Nathan Salsburg - Affirmed (2011)

"Affirmed" is the debut solo album by guitarist Nathan Salsburg. The record consists mainly of instrumental pieces for acoustic guitar, showcasing intricate and melodic fingerpicking techniques. Thematically, the album is connected to the stories of famous racehorses, which is reflected in the track titles; for instance, the title track references the last winner of the Triple Crown at the time. The album includes one vocal track, the traditional song "The False True Love".

Tracklist:
1-1 Nathan Salsburg - Sought & Hidden [3:11]
1-2 Nathan Salsburg - New Bold Ruler’s Joy [2:28]
1-3 Nathan Salsburg - Back Home in Bogenbrook [4:15]
1-4 Nathan Salsburg - Blues For Eight Belles [5:00]
1-5 Nathan Salsburg - Fraught With Hornpipe [3:45]
1-6 Nathan Salsburg - Eight Belles Dreamt The Devil Was Dead [5:02]
1-7 Nathan Salsburg - The False True Love [4:25]
1-8 Nathan Salsburg - Affirmed [5:47]