1 The Dreaded Spoon
2 Gulf Of Mexico Fishing Boat Blues
3 Across The Rocky Mountains
4 Mandolin Rain
5 Stubb
6 Come On Out
7 A Night On The Town
8 Sheep Shell Corn
9 Hills Of
10 Crown Of Jewels
11 Super Freak

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great music

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: This duo really puts it all together nicely. The lyrics tell a story as well as the music. If you enjoy bluegrass or jazz, this is a nice addition to your music library.

Really fun CD

 Album Rating: (4 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: Long time Bruce Hornsby fan, my wife is from the Shandoah Valley so she made me a fan. Since we live in Appalachia, can't help but know about Ricky Skaggs but I never was a fan until now.

These guys kinda trade songs back and forth. Lots a fun to listen to. "Dreaded Spoon" is one of the funnest but the best is SUPERFREAK. Yes, the Rick James classic.

You gotta hear it...

mandolin rain carries this CD

 Album Rating: (2 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: Unfortunately, I found no other tunes from this duo worth a second listen. Personally, I found the CD disappointing. I guess artists would do well to stick to singing their own hits - once we get accustomed to listening to a successful song - we don't settle for remakes that don't hit the mark.

Super Freaky.

 Album Rating: (4 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: After reading the other reviews here (and there aren't that many), I don't understand what the problems are. You have Bruce and Ricky, two talented musicians, so what's the problem? Hornsby's music has always embraced country and jazz, and Ricky is pure country and bluegrass. I hate country music with a passion, and only Bruce could get me to listen to bluegrass no less!

I liked the cd, I like all the songs, but I wouldn't say it's amazing work (no five stars). I'd like to see them pair up again and see what they come up with. I like the humor in songs like "The Dreaded Spoon", "Come On Out" and "Sheep Shell Corn". Elsewhere, I liked the longer numbers like "Across The Rocky Mountain" and "Crown Of Jewels".

So, this brings it down to Hornsby re-inventing "Mandolin Rain" and "A Night On The Town". "Mandolin Rain" is very interesting. Hornsby changed the key and the tone. I don't know if I like it as much as the original, but I don't mind this version. "A Night On The Town" is good, and I think it is a bit better than the original. In the original Hornsby's singing got lost in the mix, and now you can hear the lyrics more clearly and his voice is up front in the mix.

Lastly, how about a bluegrass version of Rick James's classic groupie sex funked up song "Super Freak". It's, to quote James, 'super freaky'. I don't know if I like it, but it is amusing. It made me wonder what else these two could pull out of their bag of tricks! Maybe a bluegrass version of "Enter Sandman" or "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?!

I think if you are a Hornsby fan you will like this. I can't speak for Skaggs fans since I don't listen to Skaggs music.

Just Unbelievable

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: I saw the CMT show before I bought the album. That was good in some ways and bad in others. Seeing the show I heard the story behind "The Dreaded Spoon" which makes listening to the song more understandable. It's the kind of song only Bruce Hornsby can write. Seeing the musicianship and joy of the musicians transforms itself when I listen to the CD. I wish some of the songs from the show were on the CD, but the more I listen to the CD the more I appreciate the songs that weren't on the show. Now Ricky and Bruce need to come out with a 2 CD live album. I've never heard a piano play with a Bluegrass band, but Bruce pulls it off as if it's the most natural thing in the world. Two great musicians, one great band equals one great TV show and one great album. Hopefully more will come. I highly recommend this album.