Bluegrass State Of Mind
Pinecastle, 2025
8/10
Listen to Bluegrass State Of Mind
The bluegrass legend Danny Paisley returns with his first album since 2021, and it’s a hard driving, traditional effort that’s full of heartfelt storytelling.
The title track opens with Paisley’s distinct voice alongside the swift strings, where Darrin Vincent’s bass won’t go unnoticed, and “Have I Stayed Away Too Long” follows with Adam Leftwich’s meticulous fiddle that complements the flowing vocal harmonies.
The halfway point belongs to “Cream In My Coffee”, where Greg Cole’s strategic percussion adds much to the frisky climate, while “Another Long Sleepless Night” enlists Scott Vestal’s fluid banjo prowess amid the precise album highlight.
Close to the end, “Six More Miles” is a more cautious moment via Ryan Paisley’s skilled dobro alongside Paisley’s soaring pipes, and “What Crosses Your Mind” exits with Sage Palser’s rich voice guiding the gorgeous and intimate finish.
Paisley recent beat throat cancer, and this triumphant return to music has him making some of the best music of his career, where anthems, gospel and plenty of emotion will be appreciated.
Travels well with: Ashleigh Graham- I’ll Just Drive; Wilson Banjo Co.- Lonely As It Gets