★★★★★
Over the years, multi-instrumentalist Tim O'Brien has shown the unusual knack to be equally comfortable with jazz, bluegrass, swing, and Celtic music. The eclectic acoustic musician, originally from West Virginia, is certainly not afraid to walk the line between several genres of music. Thus, he's become one of the purveyors and ambassadors of Americana music. Besides being a fine singer with a definable sound, Tim plays guitar, fiddle, bouzouki, and mandolin on this album...
- rootsmusicreport.com
2014-02-20
★★★★★
Tim O'Brien is not afraid to arrange an old traditional number like "Hold On" with electric guitar (Kenny Vaughan) and conga and shaker (Kenny Malone). He recognizes that traditional music is timeless, but he also welcomes the opportunity to incorporate modern sounds right alongside the old. While a bit lengthy, take the 6-minute rendition of "Moses," for example. Kenny Malone's drum kit imparts a solid rhythmic foundation as banjo, fiddle, guitar and four vocalists get spiritual...
- rootsmusicreport.com
2014-01-23
★★★★★
Tim O'Brien is not afraid to arrange an old traditional number like "Hold On" with electric guitar (Kenny Vaughan) and conga and shaker (Kenny Malone). He recognizes that traditional music is timeless, but he also welcomes the opportunity to incorporate modern sounds right alongside the old. While a bit lengthy, take the 6-minute rendition of "Moses," for example. Kenny Malone's drum kit imparts a solid rhythmic foundation as banjo, fiddle, guitar and four vocalists get spiritual...
- rootsmusicreport.com
2014-02-20
★★★★★
Long-time Nashville guitar ringer O'Brien wrote or collaborated on 11 of 12 titles here, including the openers Kelly Joe's Shoes and Forty-Nine Keep On Talkin' with buddy Ray Bonneville. More talent than you can shake a tambourine at with Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Ray B. and John Doyle in the lineup. They can't miss, which is what Nashville sessioning is about. O'Brien's vocals are not overstated, and his songs - how could they not be? - are strong...
- www.hour.ca
2010-11-02