Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver are one of the most respected bands in contemporary bluegrass. They're highly decorated with awards and accolades, and they've earned every single one. Lonely Street is a welcome addition to the band's canon of albums, spotlighting their skillful vocal harmonies and exceptional instrumental performances.
Finest Moments on 'Lonely Street'
The whole album kicks off with one of the collection's best songs, "Monroe's Mandolin" (purchase/download). Later comes a terrific vocal turn on "Johnny and Sally" (purchase/download), featureing Darren Beachley's great lead vocals (Lawson and Carl White on harmonies)."Down Around Bear Cove" (purchase/download) is a fantastic instrumental that the liner notes attributes to Josh Swift (resophonic guitar) and co-written with Lawson. Lawson's mandolin, Brandon Godman's fiddle, and Swift pull of some pretty impressive, incredibly tight arpeggios.
Although Lonely Street is chock full of fantastic performances, it all culminates with a terrific gospel tune, "When the Last of Our Days Shall Come" (purchase/download). Not only are Beachley's vocals at peak form here, but the song also shows off the exquisite instrumental skills of Lawson, Swift, and the rest of the band.
