Customer Reviews

The Mountain

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I really can not put into words how awesome this collaboration is, but I'll try. Steve Earle, the man who did such albums as Guitar Town (Remastered)(Bonus Track) and Copperhead Road, has reinvented himself several times over the years. His first albums had a rockabilly Johnny Cash / Bob Dylan type feel to them, but this is Bluegrass music at it's finest.
Teaming up with The Del McCoury Band who did such albums as Del and the Boys was a move that produced some amazing results. I love this album; it has that old time sound that harkens back to the days of country legends such as Bill Monroe, Flatts & Scruggs, and The Carpenter Family. There isn't a throw away tune on this whole CD. Every song is a gem. If you like Union Station or Kentucky Thunder and you don't have this album in your collection then you're missing out. Do yourself a favor and pick this up; you won't be sorry.

There are few singer/songwriters like Steve Earle who consistently produce thoughtful, intellectually stimulating, and foot stomping music. This effort, together with the incredibly gifted Del McCoury Band satisfies on every level. Harlan Man, The Mountain, and Pilgrim are American classics. But then again, virtually everything on this album is.

This is just an outstanding recording featuring the great guitarist & song writer Steve Earl collaborating with the Del McCoury band, one of the best bluegrass bands out there.It is original American music.Needs to be heard!

This is one of my favorite albums. From high-energy romps like Harlan Man, Texas Eagle, and Carrie Brown to the reflective ballad Pilgrim, this album is strong from start to finish. Del and the boys really add some great bluegrass muscle to Steve's songwriting talent.

this is a great combination of steve earle mixing it up with great bluegrass. im not a big bluegrass fan,but this is way better than i expected.

It's good to see this CD back in print. With all the garbage that comes out every month under the guise of "Country Music," I can't imagine why this one was allowed to go out of print. It's a great album, definitely one of Steve's best. Bill Monroe would be proud.

Wife and I have been playing and Singing "Dixieland" and "Pilgrim" for sometime. Glad to find the Album they came from.

I was disappointed in this album. I thought the sound was muddy and there were just too many muscians trying to get their licks in.
I love the Del McCoury band but not on this album, may just the bad recording. Also, there was a problem accessing different tracks.

A wonderful batch of tunes...especially "DIXIELAND", which, by itself is "worth the price of admission."