Michael D. Crowder | Chattanooga, TN United States | 01/30/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great CD. These guys manage to write material that respects (and reeks of) traditional bluegrass, without falling into tired cliches or simple, cheesy lyrics. No lazy writing here. Great picking and singing too. Very impressive."
A "must have" cd for Bluegrass fans
Anita L. Bird | Ontario, Canada | 12/21/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the Gibson Brother's fourth CD and they just keep getting better. I have the entire collection and listen to them daily, over and over. The harmony between Eric and Leigh is beautiful. I like the fact that the music is not heavy bluegrass but instead focuses on the vocals. Less instuments do make a significant difference. I have also had the opportunity to catch these guys in live concert and they put on an excellent show."
Soul Food
Mark Ritchie | Wylie, TX United States | 07/31/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love listening to traditional bluegrass, whether Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Stanleys, or their modern interpreters. But I also love listening to absolutely new, stunning music that breathes new life into the old styles. This album is a necessity for any acoustic music lover. Each song is a gem, exquisitely crafted, sung by these amazing voices, and best of all, doesn't sound like any other album that you've bought this year. Additionally, every time I play the album, I pick a *different* song as being the greatest one on the set! They are all that good."
It took me two or three listens..
K. Stowell | 09/24/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"...but now I love it. First time I listened to the CD, I hated it and wondered what the heck I'd bought. I must not have been paying attention! Really a pleasing group with good harmonies and pickers.
Their sister joins them on one song 'The Lighthouse' prominently and I believe it's her in the background on others. A fair singer herself, she fits in the 'allowed to waver and warble a bit' category of bluegrass singers. Which is JUST fine!
While perhaps not to the caliber of some other bluegrass musicians, this album contains some really enjoyable original and traditional melodies. 'Norma', 'Beautiful Brown Eyes', and 'Vern's Guitar' are my favorites. 'Vern's Guitar gets me crying each and every time. *dabs eyes*
It's worth checking out, definetly."
Wonderful Slice of "Home"
Tammy L. Rabideau | Maine United States | 10/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bona fide is exactly what this album is folks. Wonderful harmonies, interesting and engaging instrumentals, fabulous lyrics. "Arleigh" makes me cry nearly every time as it calls to mind memories of my own Grandfather from the same town in which these boys (and gal) were raised. Since getting this album a few months ago, I have listened to it several times a week and often multiple times in a day. "Vern's Guitar" is palpable. "Beautiful Brown Eyes" is a wonderful romp. I can't help but sing along every time I listen and I'm still hearing different things in this music every day. Love this album and sincerely appreciate all the musicians who make it so wonderful."