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Skaggs & Rice
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0015891371122
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Sugarhill
Manufacturer: Sugarhill
MPN: 3711
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sugarhill
Release Date: October 08, 1993
Studio: Sugarhill
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Editorial Review:
Though these two musicians had blazed many trails by 1980, Ricky Skaggs and Tony Rice never lost their passion for traditional bluegrass and old-time country. This heartwarming collection, featuring classic bluegrass tunes and traditional folk songs done in the close-harmony duet style, still stands as a high-water mark for both men. By the time they'd joined forces in 1980, mandolinist Skaggs had gone through a tenure with Ralph Stanley's traditional Clinch Mountain Boys, retired at age 19, returned as part of J.D. Crowe's groundbreaking New South, graduated to his own Boone Creek, and done a tour of duty in Emmylou Harris's Hot Band. Rice, meanwhile, established himself as one of the most remarkable acoustic-guitar pickers of his generation through stints with Crowe's band as well as jazz-inflected "newgrass" endeavors with David Grisman and his own Tony Rice Unit. Here, these two forward-thinkers look backward to the 1930s and the heyday of the brother duets. Their harmonies shine and soar--an incredibly moving a cappella "Talk About Suffering" stands out--and Rice even sneaks in some masterful hot licks along the way. It remains a milestone in country music. --Marc Greilsamer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Some Great Tunes
The performances on this CD are great. The only beef I have is the CD is so short. It's too bad hey didn't record more tunes.
Rating: - Two Too Much - Skaggs & Rice Were Meant to Collaborate
If you like bluegrass or just great country music, you must get this CD. Each man is a respected master of his instrument - Skaggs on the mandolin and Rice on the guitar. Together, that mastery rises to a new place. With nothing else but the two of them and their instruments, this music expands to a very big place. And, their voices blend beautifully - with Tony's rich baritone and Ricky's crystal tenor. Track #3 is my favorite and provides some of the richest guitar work I've ever heard. But ... Read More
Rating: - Another 5-star review
Perfectly wonderful.
Sounds at least as good as it did in the 80's.
Rating: - Back To Basics
As one who has been critical of Tony Rice's later work (I've used the phrase "bluegrass-lite"), let me say that this is a gem. Tony and Ricky - both undisputed virtuosos - put their heart and soul into the music that they grew up with. Simple, to the point and spactacular. Buy it!!
Rating: - Alpha and Omega
This is the simplicity of honest traditional acoustic music done by two masters of their instruments, who by the way harmonize like old brother teams.
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