Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John

Singer-Songwriter · 2007 · 11 tracks · 41m

Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John

A Grammy-nominated masterclass in minimalist folk. Just a man, a guitar, and a lifetime of stories captured with bone-dry, intimate precision.

August 7, 2007 · Yep Roc Records

A gritty, weathered resilience that finds beauty in the struggle of the everyday.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 41m

01

Every 24 Hours

4:33

02

Million Dollars Bail

3:43

03

Underneath the Stars

3:51

04

Just Hangin' On

2:15

05

Ain't Gonna Worry No More

6:15

06

Palookaville

3:20

07

Get Away Blues

2:50

08

The Open Road Sons

3:18

09

Some Bright Mornin' Blues

3:44

10

I'm Gonna Change My Ways

3:25

11

That Soul Twist

3:58

Moments Worth Waiting For

The raw, percussive thrum of the acoustic guitar on 'Every 24 Hours' that sets a relentless, weary pace.

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