Moonsville Collective A Hundred Highways Review by Gary Hill
Hailing from Southern California, this band could pass for an act from Alabama or Mississippi. Their brand of roots music is heavily rooted in the Deep South. It also leans heavily on the early 20th Century. There are things here that do feel a little more modern, but overall, this is very traditional. It’s also quite effective.
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Track by Track Review
Ain’t Got a Home
Bouncy and energetic, this is a downhome bluegrass tune. It’s fun stuff.
Helen Highway
This cut has a line that says “we try to slow thing down.” That’s appropriate because this is a much slower song. It still has the old-time roots music at its core, but it’s a little more mainstream, and a lot lower in tempo.
A Hundred Songs
Mellow folk music is on the menu here. By definition, it’s still roots music, but this ballad feels more contemporary. It’s just acoustic guitar and vocals.
Red Rocking Chair
Old-time country and bluegrass are on the menu here. This is an effective romp.
Long Gone
Bouncy bluegrass styled sounds drive this one with style. There is a real classic vibe at play here. This is one of my favorites on the disc.
Mission Control
This bluegrass instrumental has so much charm. It’s packed full of great instrumental work.
Done Wrong
Stripped back, this is still set firmly in retro roots zones. It’s another classy piece of music. It’s slow and gentle.
Don’t Know Why
Not a big change from the last track, this does feel a little more modern.
You Go Your Way
More energized this has both modern roots music and classic elements at play.
I Like Drinking Beer
Classic sounding music is on the menu here. This is catchy and fun. This has plenty of bluegrass in the mix.
Relax Your Mind This has a bit of blues rock vibe. The bluegrass things are still in place, but this is definitely a change. It’s a fun romp and a great way to end things in style.