Circle Round the Sun

History

Eight of its eleven songs are studio re-recordings of songs from his first (live) album 12-String Blues. Although they should have been improved by being recorded in a professional studio, there is noticeable oversaturation in many of the songs, causing his vocal to break up. Kottke has often been quoted as being unhappy with the recording quality. It has not been re-issued on CD and is not even listed on Kottke's official website.

Reception

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Chip Renner called the album "This is a good, hard to find record."

Track listing

All songs by Leo Kottke except as noted

Side one

1. "If Momma Knew" § – 2:30
2. "Furry Jane" § – 1:45
3. "Sweet Louise" § – 3:04
4. "Tell Me Mama" (Traditional) – 2:58
5. "Long Way Up the River" – 2:18

Side two

1. "Circle 'Round the Sun" § – 3:23
2. "So Cold in China" § – 4:04
3. "Easter and the Sargasso Sea" § – 3:09
4. "The Prodigal Grave" § – 2:39
5. "Living in the Country" § (Pete Seeger) – 1:21
6. "Tell Me This Ain't the Blues" – 2:53

§ = previously recorded on 12-String Blues

Personnel