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 | Title : Nickel Creek
Author : Nickel Creek
Release Date : 20000321
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
San Diego is not exactly known as a hotbed of contemporary bluegrass music, but then again, Nickel Creek are a far cry from most bluegrass bands you've ever heard. On their Alison Krauss-produced debut, they serve up a lilting, ethereal fusion of bluegrass, Celtic, modern folk, and even classical influences, offering exquisite harmonies that would be more at home at a Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute than at a musical salute to the late Bill Monroe. Yet it makes for delightful listening, all the same. The three principals (Sara Watkins on fiddle and vocals; her brother Sean Watkins on guitar, mandolin, and vocals; and Chris Thile on mandolin, banjo, bouzouki, and vocals) are either barely out of their teens or still in them. Individually and as a band, they've already won a slew of awards and notoriety on their respective instruments. The three prodigies (joined by Thile's dad, Scott, on bass) really strut their eclectic hot licks on a few soaring, skittering instrumentals, but even more impressive are Nickel Creek's graceful, heartfelt harmonies on the many lovely ballads. Hot licks, when you get right down to it, are a dime a dozen; this sort of pluperfect tunefulness is a much rarer thing.
Buyer Reviews :
Wow. This record is amazing. Nickel Creek's brand-new self titled album is a phenomenal blend of jaw-dropping instrumentals and engaging, powerful vocals. Perfectly balanced harmonies rise and fall with Out of the Woods, a pensive and haunting track that will stay with you long after the CD player has been turned off! Another highlight is Reasons Why, whose intriguing lyrics, crystal clear vocals, and simple, yet rich arrangement warrant your player to be put on 'repeat' for some time. Of the instrumentals, Robin and Marion and House of Tom Bombadil stand out, with lighting fast action from the fretboards, and melodic, captivating harmonies. Nickel Creek has a fresh and original style with something for everyone, and is an absolute necessity for any lover of music!
(by L. T. Russell)
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