Jim Mills, Bound to Ride - 38m 7s

Tracks & Durations

1. Bound To Ride	2:03
2. Bear Tracks	2:55
3. John Henry Blues	4:13
4. Rockwood Deer Chase	2:50
5. Ain't Gonna Lay My Armor Down	2:43
6. Rebecca	2:58
7. He Came From Carolina (A Tribute to Earl)	3:25
8. There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight	3:30
9. Big Tilda	2:01
10. Poor Ellen Smith	2:31
11. Charley Horse Stomp	2:31
12. Ground Hog	2:12
13. How Great Thou Art	4:06

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Review

On this noteworthy debut, Mills showcases the sparkling banjo playing that he's honed during stints with Doyle Lawson and Ricky Skaggs (who sings lead on the breakneck title track). This is straightforward, hard-charging bluegrass that's more concerned with powerful picking than with innovation. Mills coaxes the goods from stalwarts such as Stuart Duncan (who improves everything he touches), Jerry Douglas, Tim Stafford, and Adam Steffey while proving that he's right at home in such fast company. Mills's own banjo style is steeped in tradition, often featuring distinctive bends and slurs that add considerable character to the sound. Standout instrumentals such as J.D. Crowe's "Bear Tracks," Don Stover's "Rockwood Deer Chase," and Ralph Stanley's "Big Tilda" lead this train down the line. --Marc Greilsamer

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