American Guitar
# American Guitar

American Guitar is an album by American guitarist Pat Donohue that was released in 2000.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

Writing for Allmusic, critic Mark Vanderhoff wrote of the album "... a collection of his own compositions and American standards, played in his signature rootsy, jaw-dropping style. While Donohue's own pieces showcase his mastery of fingerpicked acoustic guitar... From start to finish, American Guitar offers top-notch performances that are impressive without being cerebral or sterile. Indeed, a sense of playfulness and fun are present throughout. What really sets Donohue apart from the pack is that he somehow conveys that he's enjoying himself as much as the listener."

## Track listing

All songs by Pat Donohue unless otherwise noted.

* "Novocaine" – 2:08
* "Welcome Home" – 3:03
* "Mudslide" – 3:04
* "Arkansas Traveler" (Traditional) – 2:45
* "Blue Tango" (Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish) – 3:28
* "Maple Leaf Rag" (Scott Joplin) – 3:06
* "Fall Creek" – 1:57
* "Freight Train" (Elizabeth Cotten) – 1:49
* "Into the Garden" – 2:40
* "Rush Hour" – 2:18
* "All Thumbs" – 2:29
* "Hard Times (Come Again No More)" (Stephen Foster) – 2:13
* "Joe Fingers" – 2:52
* "Millwood" – 2:08
* "Tears" (Frank Capano) – 2:42
* "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Francis Scott Key, John Stafford Smith) – 1:42

## Personnel

* Pat Donohue – guitar

## Production notes

* Sam Hudson – engineer
* Brian Forrester – mastering, engineer
* Mary Ellen LaMotte – photography
* Dean Olson – design
