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If you know him, this CD will not surprise you, it will confirm everything you know. If you don't, his work will change your life. I know that sounds dramatic, but I don't know of any other way to describe it. The next statement is going to be big so prepare yourself: Chris Thile is clearly the greatest mandolinist to have played the instrument. I know there are a lot of puritans who will glow a shining red and begin to scream the names of icons like Monroe, Bush, Rowan, Lawson, Grisman, Skaggs, Marshall, et al. I promise I'm not trying to steal the glory that is so rightfully theirs, but you've got to give Thile a chance. Not only is he musical chameleon, but his ability to take you to another world, i.e. make you experience the true meaning of Kant's Sublime, will prove his work to be an absolute addiction. Feel safe purchasing this and any of his other work, even the stuff he did when he was barely 13 (Leading Off, Stealing Second). Look for his new collaborations with Hillary Hahn, Edgar Meyer, and his new group of musical badasses - The Punch Brothers. He is not simply standing stagnate on the shoulders of giants, he is using what he has gained and adding what he brings to the table so that others may stand on his able shoulders. He is the Mandolin's version of the violin's Niccolò Paganini.Read full review
Adventurous and masterful as you would expect if you have heard Chris Thile's music before. His performances are exhilarating. This recording is energetic and beautiful. BUY IT!!!!!
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This is right up there with Bela Fleck’s ‘Drive.’ No filler, super interesting ‘newgrass’ compositions.
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Wonderful instrumentals! I was looking for a good example of Chris Thile's mandolin, and got it here. Every track is excellent, a step beyond bluegrass, perhaps, but i find each track not too far out of sight of musical good taste and expertise. Great listening. Challenging.
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