Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver - Lonely Street reviews
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| Slantmagazine |
 On an album by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the quality of the performances is never in doubt. No matter who makes up his backing band (this time out, it's guitarist Darren Beachley, bassist Carl White, banjoist Joey Cox, fiddlers Brandon Godman and David Johnson, and multi-instrumentalist Josh Swift), there's a constant level of virtuosity that Lawson inspires that few other traditional bluegrass groups can match. Lonely Street, Lawson's 34th album with Quicksilver, lives up to expectations in that regard. The instrumental "Down Around Bear Cove" and the creative arrangements given to songs like a cover of Marty Robbins's "Call Me Up and I'll Come Callin' on You" and the title track represent the phenomenal picking that has been Lawson's trademark. Less impressive, however, is the album's uneven song selection. While there's no faulting the Robbins cut or an inspired cover of "Big Wind," a Porter Wagoner hit from 1969, some of the newer songs simply aren't of that same caliber. "My Real World of Make Believe" is a rare miss from the pen of Buddy Cannon, "Johnny and Sally" is a clichéd narrative lacking in detail, and "The Human Race" is a bit of social commentary that manages to be vague in subject matter and didactic in tone. But it's the album's bookends that are the real standouts: the reverent tribute to Bill Monroe, "Monroe's Mandolin," and the subtle gospel song "When the Last of Our Days Shall Come." Those highlights make for some truly first-rate bluegrass, but Lonely Street proves that, 45 years into his career, Lawson is more capable than ever of giving and leading performances that even elevate lackluster material....full text |
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| Folkmusic |
| Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver are one of the most respected bands in contemporary bluegrass. They're highly decorated with awards and accolades, and they've earned every single one. Lonely Street is a welcome addition to the band's canon of albums, spotlighting their skillful vocal harmonies and exceptional instrumental performances. Read my full review of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver's latest release, Lonely Street...full text |
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| Bluegrassjournal |
Nashville, Tenn. — The adventure is still unfolding and nowhere near complete, but if the story of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver were a novel, it would be hailed as a masterpiece. The iconic Lawson has been a stalwart and legendary contributor to the bluegrass genre for over 45 years. His latest Rounder release, Lonely Street, celebrates 30 years of recording with Quicksilver and marks his 34th release with the band. The album, due out today, May 5, was produced by Lawson and features the trademark vocal harmonies and stellar musicianship that powered the band to an unprecedented seven-straight International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Best Vocal Group Awards.
Lawson is the one constant in a band that has featured 39 different musicians over the years. The band has been a training academy for bluegrass players - initiating, training and then sending out into the world, some of the genre’s most respected musicians. The musicians featured on Lonely Street are comprised of Lawson (mandolin, vocals), Darren Beachley (guitar, vocals), Carl White (bass, vocals), Joey Cox (banjo), Josh Swift (resophonic guitar, Weisenborn guitar and percussion), and Brandon Godman and David Johnson (fiddle)....full text |
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