Old Train
The Seldom Scene · 1974
34 min · 12 tracks · bluegrass music
A warm blend of traditional bluegrass and folk, harmonizing stories of life and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- warm harmonies for reflection
- for road trips
- nostalgic tales of longing
- easy listening with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer, expansive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Old Train' marked The Seldom Scene's debut album during a time when the band was forging its identity in the burgeoning progressive bluegrass scene. Prior to this, they had gained a following through local performances, but this album represented their first foray into recorded music, showcasing their innovative take on bluegrass.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickel Creek· Punch Brothers· Yonder Mountain String Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Appalachian Rain 2:47
- 2 Wait a Minute 3:39
- 3 Different Roads 2:37
- 4 Old Train 2:22
- 5 Through the Bottom of the Glass 2:33
- 6 Old Crossroads 3:12
- 7 Pan American 2:50
- 8 Working on a Building 3:40
- 9 Walk Through This World With Me 2:09
- 10 Maybe You Will Change Your Mind 2:41
- 11 Travelin' on and On 2:49
- 12 C & O Canal 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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