Talkin' to Myself

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Through numerous personnel changes across 18 years, the Lonesome River Band has established itself as one of the definitive groups in contemporary bluegrass. On this 2000 release, the ensemble recaptures the rocking drive and bluesy thrill of its early, still hungry, live performances. After 1999's mellow, polished Finding the Way--bassist Ronnie Bowman jokingly calls it "our pop album"--the band returns to more of a hard-smacking bluegrass sound, rooted in devastating harmonies, timeless songs--old, new, and unknown--and the kind of adventurous picking demanded of such acclaimed musicians. Banjoist Sammy Shelor sounds as if he's been freed from all expectations--traditional or progressive--playing with a rare fire and inventiveness. Don Rigsby builds on the back-to-basics experience of his all-star band Longview, turning in some of the most moving, in-the-pocket vocals of his career. Talkin' to Myself speaks across generations of bluegrass--with focus, intelligence, and power. --Roy Kasten

Talkin' to Myself,The Lonesome River Band,Sugarhill [Country],Bluegrass,Contemporary Bluegrass,Contemporary Folk,Country,Pop,Progressive Bluegrass,Rock

Average customer rating: Bluegrass at it's best. The Best version of LRB - and THAT's saying something! I couldn't say it any better than the last reviewer (D Budd) get ready to swing the hammer

Talkin' to Myself The Lonesome River Band Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Carrying the Tradition Carry Me Across the Mountain Old Country Town Head on into Heartache Finding The Way ASIN: B00004TDPE Release Date: 2000-07-10

Tracks:

1. Swing That Hammer
2. Talkin' To Myself
3. Dog Gone Shame
4. The Place Where You Can Bury Me
5. No One Can Love You Dear (The Way I Do)
6. Mary Ann
7. Are You Ashamed To Call Me Darlin'
8. Harvest Time
9. The Crime I Didn't Do
10. Willow Garden
11. Do You Want To Live In Glory
12. I Won't Be Calling For You

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Through numerous personnel changes across 18 years, the Lonesome River Band has established itself as one of the definitive groups in contemporary bluegrass. On this 2000 release, the ensemble recaptures the rocking drive and bluesy thrill of its early, still hungry, live performances. After 1999's mellow, polished Finding the Way--bassist Ronnie Bowman jokingly calls it "our pop album"--the band returns to more of a hard-smacking bluegrass sound, rooted in devastating harmonies, timeless songs--old, new, and unknown--and the kind of adventurous picking demanded of such acclaimed musicians. Banjoist Sammy Shelor sounds as if he's been freed from all expectations--traditional or progressive--playing with a rare fire and inventiveness. Don Rigsby builds on the back-to-basics experience of his all-star band Longview, turning in some of the most moving, in-the-pocket vocals of his career. Talkin' to Myself speaks across generations of bluegrass--with focus, intelligence, and power. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Bluegrass at it's best........2003-03-13

It's one of those CD's where each track is equally as good as the
next.Wasn't familiar with LRB.Took a chance based on the reviews.
Glad I did. I'll definitely be adding more LRB to my collection.

The Best version of LRB - and THAT's saying something!.......2002-11-07

I have a friend with the time and financial freedom to attend every major Bluegrass event and he told me a year ago after the IBMA convention of last year that the current edition of Lonesome River Band was the best he had ever heard. I considered such a statement close to heresy. Since older versions of LRB had included such musicians as Adam Steffey and Dan Tyminski (both subsequently recruited directly into Alison Krauss' Union Station), to say that LRB was BETTER would be akin to saying the Chicago Bulls were better after Michael Jordan left.

That being said, I listened to this CD and what can I say? They're better. With all due respect to Tim Austin and the other Bluegrass Giants who came before in LRB, this ensemble has it ALL going for them. Ronnie Bowman and Sammy Shelor sound like they've been given a second life and Ronnie Simpkins is playing as great as anything he did with Tony Rice or others. Don Rigsby and Kenny Smith complement the long-standing LRBers well and the collective effort is basically unsurpassed Bluegrass. These gentlemen essentially chose some excellent songs and then wail on them to perfection.

I couldn't say it any better than the last reviewer (D Budd).......2000-08-10

This CD Rocks! This was my first exposure to LRB. I have to tell you, just like the last reviewer said, the first time you here Swing that Hammer, you will be hooked. Some of the greatest collection of songs on one CD and expertly done. The old and the new blend together on this CD like none I've ever listened to. The vocal harmonies are tight and perfect. This IS a must for any bluegrass lover, new or old. I intend to purchase more of LRB's CDs soon. I tell you, this one ROCKS and RULES!!!!

get ready to swing the hammer.......2000-06-21

From the first song you'll be into the Lonesome River Band. This CD is some of the best bluegrass I've heard. Lonesome River's Talkin' to Myself is precision and tight tight harmonies. After listening to Lonsome River marry the classics with some hot contemporarary rhythms and vocals you'll want to head out and add this CD to your collection. If you like bluegrass, this is a must. If you are wondering about bluegrass, this is a must. The sounds of Lonesome River are front and centre all the way!

Average customer rating:

Talkin' To Myself Manufacturer: Sugar Hill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EDJP90

Product Description

1. Swing That Hammer~~~2. Talkin' To Myself~~~3. Dog Gone Shame~~~4. The Place Where You Can Bury Me~~~5. No One Can Love You Dear (The Way I Do)~~~6. Mary Ann~~~7. Are You Ashamed To Call Me Darlin'~~~8. Harvest Time~~~9. The Crime I Didn't Do~~~10. Willow Garden~~~11. Do You Want To Live In Glory~~~12. I Won't Be Calling For You

Average customer rating: Mark Sallings PLAYS the Blues!!!

Talkin' to Myself Mark Sallings & Famous Unknowns Manufacturer: Vent Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: Let It Be Known ASIN: B0000049ZQ Release Date: 1997-09-30

Tracks:

1. Rocket 88
2. Trash Talkin'
3. The Crawl
4. Selfish With My Time
5. Critter
6. Up Close And Personal
7. Big V-8
8. Everybody Looks Blue To Me
9. Talkin' To Myself
10. Rich Man's Woman
11. Get Some Rest
12. One More Chance With You

Customer Reviews:

Mark Sallings PLAYS the Blues!!!.......1999-03-22

Saw this excellent band last night at a local Blues club and for the first time bought a CD from the group. Matter of fact we're listening to it now. If you enjoy blues then get this album. A great mix of Texas style, Chicago and any other kind of Blues you can imagine. He plays harmonica like he invented it. My rating? OUTSTANDING!

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1. Terri Clark
2. The 25 Year Collection, Vol. 1 [Live]
3. The Bluegrass Collection
4. The Essential Gene Autry: 1933-1946
5. The Essential Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton
6. The First Time Live [Live]
7. The John Denver Collection [Laserlight] [Box set]
8. The Moon Was Blue
9. The Red Road
10. The Very Best of the Rambos [CD-single]

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