What makes Untying the Not by The String Cheese Incident notable?

This album is significant for its role in solidifying The String Cheese Incident's status within the jam band community, receiving positive reviews from fans and critics alike. It peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, indicating its commercial appeal and resonating with a growing audience seeking innovative fusion of bluegrass and rock. By the time 'Untying the Not' was released in January 2003, The String Cheese Incident had established themselves as a prominent band in the jam band scene, following their breakthrough album 'Outside Inside' in 1997. This release marked their first studio album since 2001's 'Here on Earth', showcasing their evolution in sound while continuing to explore diverse genres.

Who is Untying the Not for?

Untying the Not works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and flow.

How many songs are on Untying the Not?

Untying the Not has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Untying the Not

The String Cheese Incident · 2003

54 min · 13 tracks · bluegrass music

A vibrant blend of bluegrass, rock, and improvisation that invites listeners to dance and reflect.

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Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Untying the Not' was released in January 2003, The String Cheese Incident had established themselves as a prominent band in the jam band scene, following their breakthrough album 'Outside Inside' in 1997. This release marked their first studio album since 2001's 'Here on Earth', showcasing their evolution in sound while continuing to explore diverse genres.
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 Wake Up 5:46
2 Sirens 5:07
3 Looking Glass 5:44
4 Orion's Belt 2:50
5 Mountain Girl 4:57
6 Lonesome Road Blues 1:24
7 Elijah 2:41
8 Valley of the Jig 4:03
9 Tinder Box 4:24
10 Just Passin' Through 4:46
11 Who Am I? 4:23
12 Time Alive 5:11
13 On My Way 3:01

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What to play next

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One Step Closer

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Outside Inside

2001

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