1 Little Martha
2 Patrick Meets the Brickbats
3 Footsteps Fall
4 Monkey Let the Hogs Out
5 Lookout for Hope
6 Cave Bop
7 Senia's Lament
8 The Wild Rumpus
9 The Sinking Ship
10 In the Sweet By & By
11 The Suit

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yawn - avoid this dull solo effort

 Album Rating: (3 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: I feel really bad about this review. Jerry Douglas is a talented musician who has brought joy to the ears of countless listeners. When it comes to the 'A' list of dobro players, it's short -he's the only guy on it (since Cal Harris is still undiscovered). Douglas' twelve Grammys confirm this greatness. Almost all of the happiness that he has spread has been in the capacity as an accompanist. That written, he should stick to being an accompanist since his own musical vision is not worth sharing. As with his live shows, "Lookout for Hope" is bland and uninspiring. You'll be sadly disappointed if you're looking for the quality of music that Douglas plays with the likes of Sam Bush and Tony Rice. I came to this disc as an Americana enthusiast and a Frisellian; 'Lookout for Hope' is after all a Bill Frisell song. Jerry Douglas played on "Nashville," one of Bill's greatest albums. Even though Douglas jams out the title track, it somehow manages to get old quickly. The song writing is mediocre and with the exception of the title track, the song selection is unrewarding. Appreciate Douglas' incredible contributions as an accompanist but avoid this dull solo effort.

Terrific music and very fun

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: It's hard to find fault with this eclectic recording which touches on many styles ranging from bluegrass (of course) to jazz.

If you're a bluegrass fan, you probably have this. But, if you're a fan of jazz, or improvised music in general, I highly recommend this.

Jerry Douglas is one of the most musical players around on any instrument. He can play very moving lyrical lines, and cook like no ones business. On this disc, you'll get to hear plenty of both.

Shawn

Hottest Dobro on the Planet!

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: Jerry Douglas--awesome!

This CD is so hot that it is worth the purchase if only for the sake of two songs--"Little Martha," the Allman Brothers classic tune, here done by Jerry's overdubbing playing harmony to himself; and "Senia's Lament," one of the most gorgeous dobro melodies I have ever heard.

Enjoy!

More than suits this Alison Krauss fan...

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: For the fans of Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas will be very familiar,
and his dobro sound will have grown on you to the point that you
will enjoy this album containing several instrumental songs. I've been
surprised, though, how many artists Jerry has backed, all the
way back to Emmylou Harris' "Roses in the Snow" album of 25 years ago.

I particularly enjoy the last song of this album, "The Suit", which has lead vocals by James Taylor. Enjoy!

A superlative effort from a Dobro virtuoso.

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: Perhaps Jerry Douglas is best reviewed by someone who plays the Dobro rather than relying on the opinion of those who relegate the instrument to providing backup for a singer. This offering showcases Jerry's prodigious abilities on everything from traditional to jazz with a little Eastern flavor to season the mix. With the James Taylor rendered closing song, "The Suit", being one of my favorite. This is probably not a CD for everyone, most certainly not for someone who doesn't appreciate the sound of the lap-style resonator guitar. Those of us who have a genuine interest in this genre will be more than satisfied.