KELLER (WILLIAMS) & THE KEELS

Thief

2010-05-31

Keller & The Keels “Thief” The CD “Thief” marks the 2nd compilation project for Keller Williams with Larry and Jenny Keel. Taking bluegrass into strange ground they cover songs from The Butthole Surfers to Amy Winehouse. This 13-track album feels like an unlikely blend of songs. There are some wild rides here and I can’t say I love it but this is a solid WYCE choice. ‘Teen Angst" the Cracker cover made me smile but I thought ‘Rehab’ was weak. The strength of this cd is in these very talented musicians. I thought the vocal harmonies were outstanding, pair that with Larry Keel's fast-paced, precision flat-picking banjo and the guitar virtuosity of Keller, well, it takes this bluegrass cd into a new dimension. Give it a spin, especially if bluegrass is your forte. Anne Lamont

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 11/2017

    The Blind Owl Band
    Skeezy Patty

  • reviewed 03/2014

    RUN RIVER NORTH
    Run River North

  • reviewed 10/2003

    Edie Brickell
    Volcano

  • reviewed 03/2004

    Dirk Powell
    Time Again

  • reviewed 10/2006

    MICHAEL LEONHART
    The Ballad of Milton Quigley

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Eleni Mandell
    Miracle of Five

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.