The Company You Keep
Alison Brown
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Crazy Ivan | Alison Brown | 3:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Rocket Summer | Alison Brown | 5:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Road West | Alison Brown | 5:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Drawing Down the Moon | Alison Brown | 5:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Under the (Five) Wire | Alison Brown | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Rain or Shine | Alison Brown | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Over Nine Waves | Alison Brown | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Forky On the Water | Alison Brown | 5:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Clean Plate Club | Alison Brown | 2:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Waltz for Mr. B | Alison Brown | 3:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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iTunes Review
For decades, Alison Brown’s style of banjo has constituted its own subgenre, neatly straddling the lines between bluegrass and jazz. Her recent releases have introduced new subtleties, making her even harder to pigeonhole (though no less easy to enjoy). The Company You Keep is a typically engaging and occasionally challenging album, embroidering her melodies with quirky chord choices and rhythmic nuances. Brown’s jazzier side comes through in songs like “Crazy Ivan” (distinguished by its exotic feel and odd meter), “The Road West” (an uplifting tune suggestive of a soundtrack cut), and “The Clean Plate Club” (crisply moving to a ‘30s-style groove). The rippling “Under the (Five) Wire” gives her bluegrass roots more exposure, while the lullaby-like “Drawing Down the Mood” and the traditional “Forky On the Water” are tinged with Celtic shadings. As ever, Brown emphasizes taste over speed in her playing, finding sympathetic support from the likes of bassist/husband Garry West and pianist John R. Burr. The Company You Keep is a class act from start to finish.
Customer Reviews
The Company You Keep
Had the privilege of seeing Alison in concert at The Grand Ole Opry this week, and I just loved her music. This album is so unique. Even those not fond of country music will enjoy it.
Serendipitous Banjo
I read a review of this album in the June 2009 edition of Banjo Newsletter and took a chance on buying without listening to any tracks. I am so pleased with this purchase and as a budding banjo player myself I am inspired by the smoothness and creativity in Alison's playing. If you like Bela Fleck you will love this smooth jazzy album with occasional hints of a Bluegrass heritage. This music leaves you feeling good after listening.
Biography
Born: August 7, 1962 in Hartford, CT
Genre: Country
Years Active: '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Alison Brown
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Homeward Bound | Stolen Moments | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Get Through It | Hands Across the Water | 4:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Everyday I Write the Book | Fair Weather | 3:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Drawing Down the Moon | The Company You Keep | 5:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Road West | The Company You Keep | 5:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Sound of Summer Running | Stolen Moments | 4:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Crazy Ivan | The Company You Keep | 3:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Over Nine Waves | The Company You Keep | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Under the (Five) Wire | The Company You Keep | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Forky On the Water | The Company You Keep | 5:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- $9.90
- Genres: Country, Music, Singer/Songwriter, Bluegrass, Contemporary Bluegrass, New Acoustic, Contemporary Country, Traditional Bluegrass
- Released: Apr 07, 2009
- ℗ 2009 Compass Records Group
