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Our Kind of Country

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If you are a fan of traditional country music do not hesitate to buy this CD! Jim and Jesse, no strangers to non-bluegrass experimentation, have put together a fine collection of country songs from the Buck Owens and Ray Price canons. The brothers are in fine voice and their backup musicians for this project (several of whom appear each weekend with the Grand Ole Opry staff band) lay down a seamless shuffle beat greatly enhanced by Buddy Griffin's fine fiddle work. (Griffin, a member of The Virginia Boys, J&J's regular band, demonstrates his skill in the country field as expertly as do Jim & Jesse themselves.) Arguably the weakest cut is the too-cutesy Lovin' Machine sung by Luke McKnight, Jesse's grandson. He redeems himself admirably, however, with a solid lead performance on Voice of My Darling. Jesse's lead vocals are quite strong throughout with Jim's tenor as usual serving to create a most satisfying harmony blend. In the music business for over 50 years the brothers prove once again that they still have much to offer regardless of category. This CD offers those who enjoy "classic country" much to enjoy.

Jim and Jesse are the best brother duo in my opinion. This recording is a great one. You get to hear them do the old time country songs that will be remembered for generations. "Under Your Spell again" is my personal favorite. You get a variety of some of the best country artists material along with some of Jim and Jesse's original material. This is a must have for any Jim and Jesse or the old time country fan.