Customer Reviews

Family Tree

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The first time that I heard Darrell Scott was on the wonderful "Reel Time" CD with Tim O'Brien. Shortly after that project was released, I got to hear the two of them at a concert in Michigan. WOW!

As the title song implies, this is a project about "family" in all senses of the word. Darrell has such a great heart and so much soul and it all pours out in these songs. Even the cover art is a reference to a really funny (and heartbreaking) true story ("The Hummingbird.")

There's just a lot of truth here. Darrell's work has a profoundly spiritual quality beneath a wry and poignant sense of humor. He deserves so much more attention and acclaim. His voice is wonderful and his playing is just first rate.

His songs have been covered by many people (Brad Paisley, Patty Loveless, Travis Tritt) but for the most part, Darrell's original versions are usually still, by far, the best. His talents are in demand by all of my favorite musicians (like Jimmy Dale Gilmour and Steve Earle) and I can understand why. If you ever get the chance to see this cat play, either solo or with Tim O'Brien- GO!

In one word, I would describe Darrell as "authentic." He's the real deal. Truckloads of talent.

As of this moment, Amazon is offering a "twofer" deal with his other national release "Aloha from Nashville" which makes perfect sense. I definitely think of these two CD's together as a coherent "body of work." Throw in "Reel Time" and you've got a great Christmas for some lucky music fan!

Darrell Scott is a major talent who deserves vast attention. His melodies, at times complex lyrics, and superior instrumentation add up to one of the best albums of this genre to come come down the pike in a long time. The backup musicians are more than equal to the task and this release is a must for anyone interested in hearing a first class musician and singer-songwriter.

I met Darrell Scott back in 1987 when he played clubs in the Northeast with several friends of mine. I loved his voice, his playing and his lyrics then, and I love them even more now. He's a master musician and songwriter. All of his albums are "must-haves" for anyone who appreciates truly gifted musicians.

I had the pleasure of seeing this guy perform at the New Song Festival in West Virginia. There was so much great music there, but Darrell Scott stood way above the rest. Three or four of my friends thought the same. This album is breathtaking in its storytelling, instrument diversity on certain songs, its top notch vocals by Darrell. His voice is sensitive but powerful. In concert, he brings tears to many and can touch the hearts of almost everyone. He is technically one of the best guitarists I have seen. He seems like a very humble, gentle human being. Many people have recorded his songs and if you listen to folk/country you've probably heard one of his songs. You have to check this out. If you like the CD, you'll be blown away by his live performances, too. Enjoy this great artist. You'll be sad if you don't.

Every time that I hear Darrell Scott I am more impressed. I was even more impressed with his performance on Market Square (Aug 2000) in Knoxville, TN with Tim O'Brien. They played a great set, but the standouts were the Darrell Scott numbers (sorry Tim). He has one of the smoothest voices that I've ever heard. A standout in any genre.

This guy is unbelievable. Wrap up Bob Dylan, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, and Ray Stevens into one amazing singer and picker! Knocked my socks off!

Darrell Scott pours from this CD. He believes in getting to the heart when he sings.

There are a few nice tunes here, but the album fails to capture the energy of his live shows. While insight into the artist can be interesting , in this case some of these tales should have been kept between him & his therapist