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
JOY KILLS SORROW
Darkness Sure Becomes This City
ELIZA GILKYSON
Roses At the End of Time
Basia Bulat
Oh My Darling
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD
A. ENLIGHTENMENT, B. ENDARKENMENT (HINT: THERE IS NO C)
PALEFACE
I Just Wanna Play Guitar
Maggi, Pierce and E.J.
The Silver Album
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