Mudlark

by Leo Kottke

Mudlark cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1971
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:26
  • Community rating: 3.62/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following his breakthrough instrumental work, 'Mudlark' showcases Leo Kottke expanding his intricate fingerpicking style with full-band arrangements and occasional vocal performances[cite: 1]. The sessions highlight his signature 12-string acoustic mastery while experimenting with more traditional song structures[cite: 1]. This transition helped broaden his appeal beyond purist folk circles into the wider singer-songwriter movement of the era[cite: 1].

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, instrumental, acoustic, daytime, rhythmic, male-vocals, guitars, virtuosic

Tracklist

  1. Cripple Creek (2:01)
  2. Eight Miles High (3:38)
  3. June Bug (2:16)
  4. The Ice Miner (2:03)
  5. Bumblebee (3:39)
  6. Stealing (1:40)
  7. Monkey Lust (1:55)
  8. Poor Boy (2:09)
  9. Lullaby (3:23)
  10. Machine #2 (3:02)
  11. Hear The Wind Howl (3:03)
  12. Bourree (1:29)
  13. Room 8 (3:00)
  14. Standing In My Shoes (3:02)

Credits

  • Leo Kottke - primary artist, guitar [6 & 12 string], steel guitar, guitar [bottleneck], vocals, written-by, arranged by
  • Larry Taylor - bass
  • Roy Estrada - bass
  • Kenny Buttrey - drums
  • Paul Lagos - drums
  • Jeffrey Kaplan - piano
  • John Harris - piano
  • Traditional - written-by

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