2008-03-17
Punch Brothers is made up of five highly credentialed musicians. Chris Thile (of Nickel Creek fame) is the leader, if you will, on mandolin and vocals. This album has elements of bluegrass, chamber music and jazz. Tracks 2 through 5 are movements in a four-part composition. They all stand well on their own. Highlights are: Track #1, which is a straight-up bluegrass stomp and track #6, an instrumental with intricate string work. Another highlight is the quiet track #8. - Rebecca Ruth
HOPE SANDOVAL & THE WARM INVENTIONS
Through the Devil Softly
POKEY LAFARGE AND THE SOUTH CITY THREE
Middle of Everywhere
DEADSTRING BROTHERS
CANNERY ROW
NEIL YOUNG & INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERS
A Treasure
Various Artists
Our Side of Town: A Red House Records 25th Anniversary Collection
CASEY DRIESSEN
3D
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