Watered down cliche' country music

Review Score: (4/10)
I don't know what to make of this CD. I'm a longtime bluegrass fan, and I've certainly heard of Ms. Krauss's reputation, so I thought I'd give it a try. Well...I just don't know. It's as if solid bluegrass musicians were hamstrung and forced to play lightweight, bland country music. There's just not much here to reccommend. For ever moment where there's starting to be some real melody and musicianship, there are twice as many long stretches of non-descript country music. The male vocalist in particular is about as generic country--not bluegrass my any means--as they come. Walk down music row in Nashville and you can find half a dozen men who could fill his shoes quite well. Overall this is a forgettable CD, and I'm not willing to take a chance on this band again.

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