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 02/2004

    Viktor Krauss
    Far from Enough

  • reviewed 01/2010

    EELS
    End Times

  • reviewed 09/2012

    The Wood Brothers
    Live Volume One

  • reviewed 04/2006

    Matt Nathanson
    At the Point

  • reviewed 07/2007

    HACKENSAW BOYS
    Look Out

  • reviewed 05/2009

    SARA WATKINS
    SARA WATKINS

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.