'Round the Wheel
The String Cheese Incident · 1998
55 min · 11 tracks · bluegrass music
A vibrant fusion of bluegrass, rock, and improvisation that invites listeners to dance and reflect.
Why this album works
'Round the Wheel' solidified The String Cheese Incident's presence in the jam band community, receiving positive critical reception and charting well on independent music charts. Its blend of genres influenced a generation of bands exploring similar fusions of bluegrass and rock, contributing to the growth of the modern jam scene.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Round the Wheel marked The String Cheese Incident's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the live album 'Born on the Wrong Planet.' At this point, the band was gaining traction within the jam band scene, blending diverse musical styles and expanding their fanbase significantly through extensive touring.
- 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 Samba DeGreeley 0:42
- 2 Come as You Are Standout 6:38
- 3 Restless Wind 3:48
- 4 On the Road 3:56
- 5 Road Home 5:07
- 6 Galactic Standout 7:15
- 7 100 Year Flood 6:11
- 8 MLT 6:26
- 9 Got What He Wanted 4:28
- 10 ’Round the Wheel 7:27
- 11 Good Times Around the Bend 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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