Wheels

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Editorial reviews

Album Description
One of the most recognized vocalists in bluegrass music and beyond is back with his long-awaited second solo album, Wheels. Dan Tyminski's prominence has steadily grown through his role as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist in Alison Krauss and Union Station and through his enduring version of "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" on the hit soundtrack to the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Now with the release of Wheels, Tyminski delivers a superb project accentuated by the inimitable talent of his band - Barry Bales, bass; Justin Moses, fiddle and Dobro; Adam Steffey, mandolin; Ron Stewart, banjo and fiddle - along with special guests Vince Gill, Ron Block, and Cheryl and Sharon White. Combining a sophisticated, modern sound with Tyminski's hallmark, searing intensity, Wheels features a powerful set of songs dealing with conflict, transition, heartbreak, and the lessons of life - all delivered with timeless soul from one of the great voices of contemporary bluegrass.

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-11-01 rating:
Great Followup
Waited all year for this album. Great followup to Dan's first album. Not one dork song here. A must-have for your bluegrass collection. A++++++

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review by: date: 2008-09-29 rating:
Another Great Release From Tyminski
Carry Me Across the Mountain was such an incredible collection of good music that it seemed impossible to match it. But Dan Tyminski has done it again, although in different style. This time he's working with a band instead of studio musicians. The band is comprised of musicians who are famous on their own. Barry Bales is the driving bass force behind the music of Alison Krauss & Union Station (Dan Tyminski's usual home as well) and has been for years. Adam Steffey, the mandolin player, (formerly of AKUS, the Isaacs, & young supergroup Mountain Heart) is already legendary among young players coming up through the bluegrass ranks for his unbelievable speed and clarity. As usual, in this CD he never overdoes it, though. Ron Stewart is, in my opinion, one of the best banjo players in the business. Amazingly, he is equally at home on the fiddle. He has toured with J.D. Crowe & the New South, among others, and has been featured on many recordings. Justin Moses is a relative newcomer, but he put out some great music with Blue Moon Rising and does a great job here playing dobro and fiddle.
I've noticed some objection to the more modern sound on some of the tracks, but this was not a problem for me. Songs like "Whose Shoulder Will You Cry On" couldn't be more classic bluegrass. "Wheels", the title cut, has a smooth feel. "The One You Lean On" is a slow, modern-tinged song with beautiful words.
This CD is worth buying!

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review by: date: 2008-08-10 rating:
Disappointing
If you thought Dan's release, "Carry Me Across the Mountains" was a fantastic piece of traditional bluegrass work, you were right. If you expect "Wheels" to be of the same genre, you'll be very disappointed. "Wheels" is certainly not what I expected. There's only a couple of tradition bluegrass pieces on the whole CD. Musicianship is excellent but for me it was a disappointing buy. I think sometimes fantastic musicians wander around searching for new horizons but in that search they loose their roots.

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review by: Rosewood Acoustic Music date: 2008-08-10 rating:
Dan Tyminski "Wheels" Not to Miss
Twelve songs with narratives ranging from couple feuds, to life in the country vibrate throughout Tyminski's second solo album. Two items were already heard on other Tyminkski editions, but the ten remaining are definitely worth the purchase - the gentle and expressive voice of Dan Tyminski, the banjo rythmns provided by friend Ron Stewart who also plays fiddle on this album and the familiar pulsing bass of co-artist Barry Bales from Union Station. Other fiddle, dobro and voices are added by Justin Moses who makes his entry into the fan universe of these bluegrass stars with finesse and significant personal talent. There are some amazing mandolin passages woven throughout the collection performed by Adam Steffey. The result of this exceptional collaboration creates a tight and precise bluegrass sound with virtuoso music and highly emotional narratives. A wonderful gift for people of any age, a touching contribution to bluegrass history and a significant musical accomplishment. A must have for fans. Bravo to these wonderful musicians!


review by: bluegrass lover date: 2008-08-07 rating:
Excellent CD, excellent musicians
Dan Tyminski has gathered a great group of musicians for this CD. Bluegrass music fans will enjoy every song and appreciate the musical skills of Adam Steffey on mandolin, Barry Bales on bass, newcomer Justin Moses on mandolin and Ron Stewart's banjo playing is outstanding. The vocals are excellent. Favorite song for me on the CD is "The One You Lean On" written by Ron Block.

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