Mountain Tracks: Volume 2
Yonder Mountain String Band · 2002
70 min · 8 tracks · country music
A vibrant tapestry of bluegrass harmonies and improvisational spirit, echoing the heart of Americana music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dawn's Early Light — This track features a seamless blend of intricate instrumentation and soaring vocal harmonies, epitomizing the band's improvisational style and musical chemistry.
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Good Hearted Woman — A cover that highlights the band's ability to reinterpret classic country songs through a bluegrass lens, showcasing their versatility and respect for roots music.
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Peace of Mind / Follow Me Down to the Riverside / Peace of Mind — The extended medley exemplifies the band's knack for creating dynamic, evolving soundscapes while encouraging audience participation during live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures energetic live performances with strong improvisation and cohesive flow, appealing to bluegrass fans.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections, particularly in tracks like 'Peace of Mind / Follow Me Down to the Riverside', which showcases the band's musicianship.
- Each track transitions smoothly into the next, maintaining a consistent energy level throughout the performance.
- The instrumentation prominently includes banjo, mandolin, and acoustic guitar, creating a rich bluegrass sound that is both traditional and contemporary.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long improvisational jam sessions
- heartfelt storytelling and warmth
- uplifting moments for gatherings
- reflective listening on quiet days
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced energy
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 20, 2002, 'Mountain Tracks: Volume 2' is the second live album by Yonder Mountain String Band. This album followed their critically acclaimed debut studio album, 'Elevation', and captured the group’s energetic live performances as they solidified their presence in the progressive bluegrass scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Punch Brothers· Trampled by Turtles· Greensky Bluegrass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At the End of the Day 4:38
- 2 Dawn's Early Light 11:05
- 3 Two Hits and the Joint Turned Brown 3:37
- 4 Raleigh and Spencer 5:26
- 5 Good Hearted Woman 4:03
- 6 No Expectations 10:02
- 7 Peace of Mind / Follow Me Down to the Riverside / Peace of Mind 27:18
- 8 Goodbye Blue Sky 3:49
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