Hold to a Dream
New Grass Revival · 1987
36 min · 10 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of bluegrass and country, showcasing intricate harmonies and compelling storytelling throughout each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hold to a Dream — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of aspiration and resilience, featuring soaring vocals and a catchy melody that invites listeners into its narrative.
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Before the Heartache Rolls In — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics about love's inevitable challenges, supported by lush instrumentation that deepens its emotional impact.
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Metric Lips — The song showcases the band's innovative approach, merging intricate instrumental solos with clever wordplay, reflecting their signature style of pushing bluegrass boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of lively storytelling
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- warm afternoon gatherings
- intimate moments of connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Hold to a Dream marks New Grass Revival's fifth studio album during a period of growing recognition within the progressive bluegrass scene. The album followed their successful record, When the Sun Goes Down, and demonstrated the band's commitment to blending traditional bluegrass with contemporary influences and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Punch Brothers· Nickel Creek· Greensky Bluegrass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hold to a Dream 3:38
- 2 One Way Street 2:47
- 3 Can't Stop Now 3:56
- 4 I'll Take Tomorrow 2:52
- 5 Before the Heartache Rolls In 4:58
- 6 Looking Past You 2:53
- 7 How About You 4:22
- 8 Metric Lips 4:33
- 9 I Can Talk to You 3:19
- 10 Unconditional Love 3:18
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