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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 /TiVo
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Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank Hutchison, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Bill Monroe, Composer - Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Lester Flatt, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Lance Guynes, Author - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Roy Acuff, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Roy Acuff, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Gladys Stacey, Composer - Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist - Dennis Bassham, Composer
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ginger Willis, Composer - Hal Willis, Composer - Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Onie Wheeler, Composer - Tony Lee, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Lester Flatt, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Alton Delmore, Composer - Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Earl Scruggs, Author - Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Marijohn Wilkin, Composer - Vernon Claud, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Arthur Leroy Smith, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - Roy Acuff, Composer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Traditional, Composer - Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Jerry Douglas, Producer, Recording Producer - The Earls Of Leicester, MainArtist - Videt Polk, Composer
℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Album review
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 /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 00:44:24
- Main artists: The Earls Of Leicester
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rounder Records
- Genre: Country
© 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc. ℗ 2016 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
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