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This Side is Nickel Creek's second CD and garnered a Grammy for "Best Contemporary Folk Album". This Side further develops this trio's artistry within their BlueGrass/Folk Realm. The CD continues in the same alternative bluegrass genre as their first CD - 'Nickel Creek' and then offers wonderful glimpses into each songwriter's individual talents. Chris Thile (Mandolin), Sean Watkins (Guitar), Sara Watkins (Violin) have a remarkable talent for capturing the essence of Bluegrass while transforming the genre to include mournful ballads, lively jazzed up instrumentals as well as traditional sounding original songs. This CD departs from their first album through a showcasing of each songwriter's unique talents. Sara's songs include "Speak" and "Sabra Girl" which elegantly portray her soft gentle tones & harmonies. Chris Thile's rough-hewn "Spit on a Stranger" and "Green and Gray" allow his personality to shine within his other-worldly mandolin magic. Sean Watkin's talent complements the trio's offerings through his hit song "This Side" and his incredible guitar mastery. Their musicianship is simply unparallelled. If you enjoy Allison Krauss, Bering Strait, Bela Fleck, David Grissom - You're sure to enjoy Nickel Creek's This Side. I never tire of listening to this CD and relish every musical note. Highly recommended. "... To hear Nickel Creek is to hear the vibrant reinvention of a classic form." --Time MagazineRead full review
Upon opening a gift shop in the Cherokee National Forest TN, getting peoples' attention as they left the Welcome Center across the street was difficult. So, I bid on a 5 Disc CD Player on E-Bay (won the bid), attached two speakers with speaker wire (won on E-Bay), and began playing music to the mountaintop visitors. Nickel Creek was one of the choices I made since they play a Blue Grass style of music which is appealing to this community. Not only do the tourists turn their heads to find the source of my music, but people sit on their porch at the Welcome Cnter to enjoy the music. Thank you.
This album is near-perfect in every sense of the word. I love the music, very rock-ish, but with bluegrass instrumentation, and with strong influences of many genres. Rock, blues, bluegrass, country, celtic, among many other genres are played from on this album. Shows the artistry of Sean and Sara Watkins, and Chris Thile very well. One of my favorite albums of all time.
Wow is all I can say. I heard one of their songs on the internet radio, and as soon as i looked them up and watch a video of that performance, I went online and bought ALL their albums. Words can not express the talent that this group has. They are definitely great musicians. Its a shame that real music like Nickel Creeks music is not ALL over the radio these days. Kids need to hear this instead of all the crap they put in their heads now days!
Allison Krause has some great friends that can sing and write music like her. This is a great cd. Light blue-grass music. Music that touches your heart and leaves you smiling : )
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