Just A Little Talk With Myself
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
Listen to Just A Little Talk With Myself
A banjo player and composer who is firmly planted in the area of bluegrass sounds, Steven Moore plays in The David Mayfield Parade, but found time to pen this debut solo album that brings in Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Byron House (bass), Cody Kilby (guitar) and James Seliga (mandolin), plus many others.
“A New Leaf” starts the listen with warm, soulful interaction between the banjo, fiddle and mandolin, where a very soothing version of bluegrass unfolds, and “All Of Me” follows with much restrained beauty that’s emotive and reflective in its sublime nature.
Nearing the middle, Chris Sexton’s strings add much sophistication to the very harmonic climate of “Goodbye, Love”, while “One Small Step” showcases Gaven Largent’s meticulous dobro amid the mesmerizing dynamics.
Approaching the end, “Bent To Fly” features John Cowan’s expressive and poetic singing, where more emphasis on drumming and some more straight forward rock ideas make an impression, and “Angeline The Baker/Welcome To Beijing” exits with flowing melodies and playful attention to detail.
An extremely well done listen, Moore knows his way around a song you won’t soon forget, and all fans of bluegrass would be wise to give Just A Little Talk With Myself a spin.
Travels well with: Tray Wellington- Black Banjo; Route 3- Losing Time