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
POKEY LAFARGE AND THE SOUTH CITY THREE
Middle of Everywhere
TV MIKE AND THE SCARECROWS
Out at Sea
WATER LIARS
Phantom Limb
Brooke Annibale
The Simple Fear
BILL CALLAHAN
Woke on a Whaleheart
BON IVER
For Emma, Forever Ago
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