The Band of Brothers
Almost There
© 2005 Michael Scott Smith (634479123009)
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American Roots Music rediscovered for the 21st century - it's as if The Band of Brothers recorded a Great Lost Folk Album from the 1960's.
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The Band of Brothers' debut CD, "Almost There" - featuring their exquisite interplay of vocals, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, & harmonica - is simply stunning. You will find yourself humming & reflecting on these songs days after you first hear them.
Recorded by acclaimed indie producer Jesse Sprinkle, ten of the songs were composed by singer/songwriter Michael Scott Smith; with additional contributions from 12-string guitarist Henry Robin ("Stone's Throw Away"), bass player Alan Fox ("Whisper"), and banjo/mandolin player Jamie Stevens ("Crying Holy" - his arrangement of the traditional spiritual). Woven throughout the CD are the tenor harmonies and guitar of Bruce Bailey.
From review at The Phantom Tollbooth:
Songs of faith. Songs of love. Songs of hope. Songs of war. Songs of peace. A song ("Evangeline") that took Michael Scott Smith twenty years to write. This CD is worth a good listen.
Listening to this CD is like sitting down on your great-grandfather's knee and listening to stories about your family that no one else can tell. Many of these songs were written based on genealogical research by Smith. What a story! You can't make this stuff up. He admits to some embellishment of details, but the specifics are more than the best authors come up with. Pirates, immigrants, American Civil War veterans, love, what else do you need for a good story?
"Cry Holy" takes me back to that old A/G church that I grew up in. The lyrics to "Whisper" are going to be printed in the front of my prayer journal. Here's a little look at the touching nature of this music: "It never seems quite so simple, When I stand before you. The background noise of life drifts off, when I whisper your name."
Jesse Sprinkle (Demon Hunter, Poor Old Lu) co-produced with Shawn Harnish and The Band of Brothers. Jesse also plays drums on two of the thirteen songs.
This is a great collection of American roots music that heralds back to a simpler time. What a comfort.
From review at Christian Rockers Online:
The music on this release is as the saying goes "...as American as Mom, Hot Dogs and Apple Pie..." Topics dealt with in the songs include: salvation, forgiveness, family, love, and learning to slow down and enjoy what life has to offer. If you're looking for a release that showcases American Roots Music then this is a must-buy CD!
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This Music Reaches Right Into Your Heart
author: Maureen SmallwoodBeautiful, inspirational, uplifting, encouraging, soul soothing, composed & played by people with the spirit of God. These songs are all about the journey of life - sometimes physical and sometimes not. The harmonies, chords, words, tempo, timing and singing all contribute to the end production of each song for a treat to the ears and the mind. Many of the songs are about one man's ancestors and about all of our ancestors at the same time. Good Bye To The Green is one of my favorites. It tells the stories of so many who fled massive famines from many countries to the unknown of the USA. The Irish music and singing are exquisite. I laughed and I cried (in a good way). The line: The famine had taken our island away says so much in 7 short words. Some of the songs demonstrate intense longing, earnest perseverance, steadfast patience, more than 1 kind of love, stoicism, Godly resolve of will and the believing action to back it up. Closing Down The Buggy Whip is about a timeless theme occurring in every generation - more & more as time goes on: Is all this progress always the best thing? My Heart should be the next great wedding song and will warm your heart (even if it's very cold). If you've ever wondered "Are we there yet?", Almost There will give you a lot to enjoy and think about - It's not all about the end of the road, but is also about what you think about, believe and how you live your life on the way there while you keep the faith and your hope regarding what is to come. Maureen Smallwood - Atlanta GA (the buckle of the Bible Belt)
After the second play it went to my favorites stack.
author: Jim FischetteJust wanted to drop you a note to tell how much my wife & I enjoy "Almost There". I find myself playing the melodies in my head and thinking about the lyrics during quiet times at work or puttering in the garage. After the second play it went to my favorites stack.
"Music For The Soul"
author: Hank KolacinskiThe Band of Brothers "almost there" is music for the soul. The lyrical, toe-tapping tunes are an inspiration to sing along with joy. Thanks Band of Brothers!! Hank Kolacinski Las Vegas Nevada
Take a break with this uplifting music..better than a chocolate bar or a power n
author: Leslie CaseAhh…a peaceful feeling fills you when you sit down in your easy chair and take a break with the Band of Brothers almost there CD. The music makes me slow down just a bit, to pause, and appreciate the beauty and life around us. I am reminded of simple pleasures, and I have an urge to hum and sing along. This is feeling good, feeling thankful, feeling happy music. Their music is all about family, love, patience, and giving thanks to the Lord…a beautiful, fun, uplifting pleasure.
It is awesome!!!!!
author: Sue KellyWhat a Blessing that with everyone working toward the same goal that their CD was made.The group of 5 guys are very talented musicians and this is very obvious when you listen to their music. Each time they perform they get "Better and Better. Their songs are straight from the heart.
Excellent cd to have, there are not many like it.
author: Nikki McMindesThis CD has been long overdue. This group of incredibly talented artists truly laid it all out on this CD. If you want a CD that's different from all the other CDs you have, this is the one. AND, they write their own songs - so you are really in for a treat when you buy this CD. This is truly wholesome music that is so very rare nowadays. Excellent group, excellent CD - BUY IT!! You'll love it. And if you get a chance to see them live - TAKE IT !!