Oh Darlin
Pinecastle, 2020
8/10
An all star collaboration, Dale Ann Bradley and Tina Adair come together here, where 10 duets unfold with their inimitable vocals working together alongside their bluegrass influenced song craft that has already gained both of them millions of fans worldwide.
The title track starts the listen and immediately dives into the glorious harmonies from the pair as the acoustic instrumentation flows with rural melody, and “Mommy Please Stay Home With Me” follows with subdued beauty as the pair’s vocals soar.
Further along, the waltz friendly “Apartment #9” is tailor made for slow dancing, while “The Log Train” delivers intricate picking where their bluegrass backgrounds highlight the tuneful atmosphere.
Closer to the end, “Singing Waterfall” recruits gospel ideas into the gentle strummer, and “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand” continues that theme lyrically with soothing instrumentation. “Rockin’ Alone In An Old Rocking Chair” ends the listen with country music sensibilities, and illustrates the varied talent present.
The duo have already been Grammy nominated with their work in the band Sister Sadie, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if this effort sees similar praise, as Bradley & Adair bring their always impressive skills to a very enjoyable listen.
Travels well with: Dale Ann Bradley- The Hard Way; Sister Sadie- II