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The Bluegrass Album Image
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The first bluegrass album for the country singer was produced by Keith Stegall and Adam Wright.
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  • Record Label: Universal Distribution
  • Genre(s): Bluegrass, Contemporary Country, New Traditionalist, Neo-Traditionalist Country
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Blue Ridge Mountain Song
He met her in the fall of '93 in the hills of Tennessee She was barely 17, he was tall and strong and lean They were deep in love by June Hand in... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Oct 2, 2013
    100
    Alan’s album is the real thing, a “must” whether you’re a bluegrass buff or just a fan of fine music.
  2. 80
    While this is still a typical Alan Jackson album in many ways, it’s a fine bluegrass album, and a good primer for those who aren’t all that familiar with what bluegrass is supposed to be.
  3. 75
    Jackson and album producers Keith Stegall and Adam Wright infuse a back-porch feel in original numbers here and savvy selections from other writers, including Jackson's new spin on John Anderson's 1982 hit "Wild and Blue" and Adam Wright's sharply witty "Ain't Got Trouble Now."
  4. Oct 2, 2013
    70
    In the end, Jackson's foray into bluegrass seems easy and natural, as if he'd been playing it all along.
  5. Oct 21, 2013
    70
    It’s not a hybrid take on bluegrass but a purposely traditional one, while still carrying his musical personality... which means it’s a hybrid of sorts after all, but an unshowy, natural-feeling one.
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  1. Nov 11, 2013
    10
    A New reviewer starting with my favorites of the year and this is one of them so traditional, down-to-earth, heart-felt bluegrass someA New reviewer starting with my favorites of the year and this is one of them so traditional, down-to-earth, heart-felt bluegrass some traditional songs and always a traditional feel and tone Alan, well done! Expand
  2. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum traz toda o esplendor da raiz da música country. Este é o melhor.