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Greenhouse
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Track Listing
- Bean Time
- Tiny Island
- The Song Of The Swamp
- In Christ There Is No East Or West
- Last Steam Engine Train
- From The Cradle To The Grave
- Louise
- The Spanish Entomologist
- Owls
- You Don't Have To Need Me
- Lost John
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #183673 in Music
- Released on: 1995-11-17
- Number of discs: 1
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
Fingerstyle guitar legend Leo Kottke has released his share of duds over the years (virtually all of his albums with the exception of his seminal 6 & 12 String Guitar have a few throwaway tracks), but this disc is one of his most consistent efforts. Originally released in 1972, it features Kottke's trademark blend of playing--an infectious mix of New Age (still not invented at the time of this recording) and bluegrass sounds--as well as a few surprises. "Bean Time" has classic Kottke wizardry; it's a tune many proficient guitarists are still trying to figure out. "In Christ There Is No East or West" features Kottke on the 12-string, paying homage to his mentor, John Fahey. Sure, many of us could do without Kottke warbling through "Tiny Island" or "From the Cradle to the Grave," but this is still a great recording, loaded with some of the greatest playing to ever happen on acoustic guitar. --Jason Verlinde
Album Description
Reissue of the folk-rock guitarist's 1972 album for Capitol Records. Features the original cover art & all 11 of the tracks from when it was first issued. 1995 release.
Customer Reviews
Incredible playing...
I don't care for Kottke's singing voice, though on "Louise", it's perfect for the song....
That being said, this is (in my opinion) one of the the best guitar-based albums in the history of American recorded music....
"Owls" is the best guitar piece I've ever heard, it invokes a sense of calm and melancholy peace I've never experienced....The Fahey "cover" ("In Christ there is no East or West") is better than the "original", and the "Spanish Entomologist", a combination of "Playmate" and "Jambalaya" is wonderfully uplifting (and technically mind-boggling).
This is artistry in every sense of the word.
Outrageously talented Leo
Jee, what an artist Leo is. I owned only "6&12 strings guitar" prior to this weekend when I had the opportunity to buy this one and Ice water at a record festival in my town. I was out of money because I bought some other records from other artist but when I saw these two albums and I understood they were very near in terms of time to "6&12" I decided to search for the exit of the festival, to find a bank and to come back inside the festival to buy these two cds more because I thought "these albums are calling me they should be great". Obviously I was thinking to the UNBELIEVABLE "6&12" which is an album that I really really love. One of my desert island records for sure. What I found in this Green House are a lot of instrumentals on the same levels of the ones comprehended in "6&12" and few more songs sunged by Leo. I don't find his voice unattractive. Sure his guitar playing is so astounding that words don't seem to add something relevant, but in the end the songs are always wonderful portraits even with Leo's voice. I enjoy Leo's playing immensly so I don't want to point out a song. They're all fantastic believe me, even if Leo decides to sing. I don't care. He sings pretty well by the way, he has a deep voice that appeals to me. Simply this man has an outrageous dose of talent whatever he does. To me these three albums should be in every music enthusiast's collection because they are stellar albums (but I think Greenhouse is better than Ice Water, here we are on the "6&12 strings" level). I'm a Jazz musician and bebop lover, but as you see, I don't care for labels. When music is this good, I don't care how you want to call it. Folk, bluegrass, country or whatever. It's a delight, and this is the only thing that matters to me. I can't get tired of Leo's playing. Thank God I came back to the festival to buy these two gems. Leo is IMMENSE.
A classic
Have loved this album since it first came out years ago (bought on vinyl - lost to the mists of time). The CD was out of print but I kept looking and found it on Amazon (it was re-released), Yeah!!!!
Last Steam Engine, From the Cradle to the Grave, Louise, Owls, You Don't have to Need Me - some of my favorites.
This, to me, is Kottke in his prime.
