Leading Off...

Album by Chris Thile

Leading Off is the debut studio album by American mandolinist Chris Thile, released in 1994. The album features acoustic, bluegrass-rooted material that highlights Thile's virtuosic mandolin playing and traditional instrumental forms, placing it early in his career as a foundation that foreshadowed his later work in progressive acoustic music.
First released: 25th September 1994

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Shadow Ridge
    2:45
  2. 2.
    Slime Rock
    4:54
  3. 3.
    Holdin' Down the Fort
    3:01
  4. 4.
    Faith River
    3:24
  5. 5.
    Panhandle Rag
    3:18
  6. 6.
    For All It's Worth
    2:04
  7. 7.
    Shipwrecked
    2:36
  8. 8.
    Trail's End
    3:37
  9. 9.
    Salt Creek
    2:52
  10. 10.
    Old Dangerfield
    3:41
  11. 11.
    Old Favorites Medley: The Girl I Left Behind Me / Dixie / Liberty / Arkansas Traveler / Whiskey Before Breakfast / Dixie Reprise
    4:20
  12. 12.
    Chris Cross
    3:33
  13. 13.
    How Great Thou Art
    3:17

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