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I could not believe Chris Stapleton's voice. I really loved these guys when I saw them at the Grand Ole Opry. I am really looking forward to buying their next CD too. I was blown away at how good and how talented they all were. Everyone else there was appearently looking for something else, not too much excitement for these guys. I guess this was because there were a lot of other groups there as well.
You don't have to be a bluegrass fan to enjoy this cd.Looking forward to their next cd & seing them at Merlefest Festival
I have a few score 'Greatest Hits' albums from other musicians where the song to song quality is not as good as this debut disk. I'm listening as I write this review. Every member of this band is an excellent musician. How often can you say that.Don't hesitate. The lead vocalist has a voice you could confuse with Warren Haynes if you just close your eyes. I'm an on and off bluegrass listener.
So when I teed this up, I was expecting something really great.I was not disappointed. I keep thinking the currently playing song is the ONE song to call out on the CD as its best, and then the next one starts out and I change my mind again. I love the genre, but spend a lot of time listening to 1950's and 1960's jazz these days.I heard about this album in a very fulsome review in the Wall Street Journal, of all places. Raspy, confident, and very soulful. Pick this one up as soon as you can. The reviewer was unrestrained in his praise for the song writing, the strong voices, and their use of R&B to make a more modern bluegrass sound.
They play together so comfortably you'd think they've been doing it for a decade.
As good as the album is, it doesn't do them justice.Give these songs a listen: "If It Hadn't Been For Love", "Blue Side Of The Mountain", and "Midnight Train To Memphis". I have to agree with another reviewer who noted the powerful songwriting, singing, and soul.If you can catch these guys live you're in for a treat. I had the opportunity to see these folks live at The Station Inn in Nashville. It was a great show and I immediately bought their album.
I got way more than expected on this album and eagerly await the Steeldrivers' next effort. I first heard this group on one of the late-night TV shows and immediately went in search of their album. Since I still have not made the switch to downloading music, I am usually happy to get one or two good songs on an album by an artist that I like.
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