The Steep Canyon Rangers demonstrate artistic vision, songwriting skills, and the intense desire to create their own sound. The CD is jam packed with appealing original material. They not only honor the sound and soul of traditional bluegrass, but also nudge the music forward in a respectfully new and exciting way. Expressive lead vocals, super tight harmonies, and sparkling musical support showcase a band at the top of its game, especially on A Ramblin’ Man Is A Ramblin’ Man, a groovy Don’t Ease Me In, a marvelous gospel track Be Still Moses, the lonesome feeling Cumberland Moon, a bouncy instrumental Kuykendall, and the insightful Desperate And Blue. There is a lot to enjoy in a wide array of full bodied arrangements. BMP