We are now several weeks in to my 20 Albums in 20 Weeks, it’s
about time some bluegrass made an appearance. This week’s album is Rare Bird Alert by Steve Martin and the
Steep Canyon Rangers.
What They Think
Rare Bird Alert peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass
Albums List in 2011 and 2012. It also rose as high as #43 on Billboard’s Top
200 list in 2011.1
What I Think
I grew up in the mountains of western North Carolina where
bluegrass music was played anywhere and everywhere. I hated it as a child. To
my surprise as an adult I found that somehow bluegrass had gotten into my
bones. Now I love it. It feels like home. Rare Bird Alert is an expertly played
album and is tons of fun.
Favorite Lyrics
Some folks sing a Bach cantata
Lutherans get Christmas trees
Atheist songs add up to nada
But they do have Sundays free
(From "Atheists Don't Have No Songs")
Where It Fits
This album is not
only fun but the music is brilliantly played. The musical talent of Martin and
the Steep Canyon Rangers is astounding. Add to that guest appearances by Paul
McCartney and The Dixie Chicks and you have an incredible album that should pop
up in your playlist again and again.
1- Billboard.com
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