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4.0 out of 5 stars
pure, simple, unadulterated, rustic country folk advice, May 8, 2008
The Earl Brothers' "hillbilly mountain music" continues to emphasize pain, sorrow, troubles, loneliness and heartache. The fiddle-less bluegrass quartet features a brother-duo singing style that recreates a traditional sound reminiscent of the 1930s and 40s. But at the same time, their songs are all originals as if they were living another life from decades past. As vocalized in "Dark Days," these boys have a different kind of brotherly bond ..... singing about life as rounders with drunken days and evil ways. Earl Brothers songs are all about hurtin' inside, and they contain succinct, concise observations and guidance. For example, in "Troubles To Blame," they tell us to "stay ahead of the game" and "make your own sunshine." It's pure, simple, unadulterated, rustic country folk advice like "I'm going walkin`, stay away from bad blues." Their music, old-timey and mountainous, begs for more of the wail and moan of the fiddle such as that provided by guest Bill Foss on the closing cut, "Life is Full of Trouble." While the Earls probably record live around a couple of mics, they could still import fiddle tracks from the likes of guest artists who share their lonely sentiments and blue style. On the other hand, The Earl Brothers have clearly established their conceptually thematic sound on previous releases. Like Billy Boy "that old broken heap" who was abandoned by his mother on the side of the road, The Earl Brothers deserve a happy ending. I encourage you to hear their "pitiful cries," and if their music moves you, please help them along their way. (Joe Ross)
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