My Father's Face

Leo Kottke | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA Victor
• ASIN: B0000000J9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,590 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great starting point, December 29, 2000

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A. Evans (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Father's Face (Audio CD)

I was first introduced, like most, to Mr. Kottke's music by being invited by a friend (his daughter) to his concert. I remember thinking beforehand, 'oh gee great, an acoustic guitar player, right down my alley'. I was not expecting this to be my cup of tea.

But his songs, lyrics, and random train of thought discussion between songs immediately win you over. Completely disarming, the music reminds me of two guitar players strumming something waltzy in nature. That's sounds bad doesn't it? It's actually quite awe inspiring.

He captures a wide range of emotions from goofy humor to melancholy sadness. All the time you'll find your toe tapping and your head bobbing and your brain anticipating the next odd lyric. This will always be my favorite LK album for its accessibility. And my friends, who range from hardcore metal heads to punkers to n'sync listeners all find this album incredible.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous song, October 6, 2002

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scoop25 "scoop25" (Ridgefield, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Father's Face (Audio CD)

I've been a Leo Kottke fan for thirty years but this album may be the best ever, simply on the strength of "Mona Ray," the most exquisite song I've heard him do...this is "Echoing Gilewitz" with the mystery but not the sadness. What a treat...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Acoustic guitar pinnacle, July 3, 2003

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Brian P. Austin (Cottage Grove, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Father's Face (Audio CD)

I'll start out by saying I am a devoted Kottke fan, but if given the unfortunate task of selecting only one album from this seminal master, I would prolly select this one. My enduring favorite is 'Aunt Francis'... this tune will grow on you given a few listens....If not, listen again!