stranger 3:35
- 9 Wait a Little Longer 3:50
- 10 Search Your Heart 4:38
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
38 min 18 sec
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