One Step Closer
The String Cheese Incident · 2005
53 min · 13 tracks · bluegrass music
A vibrant blend of bluegrass, rock, and improvisation that invites listeners to dance and reflect.
Why this album works
This album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart, marking a significant achievement for the band. It also received positive reviews from various music publications, highlighting its successful blend of different musical styles and its appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers alike, reinforcing The String Cheese Incident's position within the jam scene.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels reflective, thoughtful listening sessions inviting dance and movement
- Context
- Released in the early months of 2005, 'One Step Closer' is The String Cheese Incident's fifth studio album. At this point in their career, they were building on their established reputation as a leading band in the jam band scene, following their critically acclaimed 2003 release 'Untying the Knot'. This album further solidified their unique sound by incorporating diverse influences while showcasing their live performance energy in studio form.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Old Crow Medicine Show· The Carolina Chocolate Drops
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Give Me the Love Standout 3:33
- 2 Sometimes a River Standout 5:20
- 3 Big Compromise 4:26
- 4 Until the Music's Over Standout 4:48
- 5 Silence in Your Head 3:40
- 6 Farther 4:00
- 7 Drive 3:53
- 8 Betray the Dark 2:28
- 9 45th of November 4:26
- 10 One Step Closer 3:30
- 11 Rainbow Serpent 3:57
- 12 Swampy Waters 4:59
- 13 Brand New Start 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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