Most Requested

by Mac Wiseman

Overview

Combining the setup and general feel of a bluegrass band with the heartbreaking arrangements of traditional country, Mac Wiseman's Most Requested is a reflection of his success at both styles of music. Wiseman pulls off his blend by using his most powerful attribute -- his voice. His sad tenor howl floats effortlessly over the picking and strumming, making for not only a beautiful combination of styles but something that has his distinctive stamp on it. On standards like "In the Pines" and "House of the Rising Sun," Wiseman's arrangements make them into lazy country ballads, with hints of bluegrass coming through. But then on tracks like "The Bluebirds Are Singing for Me," the banjos and chugging rhythms are out in full force and the country is only suggested through Wiseman's voice. The only real problem with the album is that at times the production robs the music of some of its power, making the affair sound more like a mainstream '80s country album. For example the first track, "Did She Mention My Name," is a good country song that is devoid of the grit it needs because of the polished studio sound. Fans of Wiseman or even just fans of good roots music may find this to be very a good listen, but this probably will not sway those not enamored with the genre. ~ Bradley Torreano

Product Details

Release Date:	03/06/2001
Label:	Cmh Records
UPC:	0027297858626
Rank:	98346

Tracks

1. Did She Mention My Name
2. The Wild Side of Life
3. Take Me Back to Renfro Valley
4. In the Pines
5. The Bluebirds Are Singing for Me
6. I'm Using My Bible for a Roadmap
7. I'll Sail My Ship Alone
8. Dreaming of a Little Cabin
9. May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister
10. Born to Lose
11. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
12. Don't Be Angry
13. Little Rosewood Casket
14. These Hands
15. Oklahoma Hills
16. Shackles and Chains
17. House of the Rising Sun
18. I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail
19. The Baggage Coach Ahead
20. Kentucky

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mac Wiseman   Primary Artist
Osborne Brothers   Primary Artist,Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Charles Schroeder   Composer
Karrie M. Miller   Graphic Design,Artwork
John Eberle   Mastering
John Lair   Composer
Woody Woodward   Photography
William Warren   Composer
Jack Guthrie   Composer
Jimmie Davis   Composer
Henry Thurston   Composer
Henry Bernard   Composer
Harty Taylor   Composer
Albert E. Brumley   Composer
Alan Riggs   Composer
Woody Guthrie   Composer
Morry Burns   Composer
A.P. Carter   Composer
Lois Mann   Composer
Huddie Ledbetter   Composer
Lester Flatt   Composer
Sandee Curry   Executive Producer
Mac Wiseman   Composer
M. Christian   Composer,Arranger
Ted Daffan   Composer
David Haerle   Executive Producer
Eddie Noack   Composer
Frankie Brown   Composer
Karl Davis   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Gordon Lightfoot   Composer
Don Reno   Composer