Rattle & Roar

Rattle & Roar

by The Earls of Leicester
Rattle & Roar

Rattle & Roar

by The Earls of Leicester

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Overview

The notion of a handful of the best pickers in bluegrass paying homage to one of the music's most innovative and influential acts is inarguably appealing. And with their first album, the Earls of Leicester, the all-star Flatt & Scruggs tribute act assembled by Dobro master Jerry Douglas, demonstrated the great possibilities of such a concept. But they also revealed its Achilles' heel: their loving re-creation of Flatt & Scruggs' classic sides served as a powerful reminder of the strength of the originals without adding anything that couldn't be found in the old 78s, besides improved fidelity. Douglas and his bandmates haven't solved this dilemma on their second album, 2016's Rattle & Roar, but they have managed to use some subtle studio technique to give this session a more distinct personality than was displayed on the debut. As anyone would expect, the performances on Rattle & Roar are splendid, and the musicians -- Douglas, Johnny Warren on fiddle, Charlie Cushman on banjo, Shawn Camp on guitar and lead vocals, Jeff White on mandolin (replacing Tim O'Brien from the first album), and Barry Bales on upright bass -- sound even tighter and more joyously emphatic than they did before. (The harmonies are every bit as good, too.) While the production is unobtrusive, the audio is crisp, and the natural-sounding stereo makes the most of the group's dynamics. And bits like the radio-sweep introduction to "Steel Guitar Blues" brings a modern aspect to the project that doesn't interfere with the authenticity of the musical approach. Rattle & Roar isn't especially different from The Earls of Leicester, but two years of playing together and a bit more care in the studio have made a difference. This is a stronger set than their debut, and will appeal to anyone who loves classic bluegrass. ~ Mark Deming

Product Details

Release Date: 07/15/2016
Label: Rounder
UPC: 0888072000544
Rank: 100817

Tracks

  1. The Train That Carried My Girl from Town
  2. Why Did You Wander?
  3. All I Want Is You
  4. Steel Guitar Blues Intro
  5. Steel Guitar Blues
  6. You Can Feel It in Your Soul
  7. A Faded Red Ribbon
  8. Just Ain't
  9. Mother Prays Loud in Her Sleep
  10. I'm Working on a Road (To Glory Land)
  11. Will You Be Lonesome Too?
  12. Flint Hill Special
  13. What's Good for You (Should Be Alright for Me)
  14. The Girl I Love Don't Pay Me No Mind
  15. Branded Wherever I Go
  16. Buck Creek Gal
  17. Pray for the Boys

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Earls of Leicester   Primary Artist
Barry Bales   Bass,Vocals
Dan Auerbach   Drums (Snare)
Johnny Warren   Fiddle,Bass (Vocal)
Jerry Douglas   Dobro,Vocals
Charlie Cushman   Banjo,Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Jeff White   Vocals,Mandolin
Shawn Camp   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Dennis Bassham   Composer
Shawn Camp   Group Member
Traditional   Composer
Bill Monroe   Composer
Lance Guynes   Composer
Jimmy Hole   Package Design
Frank Hutchison   Composer
Barry Bales   Group Member
Earl Scruggs   Composer
Alton Delmore   Composer
Gladys Stacey Flatt   Composer
Johnny Warren   Group Member
Lester Flatt   Composer
Vernon Claud   Composer
Jerry Douglas   Producer,Group Member
Arthur Leroy Smith   Composer
David Ferguson   Mixing,Engineer
Marijohn Wilkin   Composer
David Glasser   Mastering
Charlie Cushman   Group Member
Jeff White   Group Member
Roy Acuff   Composer
Onie Wheeler   Composer
Thomas Goldsmith   Liner Notes
Ginger Willis   Composer
Hal Willis   Composer
Patrick Sheehan   Assistant
Tony Lee   Composer
Anthony Scarlati   Photography
Videt Polk   Composer
Sean Sullivan   Assistant
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