Fingerprint

A New Beginning

'Fingerprint' was first released on the label Palmfrond Records in 1980, about a year after 'Appalachian Melody', which was issued by Larry Norman's Solid Rock Records. On tour through Switzerland, the idea came up to produce a limited quantity of a special low budget recording and to publish it on an unknown label, so to speak as a special treat for fans only. Although most of the recordings were actually made by Mark in the US, but the album's mood still reflects the very creative spirit of those happy times in Switzerland, where the LP was also printed. 'Es tut mir leid' (I'm sorry) reflects Mark's self-critical and smiling reaction to a crowd who's language he didn't understand, and his somewhat black humour expresses itself equally in 'Gimme Mine'. 'Fingerprint' also contains a most personal homage to his beloved wife: 'Brown Eyed Sue'. In my opinion, 'Fingerprint' is much more than just a record for fans: it's a personal legacy. September 6, 2005

Classic Mark Heard

This is my personal favorite from MH's "old" period. Recorded in Switzerland and originally available only in Europe, this is a watermark in the career in one of America's greatest singer-songwriters. From a classic-rock style ("I'm In Chains") to sweet folk ("Brown Eyed Sue") to poignant commentary ("Notes To Mr. McLuhan"), this album covers everything that anybody who appreciates Mark Heard's work could hope for. This is definitely one of the top Christian albums of all time. July 9, 1999

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