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Hi all - I've heard all the cuts, and here is what I have to say: The band has put a lot of hard work into this recording, and the results show it. Just as with their previous CD, the overall band sound is tightly knit and "together". The balance between all the vocal and instrumental pieces is just right. Gayle and Alex's singing are up-front and "on the money" as usual and the blend is fine. The two rhythm guitars provide a really good background for Joey's banjo, Ken's mandolin and Steve's dobro, which are all clean and tasteful, and Josh's bass gives just the right amount of solid support. There is a good variety of material here also, ranging from slow (i.e., "Driving Nails", "Somewhere Between", "Pick Up the Pieces", "Starry Southern Night"), through medium-tempo (i.e., "If I Left You", "Thoughtless Behaviors") to up-tempo (i.e., "That Old Train", "Vincent"). The band also shows its ability to come up with imaginative re-arrangements; to me, the most outstanding example of this is their rendition of the old Don Stover song "Things In Life". A nice touch is also added with what I assume are two original instrumental numbers ("Irish Moss" and "Dobrolic Plague ie, Earthquake"). In sum, a really nice and well-done recording. Best regards, |