Memories Of Home
Pinecastle, 2019
8/10
The bluegrass legends The Farm Hands waste little time between records, and return with a dozen new tunes of their timeless, soaring harmonies on Memories Of Home.
“Stop And Smell The Roses” starts the album off with their signature fiddle acrobatics and group vocals, and this continues to the soothing “I Can’t Go Home Anymore”, as well as the warm, country spirit of “You Never Gave Up On Me”.
The back half of the album offers the sublime instrumentation of “One Last Tear”, while the glorious mountain pickin’ of “How To Make A Man” unfolds with unparalleled skill. “Grandpa”, a late album highlight, radiates an emotive and highly melodic tune that is a strong reminder of just how important family is.
A record about life and its inevitable changes, one thing that hasn’t changed is the inimitable bluegrass sounds The Farm Hands produce, which sounds better than ever thanks to them expanding to a 5 piece here.
Travels well with: Merle Monroe- Back To The Country; Nightflyer- Flight