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
ELVIS PERKINS
Elvis Perkins in Dearland
Various Artists
Sail Away-The Songs of Randy Newman
IKE REILLY
POISON THE HIT PARADE
Viktor Krauss
Far from Enough
THE TRACTORS
Trade Union
On and On
And The Wave Has Two Sides
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