Drift
Adhyâropa, 2025
9/10
The bluegrass luminary, Wes Corbett, is joined by some excellent players for these 10 rootsy and progressive tracks.
“Case Of The Mundes” opens with Justin Moses’ flowing mandolin and Sierra Hull’s animated mandolin making for an infectious energy, and “Salmon Run” follows with Bryan Sutton’s meticulous guitar that suits the busy and rhythmic climate.
The middle track belongs to “The Tide Pool Jigs”, where cautiousness and fluid instrumentation meet thanks to Brittany Haas’ fiddle, while “Stratford Blues” recruits Darol Anger’s fiddle and Paul Kowert’s bass via a rare intimacy.
“Shapeshifter” and “Crane Island” exit the listen. The former places Casey Campbell on mandolin and Chris Eldridge on guitar for a textured and colorful album highlight, and the latter benefits from Todd Phillips’ bass and Sam Bush’s mandolin that illuminates a timeless bluegrass mood.
A truly exceptional example of modern bluegrass, Corbett’s fusion, progressive and folk influences are fleshed out with incredible attention to detail.
Travels well with: Joel Arnow- Woken Up In Broken Places; Lenny Pickett & John Hadfield- Heard By Others II