Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Chris Thile

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 9, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sugarhill
• ASIN: B00005OACK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,158 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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Set free from the bluegrass and folk conventions of Nickel Creek, Generation X's most prodigious mandolinist doesn't so much stretch out as explode. Yes, the barely legal Thile is surrounded by the most dominant players in acoustic music--Stuart Duncan, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Jerry Douglas, and Bryan Sutton--but this 12-song suite of "newgrass," Celtic, and old-timey instrumentals has Thile's searing stamp all over it. His lyrical, almost liquid style, even on the hottest seven-minute jams, accents melodic continuity over attack, intricate counterpoint over frenetic collision. And his compositions, as open-ended as post-bop jazz and as jiggy as a sweaty contra dance, inspire these genuinely great musicians to performances both refreshing and profound. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Musical Journey, March 1, 2002

By	Steve Vrana (Aurora, NE) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I hadn't heard of Chris Thile when my college sophomore daughter asked me to get her a CD by Nickel Creek for her birthday. Upon investigating the band, I discovered it featured a now 21-year-old mandolin virtuoso. The title of this album was almost enough to make me go out and buy the CD, but when I saw it featured some of my favorite musicians (Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas) I decided to take a chance. Wow! Not since David Grisman's debut twenty-five years ago have I heard such a stunning album. After several listens, it's obvious that Thile was influenced by Grisman as well as Tony Rice and of course Bela Fleck, who co-wrote "Riddles in the Dark." The other 11 compositions are all Thile originals. Thile's music takes the listener on a journey that explores the possiblities of traditional bluegrass instruments in a non-traditional setting. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fans of Nickel Creek, you will love this!, May 22, 2002

By	Chel Micheline "gingerblue.com" (SW Florida) - See all my reviews

I got this CD, desperate for any new music similar to Nickel Creek. It's beautiful. I don't know much at all about bluegrass, except to say I don't consider myself much of a fan, so I won't try and make comparisons to other artists or wax philosophical about the details of Chris Thile's playing. All I will say is that it's a remarkable CD, and people who enjoy Nickel Creek will really love it. It's basically a CD full of the type of instrumentals on Nickel Creek's debut. If you are a NC fan hesitant to buy this because you're not sure you will like it, don't hesitate. It will be a great addition to your music collection.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Musical Explosion, October 10, 2001

By A Customer

Well, let me be the first to critique Chris Thile's new cd "Not All Who Wander Are Lost".
Simply put, it is a musical explosion. In this album, Chris displays his mandolin playing talent to the full extent. He along with the other superb musicians, including Bryan Sutton, Stuart Duncan, Jerry Douglas, and several others, come together to incorporate their talent and instrumentation on the all but one soley Thile written songs. The songs are unique and completely energy fused. Similar to the Nickel Creek sound, but truly unique. Bluegrass, Jazz, and Classical influences can be used to describe this album. If you are a hardcore bluegrass or country fan, this album will not please your appetite. Instead, it is much more an expression of a young man and his expression of music and sound. Another way to describe this cd is one BIG MUSICAL JAM. Some my favorites are: Song For A Young Queen, Raining at Sunset, Sinai to Canaan-part 1, Eureka, Big Sam Thompson, and Bridal Veil Falls.