Wheels

Dan Tyminski | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 17, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder Records
• ASIN: B0014VPFJ0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,101 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #27 in Music > Country > Bluegrass > Traditional
  • #54 in Music > Country > Bluegrass > Contemporary

Editorial Reviews

One of the most recognized vocalists in bluegrass music and beyond is back with his long-awaited second solo album, Wheels. Dan Tyminski's prominence has steadily grown through his role as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist in Alison Krauss and Union Station and through his enduring version of "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" on the hit soundtrack to the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Now with the release of Wheels, Tyminski delivers a superb project accentuated by the inimitable talent of his band - Barry Bales, bass; Justin Moses, fiddle and Dobro; Adam Steffey, mandolin; Ron Stewart, banjo and fiddle - along with special guests Vince Gill, Ron Block, and Cheryl and Sharon White. Combining a sophisticated, modern sound with Tyminski's hallmark, searing intensity, Wheels features a powerful set of songs dealing with conflict, transition, heartbreak, and the lessons of life - all delivered with timeless soul from one of the great voices of contemporary bluegrass.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DTB Rocks..., June 23, 2008

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Joseph A. Hannabach (Winston Salem, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wheels (Audio CD)

I don't buy many CDs these days because you can get exactly the cuts you want on iTunes. Buy this CD today- the whole friggin' thing!

You WON'T hear better singing, backup AND lead banjo, mandolin chops and lead, fiddling and of course anything better than the metronome Bales.

I came out of my seat on several tunes, most notably the old Del recorded tune 'Who Showed Who.' It could not have been done better and capture that old arrangement of Del's. Another killer tune, 'Heads You Win, Tails I Lose' will be this year's parking lot fave at Galax I bet!

If you're into Grass at all, this is an ABSOLUTE must have.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dan Tyminski "Wheels" Not to Miss, August 10, 2008

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Anne Witte "Rosewood Acoustic Music" (Nice, Nice France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wheels (Audio CD)

Twelve songs with narratives ranging from couple feuds, to life in the country vibrate throughout Tyminski's second solo album. Two items were already heard on other Tyminkski editions, but the ten remaining are definitely worth the purchase - the gentle and expressive voice of Dan Tyminski, the banjo rythmns provided by friend Ron Stewart who also plays fiddle on this album and the familiar pulsing bass of co-artist Barry Bales from Union Station. Other fiddle, dobro and voices are added by Justin Moses who makes his entry into the fan universe of these bluegrass stars with finesse and significant personal talent. There are some amazing mandolin passages woven throughout the collection performed by Adam Steffey. The result of this exceptional collaboration creates a tight and precise bluegrass sound with virtuoso music and highly emotional narratives. A wonderful gift for people of any age, a touching contribution to bluegrass history and a significant musical accomplishment. A must have for fans. Bravo to these wonderful musicians!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars While Alison is away Dan Will play, June 26, 2008

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Mr. Philip Mitchell "philjimi" (Valley Of Neptune) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wheels (Audio CD)

With or without Alison Krauss Dan Tyminski is one of,if not the best bluegrass artists today,
This cd is his best to date, not a bad track on it,in fact I would give each and every track 5 stars.
The opening track "Wheels" gets you in the bluegrass mood and it never lets you down. Also included is the track "It All Comes Down To You", if you recall Dan sang this song on the "New Favorite" cd with Union Station and I think this version has a bettet feel to it.
All in all a 5 star cd from a 5 star man (and band),not forgetting,Barry Bales,Adam Steffey,Ron Stewart and Justin Moses.
Plus you get Ron Block on 2 tracks, now that is a bonus.
If you are a Union Station fan this cd is for you.
If you are a bluegrass fan this cd is for you.
If you love music played at its very best, then this cd is for you.