Nickel Creek's Why Should the Fire Die
Posted by Tim Mon, 27 Feb 2006 07:46:00 GMT
I was loaned a copy of Nickel Creek's "Why Should the Fire Die?" album by someone at work. We got to talking about music because he noticed my Sennheiser headphones, and it ends up that he has a pair at home that he uses for recording his own music. While talking about what we like to listen to and play I mentioned that one day I'll have an upright bass to tote around leaving all those who don't have an upright bass feeling lucky that they don't have to tote an instrument that is equal to themselves in size.
I am glad to be on the receiving end of this loaner copy, so I figured the least I should do is write a quick review. In short this CD is great.* I have read that it is a little darker than their previous work, but I really enjoy it. Songs like When in Rome played over responsive speakers refresh in me the desire to play both upright bass and mandolin. Other stand out tracks include Scotch & Chocolate, Eveline, and Doubting Thomas. Fans of bluegrass, acoustic instruments, and vocal harmonies should at least consider picking up a copy.
*So... you may have noticed that I give every album that I review a pretty glowing review. Well, yes, you're right, but I have my reasons. I figure that if I'm going to review an album on my blog I should make it an album worthy of review. I go through a lot of music that will never be reviewed here.