Within A Few Degrees: A Little Gest of Bob Frank

8/20/2023

Off of a recommendation from a friend, I listened to Bob Frank's debut album from 1972, and almost immediately I was met with music that had beautifully succinct vocal and lyrical storytelling accompanied by considered instrumentation. Looking at the album's reception on Spotify and RateYourMusic, I was surprised to see how 'unknown' it was, considering how solidly written the whole record is. But after watching this documentary, knowing its entire history, it's lovely to see that while that number is low, the community surrounding his music is dedicated and passionate. I'm so glad that we got this documentary, and that we have a source for more information about Bob Frank's life beyond with what he did with Vanguard. What I love most about _**Within A Few Degrees**_ is that it doesn't