Mountain Tracks: Volume 3
Yonder Mountain String Band · 2004
121 min · 23 tracks · country music
A vibrant tapestry of bluegrass and country, weaving intricate melodies through spirited jams and heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Traffic Jam — This track stands out for its extended improvisation and rhythmic complexity, showcasing the band's ability to blend intricate melodies with spontaneous jamming.
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If There's Still Ramblin' in the Rambler (Let Him Go) — The song captures the essence of wanderlust and storytelling inherent in bluegrass, delivered with a spirited vocal performance and tight harmonies.
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Queen of the Earth — With its engaging narrative and uplifting instrumentation, this track highlights the band's skillful blending of lyrical depth with lively bluegrass rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- improvisational moments that surprise
- playful tunes for group enjoyment
- long tracks for deep listening
- energetic jams for dancing
- nostalgic melodies with warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy singles
- prefer structured, concise albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2004, Yonder Mountain String Band was well-established within the progressive bluegrass scene, having gained significant traction with their previous albums. 'Mountain Tracks: Volume 3' serves as a live compilation capturing their dynamic performances and improvisational prowess, following the success of their prior releases that helped define their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Punch Brothers· Trampled by Turtles· Greensky Bluegrass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bloody Mary Morning 3:14
- 2 Coo Coo's Nest 3:23
- 3 Town 2:27
- 4 If There's Still Ramblin' in the Rambler (Let Him Go) 3:42
- 5 Steep Grade, Sharp Curves / Ramblin' (reprise) 7:05
- 6 Traffic Jam 10:28
- 7 Years With Rose 7:16
- 8 Winds o' Wyoming 4:17
- 9 Traffic Jam 4:36
- 10 Holding 8:56
Disc 2
- 1 Queen of the Earth 3:21
- 2 Train Bound for Glory Land 3:55
- 3 Little Rabbit 7:46
- 4 Left Me in a Hole 5:40
- 5 Old Plank Road 3:01
- 6 Deep Pockets 3:54
- 7 Maid of the Canyon 3:59
- 8 Too Late Now 6:19
- 9 Yee Haw Factor 0:45
- 10 Kentucky Mandolin 8:53
- 11 Peace of Mind 5:30
- 12 Snow on the Pines 8:37
- 13 Peace of Mind 4:06
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