You caught me. I’ve been listening to the new self-titled album from the critically acclaimed bluegrass group The Infamous Stringdusters. Bluegrass WTF? Just wait a minute. On their new album the band straddles the line between traditional bluegrass, new-grass jams, and even veers a little into country pop territory. I know what you are thinking rand despite my somewhat questionable description and the diversity of the record, nothing sounds labored.
With the virtuosic playing of Travis Book (bass), Jesse Cobb (mandolin), Andy Falco (guitar), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), Andy Hall (dobro), and Chris Pandolfi (banjo), plus three vocalists trading leads, The Infamous Stringdusters never gets stale. There are hella furious bluegrass jams but I personally think the band shines brightest on the slower love songs on the album. It is a move that demonstrates the band’s reverence for bluegrass traditions but also finds them pushing the genre forward and even adding some pop elements.
I’m not a bluegrass expert, but it doesn’t take one to realize just how good The Infamous Stringdusters are. They might not be for everyone, but if you like a little twang and a little sheen, this might just be for you.
MP3 | The Infamous Stringdusters – The Way I See You Now The Infamous Stringdusters
MP3 | The Infamous Stringdusters – You Can’t Handle The Truth The Infamous Stringdusters
