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Great Music From the Best Flat-Picker Around

James Skrydlak | Pella, Iowa | 03/04/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"At this writing, this recording is twenty years old, yet it sounds as fresh and new as any recording available. There are, I think, two reasons for this. One is that the tunes themselves, from folk standards such as The Last Thing On My Mind to early country classics like Any Old Time to fiddle tunes such as Cattle In the Cane, are good music. The more important reason, though, is that Tony uses his astonishing technique not to show itself off, but, rather, to play the tunes the way he thinks they should be played. When I listen to this CD, I don't think, "Man, can he play the guitar"; I think, "What great music!" Virtuosity abounds, but Tony understands that virtuosity doesn't have to mean playing faster and more intricately than anybody else, even though you can.It's just Tony on most of these tracks. His younger brother Wyatt joins him on three tracks. Come listen to what one or two great musicians can do."

Very Good

Todd Entenman | Waterville, OH | 08/04/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have no problem listening to this album straight through. From Blake to Dylan to Lightfoot there are no draggers...only excellent selections. Fun guitar picking! Pop this in your player, sit back, and relax. No disappointments."

Great!!

Todd Entenman | 01/10/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"another great tony rice cd. he's more than bluegrass, and nobody can play like he can. very enjoyable listening."