It Don't Bother Me

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Bert Jansch is arguably the most important acoustic guitarist in contemporary folk music. His second album, <i>It Don’t Bother Me</i>, was recorded in a professional recording studio (his self-titled debut was recorded with a single microphone at Jansch’s apartment) and features such notable Jansch originals as “Anti-Apartheid,” “It Don’t Bother Me” and “As the Day Grows Longer Now.” Yet, while Jansch’s songwriting is strong, it is his mastery of the acoustic guitar that has led legions to his door. There are several notable instrumentals here. “The Wheel” and “Lucky Thirteen,” written and performed with John Renbourn, who would soon record with him as a duet and with the group Pentangle. Inspired by Derroll Adams, ”900 Miles” features Jansch on banjo. Much underrated in all this greatness is Jansch’s beautifully worn voice. So sharp and caustic it could be considered a weapon, the voice adds a savage gravity to the spirited jolt of “A Man I’d Rather Be” and a deep spiritual cry to “My Lover” (which features John Renbourn on lead guitar).

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