Artist:  Leo Kottke

Title:  Greenhouse

Date:  1972

Label:  Capitol Records   ST-11000

Album Design:  Good Time Graphics

Photography and Artwork:  Bill Matthews

Notes:  A few vocal selections among the usual instrumentals found on Leo's records. Once again Leo demonstrates his prowess with the stringed box and a melody line. Very earthy, personal tunes. A couple John Fahey songs sounding just right. The rest of the record is performed with a foot in the Americana stirrup and the other in the unique place the Leo can take us. Guitar licks seems to flow from his hands and the addition of a voice to play against works well here for the most part. The cover art inspired in both subject and tone from the title is fitting and well executed.

Track Listing

Side 1

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

Side 2

Louise
The Spanish Entomologist
Owls
You Don't Have to Need Me
Lost John