Balance (Leo Kottke album)

Balance is an album by American guitarist Leo Kottke, released in 1978.

It was re-issued on CD by BGO Records (263) in 1996.

On this album, only Whine and Dolores are Kottke's familiar acoustic guitar solos. 1/2-Acre of Garlic is a unique blend of acoustic guitar wizardry and Kottke's vocal, with electric guitar and bass supporting. Learning the Game is a straight ballad rendition of the Buddy Holly classic. The remaining tracks are essentially rock songs. Even Embryonic Journey is given more of a rock band style of treatment than in Jefferson Airplane's original version.

Track listing

All songs by Leo Kottke except as noted.

Side one

1. "Tell Mary" – 2:59
2. "I Don't Know Why" – 2:30
3. "Embryonic Journey" <small>(Jorma Kaukonen)</small> – 3:15
4. "Disguise – 3:09
5. "Whine" – 3:28

Side two

1. "Losing Everything" – 2:32
2. "Drowning" – 3:16
3. "Dolores" – 4:09
4. "1/2-Acre of Garlic" – 2:43
5. "Learning the Game" <small>(Buddy Holly)</small> – 4:06

Personnel

• Leo Kottke – acoustic guitar, vocals
• Kenneth Buttrey – drums, clavinet <small>(on “Disguise”)</small>
• Mike Leech – bass
• Bobby Ogdin – piano
• John Harris – piano

Production notes:

• Produced by Kenneth Buttrey
• Engineered and remixed by Marty Lewis
• Recorded at Quadrafonic Sound Studios,<br>mixed at Westlake Audio,<br>mastered at Mastering Lab by Mike Reese
• Assistant engineers: Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Connie Potter, Paul Ray
• Art direction: John Van Hamersveld
• Photography: Larry Williams

References

External links

• Leo Kottke's official site
• Unofficial Leo Kottke web site (fan site)