On The Trail

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合計収録時間 : 00:53:20
Performers include: Don Edwards, Waddie Mitchell, Sons Of The San Joacquin, Cowboy Nation, Rich O'Brien, Tom Morrell, David Wilkie & Cowboy Celtic. While few cowboys continue to make their weekly wages by riding and roping longhorns, singing songs about the American West continues to be a semi-respectable way to make a living. On the Trail captures a number of Shanachie artists singing the praises of life beneath western skies. Don Edwards covers both Marty Robbins' ode to freedom, "Saddle Tramp," and Gene Autry's lovely "Dear Old Western Skies." His resonant voice and confident delivery knock the dust off of these songs and render them fresh. Cowboy Nation, who may remind some of an acoustic Cowboy Junkies, offers what must be the most sonically relaxed version of "Shenandoah" ever conjured up. For seven minutes the steady bass and dense, rhythmic vocals put the listener into a trance. Rich O'Brien is present on two instrumentals, including a superb version of "Flop Eared Mule" with Norman Blake. Sons of the San Joaquin's "Sing One for the Cowboy" celebrates the West while recognizing the sins committed against Native Americans and the buffalo. While this politically correct approach may offend a few John Ford and John Wayne fans, it is nonetheless refreshing. "Curtain Call" by Tom Morrell and the Time Warp Top Hands is a lively piece of Western swing, with the nice addition of horns. From the above mentioned samples one would venture to guess that On the Trail is a satisfying and eclectic collection. For lovers of good western music, or for anyone looking for a primer on today's singing cowboy, On the Trail is your ticket to open skies. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)