Boats to Build

by Guy Clark

Boats to Build cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 3 November 1992
  • Label: Asylum
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:20
  • Community rating: 3.15/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

After a brief commercial lull in the 1980s, the masterful Texas songwriter returned with this impeccably crafted, deeply poetic acoustic release. 'Boats to Build' surrounds his warm, weathered vocals with pristine acoustic arrangements featuring subtle mandolins and acoustic guitars. The record is widely praised for its exceptional lyrical detail, focusing intimately on themes of craftsmanship, friendship, and quiet resilience.

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Tracklist

  1. Baton Rouge (2:49)
  2. Picasso's Mandolin (2:56)
  3. How'd You Get This Number (3:36)
  4. Boats To Build (3:49)
  5. Too Much (2:55)
  6. Ramblin' Jack and Mahan (3:53)
  7. I Don't Love You Much Do I (2:41)
  8. Jack of All Trades (3:41)
  9. Madonna w/Child ca. 1969 (3:01)
  10. Must Be My Baby (2:54)

Credits

  • Guy Clark - primary artist, vocals, guitar
  • Travis Clark - bass
  • Kenny Malone - drums, drums, congas, drums, percussion
  • Verlon Thompson - guitar, harmony vocals
  • Sam Bush - mandolin
  • Brian Ahern - rhythm guitar
  • Jerry Douglas - slide guitar
  • Bill Lloyd - harmony vocals, guitar

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