I Could Get Used To This
Pinecastle, 2023
8/10
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Tim Raybon and his band are quickly making a name for themselves in the bluegrass scene, and this 3rd album in 4 years continues their exciting string interaction across 10 new tunes.
“Leaving Cleveland” opens with fluid banjo and Andy Leftwich’s meticulous fiddle complementing Raybon’s smooth and expressive pipes, and “Can’t Get Away From This Broken Heart” follows with soaring vocal harmonies and Ben Isaac’s playful bass for the heartfelt yet adventurous delivery.
“That Reunion” lands in the middle and showcases Leftwich’s mandolin prowess amid the swift bluegrass ideas, while “Nothing So Blue” benefits much from Gavin Larpent’s skilled dobro for the intimate and soulful delivery.
The last 2 tracks are among the best, where “Headed Back To Tulsa” isn’t short on melody and plenty of rhythm that you could dance to, and the title track exits with very quick banjo amid the stirring fiddle and glowing vocal harmonies that immediately invites a sing-along.
Not so surprisingly, 4 of the songs here have charted at #1, as Raybon and company continue to solidify their position as one of the best in modern day bluegrass sounds.
Travels well with: Lorraine Jordan And Carolina Road- A Little Bit Of Bluegrass; Daryl Mosley- A Life Well Lived