Bean Blossom '79
Bill Monroe · 1980
31 min · 10 tracks · bluegrass music
Lively bluegrass instrumentation intertwines with heartfelt storytelling, capturing the essence of traditional American folk music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Orange Blossom Special — This track stands out with its rapid-fire instrumental passages and vibrant fiddle work, embodying the energetic spirit of bluegrass.
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Molly & Tenbrooks Medley: Little Maggie / Train 45 / Blue Moon Of Kentucky — This medley showcases Monroe's virtuosic banjo playing and intricate harmonies, reflecting his mastery of traditional bluegrass themes.
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Little Cabin Home On The Hill — The poignant lyrics paired with Monroe’s emotive delivery highlight the nostalgic yearning often found in bluegrass storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively showcases Monroe's bluegrass roots but lacks some depth and cohesion typical of studio recordings.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a lively tempo, with the instrumentation prominently featuring banjo, fiddle, and guitar in tight harmonies.
- The live recording captures audience interaction, with applause and cheers punctuating the performances, enhancing the concert atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Little Girl And The Dreadful Snake
A narrative twist occurs when the story shifts from innocence to danger, creating tension in the unfolding tale.
This shift emphasizes storytelling dynamics in bluegrass, illustrating how traditional themes can evolve into unexpected narratives.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro: Theme / John Henry 3:22
- 2 Dog House Blues 3:22
- 3 The Old Mountaineer 2:51
- 4 Little Cabin Home On The Hill 3:12
- 5 Orange Blossom Special 2:30
- 6 Molly & Tenbrooks Medley: Little Maggie / Train 45 / Blue Moon Of Kentucky 4:34
- 7 Rocky Road Blues 2:32
- 8 The Little Girl And The Dreadful Snake 4:20
- 9 In Despair 2:07
- 10 Ya'll Come 2:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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