Rice Rice Hillman & Pedersen

Rice Rice Hillman & Pedersen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 5, 1999)
• Original Release Date: October 5, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder / Umgd
• ASIN: B00001T3IZ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,734 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: Country & Western
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 5-OCT-1999

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERLATIVE FOLK AND COUNTRY ROCK DELIVERED BY SEASONED VETS, October 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rice Rice Hillman & Pedersen (Audio CD)

Although Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen, Larry and Tony Rice would probably wince at the term "bluegrass supergroup" - the fact remains that this informal quartet have delivered a superlative second album that is just as great if not better than their previous "Out of the Woodwork" album. The experience of years together and apart - the Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, the Dillards, Manassas, J.D.Crowe and the New South, Souther-Hillman-Furay, Linda Ronstadt, and the Desert Rose Band and of singing at folk and bluegrass conventions and concerts clearly rings true here.

Fans of Chris Hillman surely will not be disappointed here. Hillman delivers two of his finest vocal performances (and he has had quite a few!) on Earl Montgomery's "One of These Days" - a spirited bluegrass acoustic guitar-flavored song once covered by EmmyLou Harris, and currently a staple in Hillman's recent live performances. The second highlight is one of his own (co-written with Steve Hill) entitled "Moment of Glory", which is a catchy tune in its own right. In addition Hillman sings lead on three other numbers - and provides harmonies throughout.

His old partner and Desert Rose Band associate Pedersen also delivers a couple of stellar performances. His poignant vocal retelling the tale of the doomed loser ala "I Fought The Law" on Adam Mitchell's "Out Among The Stars" is very reminiscent of the Eagles "Lyin' Eyes" and "Desperado" or DRB's own "Running" - in the case of the aforementioned Eagles' tunes Pedersen and Hillman once again beat Henley and Frey at their own game. That isn't to say that Pedersen's warm tenor is wrapped around sad songs - he delivers a joyous though unusual rendition of Delaney and Bonnie's "NeverEnding Song of Love" and Mike Brewer's "Hearts Overflowing" - a grand love song.

Larry Rice's vocals may not be as strong as those of Hillman's or Pedersen's, but the singing Rice Brother with a voice out of Hickory Wood also comes through with wry humour and credible vocals on the Dead's "Friend of the Devil" and "Side Effects of Love". Brother Tony, long regarded as one of the finest folk and bluegrass guitarists, shines on the solo on "Out Among The Stars" and on "One of These Days". With Hillman on mandolin, Pedersen on guitar and banjo, brother Larry on guitar and mandolin and Fred Travers on fine dobro - this is modern bluegrass with colourful shades of folk, and country rock blended throughout.

Call me prejudiced, but if you liked "Out of the Woodwork" - and enjoy the music of Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, then you'll love "Rice, Rice Hillman and Pedersen"!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is what I hear, August 23, 2001

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"wranx" (Down by the riverside) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rice Rice Hillman & Pedersen (Audio CD)

Let me preface this review by stating that I am a longtime and devoted fan of Bluegrass and Alt.Country in general and of these four artists in particular.I have enjoyed the music that have produced throughout their separate careers and each appear on many of my all-time favorite CDs. This is the first CD from Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen that I have purchased and was excited to discover that they were making music together.After listening to this CD 3 or 4 times, I can say that the musicianship displayed here is stellar from beginning to end - full and richly textured.So,it is more than a pity that such vituosity is quite spoiled by vocals (no matter who is singing the lead part)that are, while competent, lacking any sparkle or shine and seem wholly uninspired. I'm afraid that this offering has already found itself on the seldom played shelf.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Super Album, November 14, 2001

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Hazel Reynolds (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rice Rice Hillman & Pedersen (Audio CD)

I thought this album was a unique style of Bluegrass. I liked almost every song on the album. The song by Chris Hillman really stand out. For anyone who likes song that have meaningful words, The songs "I Will" and "Moment of Glory" are ones that can make you think. The great harmonies are wonderful. A person would not have to be a bluegrass fan to enjoy this album. I was also a Desert Rose Band fan so I was happy to know that Chris Hillman was still recording. I just sort of stumbled on ths album by checking out the albums that Amazon.com recommended based on ones I had previously purchased. I have listened to this album so much in just the two days I have had it that I could go on and on about every song. I'm just sorry that I didn't find it before now.

Hazel