"The Above Ground Sound" of Jake Holmes

by Jake Holmes

"The Above Ground Sound" of Jake Holmes cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1967
  • Label: Tower
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 29:11
  • Community rating: 3.58/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded entirely without drums, the stark arrangements utilize intertwining acoustic and electric guitars to create a haunting, intimate atmosphere. The tracking is historically notable for introducing the original version of 'Dazed and Confused', which was later famously adapted by Led Zeppelin.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, folk, acoustic, male-vocals, melodic, guitar-led

Tracklist

  1. Lonely (2:33)
  2. Did You Know (2:48)
  3. She Belongs To Me (2:10)
  4. Too Long (2:42)
  5. Genuine Imitation Life (3:55)
  6. Dazed And Confused (3:46)
  7. Penny's (2:34)
  8. Hard To Keep My Mind On You (1:58)
  9. Wish I Was Anywhere Else (2:45)
  10. Signs Of Age (4:00)

Credits

  • Jake Holmes - primary artist, vocals, guitar, written-by
  • Rick Randall - musician
  • Teddy Irwin - musician

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