Joe Troop & The Truth Machine
Self-Released, 2026
8/10
Listen to Joe Troop & The Truth Machine
The Grammy nominated artist Joe Troop is aligned with The Truth Ensemble for these 5 originals that are steeped in bluegrass sounds.
“Billionaires” opens the listen with Troop’s warm banjo and Deb Shebish’s flowing fiddle that aligns with harmonic group vocals, and “Runnin’ From The Weather” follows with Lu Furtado’s warm guitar and Olivia Fernandez’s rich mandolin adding much color to the lively mood.
“Sweet Pea” arrives in the middle and allows for Jimmy Washington’s bass to shine via the cautious melodies amid an oldtime feel, while “Overdrive” benefits from the dynamic strings and timeless bluegrass flavor.
“Mercy For Migrants” exits, and it lands in gospel territory, where both intimacy and grace are present for the soft atmosphere.
A very well thought out effort, the selections span social justice, protest songs and love songs, where a hint of twang is in attendance and much sincerity is appreciated.
Travels well with: Joe Troop- Borrowed Time; Steep Canyon Rangers- Out In The Open