Old Train cover

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.

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

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