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
Brett Martin Hoerner
Somewhere in Sonoma
STEPHEN CLAIR
Under the Bed
BRANDI CARLILE
Give up the Ghost
Various Artists - Produced by Jesse Harris
The Hottest State
SHOOTER JENNINGS
THE OTHER LIFE
THE TRACTORS
Trade Union
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