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  1. Audio CD: Release Date 2011-10-25
  2. Publisher: Compass Records
  3. Artist: Noam Pikelny
  4. Sales Rank in Music: #16361

Product Review

Noam Pikelny is undeniably the next big thing to happen to the 5-string banjo. A player of unparalleled technique, Noam confounds listeners with his mastery of the instrument. As a member of Punch Brothers he has helped to broaden the awareness of the banjo in the mainstream, earning the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music and a coveted appearance on Late Night with David Letterman in the process.

On his long-awaited sophomore recording, Noam delivers a set that is as dazzling for its virtuosity as it is engaging for its melodic sensibilities. In addition to an all star cast of instrumentalists including Bryan Sutton (guitar), Chris Thile (mandolin), Tim O'Brien (mandolin, fiddle) and Jerry Douglas (dobro), he also shares the spotlight with guest vocalists Aoife O'Donovan (Crooked Still) on a delightful rendering of Tom Waits' 'Fish and Bird' and Tim O'Brien on a re-working of the Henry Thomas classic 'Bob Mckinney'. Other standout tracks include a banjo duet with Steve Martin on the old-time standard 'Cluck Old Hen' and a mind boggling, instrumental powerhouse trio featuring Chris Thile and Bryan Sutton on the original 'Bear Dog Grit'.
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Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Let Noam Sing, October 26, 2011
Mikej - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beat The Devil and Carry A Rail (Audio CD)
Noam Pikelny is a banjo master and this is a great album. An amazing accomplishment for Noam's solo career. The only thing that would have made it better, and I mean really a first class offering, would be to hear Noam's vocals. Noam has the voice of an angel and an amazing range. Let it loose Noam. Let it loose.


3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great one from Punch Brother Pikelny!, October 27, 2011
DJ Joe Sixpack (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beat The Devil and Carry A Rail (Audio CD)
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Noam Pikelny
"Beat The Devil And Carry A Rail"
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A really fun, inventive banjo album from Punch Brothers co-founder Noam Pikelny, who brings back some of the playful puckishness heard in the early 1970s from innovative plunkers like Bill Keith and Tony Trischka. The songs are whimsical yet soulful and compelling and able to stand up to repeated listenings... Indeed, I've had this in rotation for over a week now and I'm still diggin' it. Highlights include collaborations with guests such as Jerry Douglas, Steve Martin and Chris Thile. Tim O'Brien sings on the rollicking topical ballad "Bob McKinney," sounding for all the world like an outtake from Loudon Wainwright's Charley Poole tribute album, and singer Aoife O'Donovan (of the band Crooked Still) illuminates the album with a mystical-sounding version of the Tom Waits'...Read more


2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Banjo Great, October 25, 2011
musicfanatic185 - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beat The Devil and Carry A Rail (Audio CD)
I love this record. Noam Pikelny is right up there with Bela Fleck in my book. Some great guest vocals here too. If you like bluegrass related music, you've gotta have this record in your collection.

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