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Speed of the Whippoorwill
Chatham County Line
Speed of the Whippoorwill
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
 
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Though the acoustic instrumentation of this drummerless Carolina quartet suggests a traditional bluegrass band, with most of the music driven by Chandler Holt's banjo and John Teer's mandolin, much of the material written ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Chatham County Line
Title: Speed of the Whippoorwill
Members Wishing: 6
Total Copies: 0
Label: Yep Roc Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 5/30/2006
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
Styles: Americana, Bluegrass, Country Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 634457211322

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Though the acoustic instrumentation of this drummerless Carolina quartet suggests a traditional bluegrass band, with most of the music driven by Chandler Holt's banjo and John Teer's mandolin, much of the material written by frontman Dave Wilson reflects even earlier traditions--old-timey country and string bands, rags, even a song ("Confederate Soldier") that evokes the Civil War. The four-part harmonies are gorgeous (particularly on "Waiting Paradise") and the musical interplay impeccable (as reflected on a pair of instrumentals, the banjo breakdown "Savoy Special" and the mandolin showcase "Brice's Crossroads"), but if the copyright didn't indicate that this is all original material from 2006, the listener could mistake much of it for Depression-era revivalism. On "Lonesome in Caroline," the one live track, the music mimics the seminal style of Jimmie Rodgers so exactly that those who applaud re-creation will marvel, while those who prefer creation might wonder what the point is. The sweet yearning of the title track and the languid "All the Ladies in the Town" sound a little less tradition-bound. --Don McLeese

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C. Kidd | Boston, MA | 06/17/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone who listens to Doc Watson will immediately recognize his influence on CCL. Listen a bit closer and you'll hear John Hartford's ghost. But just as John Hartford forged new paths through the staid bluegrass landscape in his time, CCL takes their influences and creates a beautiful new bluegrass tradition. Their instruments blend seamlessly and then rise and fall in swooping solos. But, best of all, the four band members cluster round a single microphone and rely upon their own natural abilities (and not a mixing board) to create their soaring and yet perfectly harmonized vocals. Get their first two albums and you'll understand what I'm writing about. This band just keeps getting better."
Charlotte nc
Reary Grover | Charlotte NC | 06/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The first time I heard CD I thought it was ok. Second time it was good and then songs started playing in my mind and then I was hooked. This is by far their best effort. Make sure to read the lyrics to really appreciate this CD."
Another Gem
Bgrass Fan | Hoboken, NJ | 06/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"What can one say more than this is another gem from this great band start to finish.



As I've said before, their live show cannot be missed, jaw dropping instrumental work. I really hope they get the attention they deserve with this effort."