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    Hold On, We're Strummin'

    Sam Bush - Hold On, We're Strummin'

    09/23/2003 | Acoustic Disc 

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    All Music Guide Review

    One of the first things one notices when popping this Acoustic Disc album into the CD changer is the clean, natural production. A mandolin on the right track, another on the left, and a guitar in the center, all lovingly mixed for clarity and a solid acoustic sound. This same careful approach is obvious from the opening notes of the first piece, "Hartford's Real," on Hold On, We're Strummin'. Bush and Grisman's mandolins tease out a minute-and-a-half intro, each note coming forth bright and clean, before guitarist Jack Lawrence and bassist Jim Kerwin join in. This love of a resonant, full-bodied acoustic sound extends to the quality and diversity of the instruments both players choose. On "Swamp Thing," Bush utilizes a National mandolin and Grisman a mandocello; on "Old Time Medley," Bush plays fiddle and Grisman banjo. Of course, the fresh sound and eclecticism would matter little without inspiration, so luckily both pickers seem in their element on Hold On, We're Strummin'. There are fun, free-flowing pieces like "Sea Breeze" and lovely, relaxed ones like "Jamgrass 741," both filled with smooth instrumental interchanges and quiet energy. Several pieces are bolstered by slightly larger arrangements, adding a guitarist and/or bassist for a bigger sound and variety. With inspired performances, a number of original compositions, and an exquisite acoustic sound, Grisman and Bush have created a fine album suitable for new acoustic fans and anyone with discerning taste. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford Jr., All Music Guide

    Hold On, We're Strummin' Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Hartford's Real
  • 6:03
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  • 2
  • Swamp Thing
  • 4:58
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  • 3
  • Intimo
  • 5:53
  • Sound Clip for Intimo from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 4
  • Jamgrass 741
  • 6:29
  • Sound Clip for Jamgrass 741 from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 5
  • Sea Breeze
  • 7:50
  • Sound Clip for Sea Breeze from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 6
  • Old Time Medley
  • 3:43
  • Sound Clip for Old Time Medley from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 7
  • Weeping Mandolin Waltz
  • 5:31
  • Sound Clip for Weeping Mandolin Waltz from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 8
  • Arachnid Stomp
  • 1:35
  • Sound Clip for Arachnid Stomp from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 9
  • Crusher and Hoss
  • 3:00
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  • 10
  • The Old South
  • 2:50
  • Sound Clip for The Old South from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 11
  • Mando Space
  • 1:32
  • Sound Clip for Mando Space from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 12
  • Ralph's Banjo Special
  • 3:06
  • Sound Clip for Ralph's Banjo Special from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 13
  • 'Cept Old Bill
  • 2:41
  • Sound Clip for 'Cept Old Bill from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 14
  • Rhythm Twins
  • 0:34
  • Sound Clip for Rhythm Twins from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 15
  • Dan'l Boone
  • 4:05
  • Sound Clip for Dan'l Boone from Hold On, We're Strummin'


  • 16
  • Hold On! I'm Comin'
  • 10:32
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    • Credits of Hold On, We're Strummin'

    • David Grisman
    • Banjo, Mandolin, Mandocello, Octave Mandola, Mixing, Mandola
    • Sam Bush
    • Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar (Bass), Mandocello, Octave Mandola

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