Songs Of The Carter Family
New Folk, 2025
8/10
Listen to Songs Of The Carter Family
The Minnesota native Pam Linton got her start in music at church, and her diverse approach is very much appreciated across these new ‘old’ songs that pay tribute to The Carter Family.
The warm and melodic “Keep On The Sunnyside” opens with Linton’s expressive voice alongside Corrina Stephens’ soothing fiddle and cozy guitar, and “Can The Circle Be Unbroken” follows with Jeremy Stephens’ chunky banjo complementing the bluegrass inspired climate.
Deeper into the 15 tracks, the intimate mood of “Farther On” pairs the powerful pipes with dreamy instrumentation, while “I Ain’t Gonna Work Tomorrow” is a swift album highlight that showcases dynamic interaction between the players and Linton’s vivid storytelling.
Arriving close to the end, the poetic and emotive “Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow Tree” allows for Linton’s gorgeous singing to shine, and “Walking On The Kings Highway” exits with a busy demeanor of animated strings and plenty of gospel influences.
Linton and company put a fresh coat of paint on these classic tracks, where the timeless country and bluegrass won’t be hard to appreciate but will be difficult to forget.
Travels well with: Nolen Sellwood- Cadence To The Flame; George Marinelli- Except Always