Long Time . . .

Seldom Scene
“Long Time . . .”
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Joseph
Reviewed 4/8/14

Fine new album featuring fresh interpretations of 16 classic songs from Seldom
Scene’s catalogue. Great progressive bluegrass.

1 – (3:04) California Cottonfields* Mid-tempo, fine harmonies, nicely done.
2 – (5:13) Wait A Minute* John Starling returns to sing w/Lou Reid & Dudley Connell.
3 – (2:50) What Am I Doing Hangin’ ‘Round Decent up-tempo bluegrass.
4 – (4:02) Hickory Wind* Emmylou Harris contributes to the vocals, divine.
5 – (2:20) I’ll Be No Stranger There Good up-tempo gospel tune.
6 – (2:32) Walk Through This World With Me* Slow, pretty rendition of George Jones hit.
7 – (2:46) Big Train (from Memphis)* Best track on the album, fantastic!
8 – (3:22) With Body And Soul* Starling & Harris on vocals, really fine.
9 – (2:57) Paradise* Good cover of John Prine song, great banjo backing.
10 – (3:20) It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue* Mid-tempo, lovely version.
11 – (3:08) Mean Mother Blues Decent up-tempo cut of Starling original.
12 – (3:08) My Better Years* Great Dudley Connell vocal on Hazel Dickens song.
13 – (2:54) Little Georgia Rose Up-tempo, decent version of Monroe classic.
14 – (4:09) Like I Used To Do* Beautiful song, nostalgic, lovely vocals.
15 – (2:43) Through The Bottom Of The Glass* Another great track, ¾ time.
16 – (5:27) Lorena Pretty slow-to-mid instrumental.