Minneapolis based string band quartet Pert Near Sandstone’s fourth album Out on a Spree takes a step back from their newgrass leanings with a solid set of 12 traditional country bluegrass tracks. From well-known classics like “Liza Jane,” “John Henry,” “Stay All Night” to the songs of well-known musicians like American banjo player Charlie Poole’s “Goodbye Booze”, Out on a Spree even has obscure ditties and recordings found during their travels. One song, “Last of Callahan” is a study in contrasts, with the energetic, vigorous fiddle playing a defiant contrast to the story about the author, who, as the lore goes, played it on his coffin and smashed his fiddle just before being hung on the gallows. Out on a Spree, while more traditional than their usual blend of vintage country, folk, and bluegrass, is a good introduction to the band’s old-time sound. – Written by JFelton
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