Skin And Bone
Pinecastle, 2025
8/10
This debut album from the family band Tidalwave Road treats us to plenty of harmonies floating around their gritty formula amid 10 bluegrass tracks.
The warm spirit of “Low Down & Lonesome” starts with Carlie Parker’s flowing mandolin that suits the heartfelt harmonies, and “This Ol’ Place Is Home To Me” follows with intricate picking and Robert Sulfridge’s melodic guitar that complements the lush climate.
Halfway through, “Not Ok, My Brother” benefits much from Daniel Parker’s meticulous bass plucking, while “He Took Your Place” is a spiritual moment that’s vocally strong and musically gentle.
Residing near the end, “You Put The Blue In Bluegrass” does flirt with the blues via Ben Parker’s playful banjo and the diverse singing, and “I’m Going Home Again” exits with a dance floor energy thanks to the dynamic strings and flowing vocals.
An excellent starting point for an outfit who undoubtedly turn the heads of many bluegrass fans, Tidalwave Road excel in both balladry and barn-burning bouts thanks to their razor sharp playing.
Travels well with: Route 3- Live At The Station Inn; Wilson Banjo Co.- Memory Lane