Friday, December 18, 2015

Jeff's Top 10 of 2015 - #1 The Lonesome Trio - The Lonesome Trio

My favorite album this year as well as my #1 album is The Lonesome Trio's self-titled debut.

It was easy for me to initially write this off. A project from Ed Helms (The Office, The Hangover), my first thought was Andy Dwyer playing the banjo. And Helms's voice is unmistakable, don't get me wrong, but the album, from the first minute, shows that this is a serious project with a lot going for it. What I love most about it, though, is how much of a throwback bluegrass album this is. It's a mix of storytelling and humor, of lightness and of some heavy themes. "Appalachia Apologia" feels new and fresh while keeping with tradition, and "Whiskey Drink" is a song that might be my favorite of the year. I still continue being shocked at just how good this is, and upon learning how long these three have been playing together, the only negative is that this is the only album we have to enjoy so far.

Truly the best experience of the year musically for me. You should listen to it below:

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