Scenic Roots
The Seldom Scene · 1990
34 min · 12 tracks · bluegrass music
A vibrant blend of traditional bluegrass with heartfelt storytelling and intricate harmonies that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth
- steady pacing for easy listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- heartfelt themes of longing
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Scenic Roots' marked The Seldom Scene's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, 'The Old Train.' This period saw the band rejuvenate their sound while maintaining their roots in classic bluegrass, showcasing both veteran prowess and new energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickel Creek· Punch Brothers· Yonder Mountain String Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You Ever Change Your Mind 2:07
- 2 Lost in a Memory 3:41
- 3 The Wrath of God 2:34
- 4 Before I Met You 3:14
- 5 Red Georgia Clay 2:26
- 6 I've Cried My Last Tear Over You 2:59
- 7 Not in My Arms 2:25
- 8 Highway of Heartache 3:18
- 9 Long Black Veil 4:14
- 10 Last Call to Glory 2:40
- 11 Distant Train 2:25
- 12 How Mountain Girls Can Love 2:06
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