Violinist
5
By eshuler
Amazing that disparate artists like Hornsby and Skaggs can produce such art. Magnificent.
Andy Leftwich and Stuart Duncan are the fiddlers.
Bluegrass Excellence
4
By cosmocar
4 stars only because IMO the greatest of the great deserves that rating. But this is good stuff! I am a progressive rock, alternative type but have always loved bluegrass, the original country. The collaboration between Skaggs and Hornsby is almost seemless. To listen to Mandolin Rain as a different score is almost haunting. I actually find myself listening to every word. Across the Mountains makes me visualize Ferlin Husky and a wash tub base pounding out that rythym.
(That is a compliment) A Night On the Town is more Hornsby, but a solid cut. This album has many tracks that are sincere works and many blue grass artists could cover. But Skaggs and Hornsby definately put their stamp on a very good album, that I bought. That is also a compliment.
Joyful Sound
4
By bryanc63
I am a lifelong Hornsby fan, more inclined to his jazz leanings than folk roots. And I've never heard any Ricky Scaggs before this. But the sound of the two of them playing together is wonderful, especially on the #5 track, Stubb. Both Honrsby and Scaggs acquit themselves well on their solos, but whoever plays the guitar is stunning. The solo just flows like a river over the chord changes. It's a song that commands you to smile and dance. It's such a joyful sound.
2 of these songs just kill me
5
By Dirt Cash
The "Super Freak" cover w/ John Anderson is a great and fun little find but their version of "Night on the town" is utterly haunting. I don't think I've ever moved a song into my "special" playlist on just 1 hearing.
Well, I just did exactly that.
Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby
5
By watauga
Will play & replay this recording to the edge of annoyance. Just heard this duo live at "Merlefest 08" & they couldn't have been more on fire live than these cuts are in the studio. This should certainly lead to a Vol. II. Brilliant collaboration, I'd give 10 stars if possible!!!
Made my week
5
By Keith Snyder
A terrific album.
As for SUPER FREAK, my three-year-olds didn't know why I was laughing so hard. It's perfect.
I'm sorry, but this is not that good.
3
By PianoMan
Hey Bruce and Ricky are great and this album has some good songs on it but come on don't make a remake of Super Freak, but hey if you are a fan buy this because it is alright.
The truth about Mandolin Rain
5
By ChristaMarista
What I know of this album, I only know because of one song - Mandolin Rain. Rarely have I felt so strongly about the arrangement of a simple song, and only rarely has it so influenced my opinion of an artist. Quite simply, this arrangement is beautiful. Adding Ricky Skaggs' incredible picking and playing of the mandolin to the arrangement was sufficient to breathe new life into this song. However if you know the original and its perky and positive tonality, it totally pales in comparison to the depth and intensity the minor key lends to it. Disclaimer: I saw Bruce perform this song live - no mandolin for miles - and it literally left me speechless. His skill on the piano is incredible! Bruce Hornsby is truly gifted as a pianist, and as an artist and a craftsman of music he is completely under appreciated. Yep. I am officially raving about this song and his talent. I highly recommend it. Have you noticed? ;)
Great Duo
4
By VAGoober
Been a Bruce and Ricky fan many years...great album, but their live show is phenomenal. Do not miss the chance to see them play together, especially in a hall with great acoustics. Two hours of uninterrupted playing by some of the most accomplished musicians you will ever hear.
what a good one
5
By kentucky ridgerunner
(Hills of mexico) This song will work well siting next to a fire with some mountain dew in the Hills of Kentucky
