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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. A Crooked Road |
| 2. The Day Before Thanksgiving |
| 3. Long Wide Open Road |
| 4. Alton Air |
| 5. A Father's Song |
| 6. Take Me Back To Yesterday |
| 7. Pester Lester |
| 8. Candles In The Rain (Childless Mothers) |
| 9. For Suzanne |
| 10. The Open Door |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Love's Not Through With Me Yet |
| 2. Colorado |
| 3. Where The Spirit Meets The Bone |
| 4. Some Other Time |
| 5. Snow Queen and Drama Llama |
| 6. Tonight I'm Missing You |
| 7. Oh Sweet Longing |
| 8. Willow Creek |
| 9. This Time 'Round |
| 10. This Beggar's Heart |
Editorial Reviews
Darrell Scott did not set out to record a double album; that is just what happened along the crooked road. The accomplished singer-songwriter penned each of the twenty-one songs on Crooked Road, his eighth solo album, and, adding to the very special nature of this release, Scott played all of the instruments heard on the record: guitar, mandolin, lap steel, keyboard, drums, bass, harp and cello. Widely respected throughout the songwriting community, Scott has worked with numerous world-renowned musicians, including Steve Earle, Joan Baez, Guy Clark and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Scott has also received two Grammy award nominations, including one for Best Country Song for his Dixie Chicks hit Long Time Gone. Additionally, as part of the Bluegrass Dukes, Scott performed on Steve Earle s Townes, which received a 2010 Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Brian Wallen
Format:Audio CD
Any true lover of music knows that Darrell Scott is one of the best in the business when it comes to just about everything. As a session musician, his handiwork has graced hundreds of Nashville albums. As a songwriter, his work has been covered by such names as Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, the Dixie Chicks, Sara Evans, and Travis Tritt. But it's as an artist that he does his best work.
From the biting, cynical social commentary on "The Day Before Thanksgiving", to a tale of love lost in "Take Me Back To Yesterday", to a love song for one of the most beautiful places in the world, "Colorado", and the heart-on-sleeve closer, "This Beggar's Heart", A Crooked Road is a journey. Every song tells a story. There are no meaningless cuts here, as Scott's passionate vocal delivery makes it very clear that these are deeply personal songs.
Even better is the music. DS played all instruments on this album, so what you find is a masterfully orchestrated blend of the acoustic world and the electric world. Banjos, mandolins, guitars, drums and lap steels all working together to weave a tapestry of sound that likely nobody else in the world could create without the help of many other musicians.
For those in the know, A Crooked Road will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best albums of 2010. Whether you are a fan of Darrell Scott, or you are interested in finding out what all the hype is about, buy this CD. You will not be disappointed.
From the biting, cynical social commentary on "The Day Before Thanksgiving", to a tale of love lost in "Take Me Back To Yesterday", to a love song for one of the most beautiful places in the world, "Colorado", and the heart-on-sleeve closer, "This Beggar's Heart", A Crooked Road is a journey. Every song tells a story. There are no meaningless cuts here, as Scott's passionate vocal delivery makes it very clear that these are deeply personal songs.
Even better is the music. DS played all instruments on this album, so what you find is a masterfully orchestrated blend of the acoustic world and the electric world. Banjos, mandolins, guitars, drums and lap steels all working together to weave a tapestry of sound that likely nobody else in the world could create without the help of many other musicians.
For those in the know, A Crooked Road will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best albums of 2010. Whether you are a fan of Darrell Scott, or you are interested in finding out what all the hype is about, buy this CD. You will not be disappointed.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Sherri
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
While I find it almost impossible to stop listening to tracks over and over again each one so beautiful, this habit makes it very difficult to stop and write coherent thoughts to let everyone know how wonderful this recording is. Darrell Scott gives us songs that give us relationships as they are and relationships as we wish they would be. Do yourself a favor and listen to "This Time 'Round." There's not much in the way of songwriting that gets better than this song. Much time will pass before this record moves from my player.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Jfred
Format:Audio CD
I heard Scott perform on the radio show Mountain Stage a few months ago, and was impressed enough to look him up online. So often you hear a good song or two and wind up disappointed when you get around to buying the album, but not this time!
I haven't been this blown away by a previously unknown artist (to me) in a long time. Scott's soulful, beautiful songs are from the heart, but no sappy sentimentalism here, and you get more than your money's worth with 15 tracks. Scott deserves recognition alongside the very best singer songwriters ever, with this album alone.
I haven't been this blown away by a previously unknown artist (to me) in a long time. Scott's soulful, beautiful songs are from the heart, but no sappy sentimentalism here, and you get more than your money's worth with 15 tracks. Scott deserves recognition alongside the very best singer songwriters ever, with this album alone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
I keep giving it another listen but...
First off, I love this artist, luckily discovered his work from the start. I've had this one 4 a whle now, keep listening, listening and think I may have finally figured out what... Read more
Published 2 days ago by J. Larson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Darrell Scott's "A Crooked Road"
I am actually Debbie's husband. I have enjoyed Darrell Scott's work for a good while. His songs are thought provoking and poetic. "A Crooked Road" is a treasure. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Debbie Boozer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Effort
Love listening to the music and lyrics or Darrell Scott. Each of his songs are such tailored and exquisite statements of emotion. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daniel J. Hoey
4.0 out of 5 stars
A little too crooked
I bought this CD, as I have done before, based on hearing one selection. The rest, while not terrible, were not as good.
Published 3 months ago by AKPenny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where's my sixth star. Great DOUBLE CD!
I discovered Darrell Scott on the Bluegrass Underground Television show on PBS. He's not Bluegrass, by the way. A great songwriter and performer. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Scott D. Holland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Master at Work
Double album from a dedicated musician at the height of his powers. Amazing guitar licks. If you do not know Darrell Scott, this album displays the full range of his skills.
Published 5 months ago by John Manicom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Man of Sorrows...Artist of Incomprehensible Talent
I purchased this CD for myself after catching a glimpse of Darrell (and drummer/percussionist extraordinaire, Kenny Malone) on "Jammin' at Hippie Jack's" a couple of months ago. Read more
Published 15 months ago by B. Elders
5.0 out of 5 stars
RIGHT TURN ON A CROOKED ROAD!
heard some of this cd on public radio and was really blown over by this singer!every song and i mean EVERY song is a jewel and there are no crooked flaws here. Read more
Published 15 months ago by buckie
5.0 out of 5 stars
A New Old Discovery
Darrell Scott's last release, A Crooked Road, was one of the highlights of the 2010 musical year. His voice is earthy, his guitar playing both soulful and tuneful but it's his... Read more
Published on January 12, 2011 by JC
5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterpiece
I purchased four copies of this -- to give to people I love. This is a very important piece of work. I feel a responsibility to make sure they hear and experience this.
Published on January 8, 2011 by Bradford Johnson
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