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If you like the style of music, you'll appreciate this album. They played almost every song off this album and I had to buy it. And if you get the chance, go see them live. I never heard Cherryholmes music until I went to see one of their shows. They are a fantastic live band.
I have all three of their CD's and this may be my favorite. Wonderful lyrics and sound.
She played it enough over school vaca that I think I know all the words now. Cherryholmes just keeps getting better. They are a locomotive that cannot be stopped. Cherryholmes has it all. Got this as a gift for my 19 yr. old daughter.
until you get a good look at their faces on the cover. has emerged as a force on the mandolin, allowing Molly to shine on fiddle.There's a better balance of female/male vocals than "Black and White" had (in my opinion, and this is probably because my favorite singer in the group is Cia).The boy-girl war isn't so much in the forefront.Cons: Cherryholmes has lost its wholesome, family-oriented vibe.The one song on the CD that they didn't write (Devil in Disguise) didn't add.By the way, the title "Don't Believe" catches you by surprise. (The song is actually about not believing everything the world throws at you, not what you think at first glance). Pros: Cia's voice has matured, along with her songwriting ability. B.J.
It seems like they missed the cultural side of Appalachian music all together, but still try to come off like they have it. I liked the wholesome image the family put off, but they (especially Cia and Sandy) look more provocative every time I see them.
They seem unhappy and even Cia looks like she's very sick and feels terrible. On a more personal note, this CD and the band itself doesn't emit the happiness like they used to.
I have mixed feeling about this CD. I'm also disappointed that the purity is gone.
I hope their next CD brings back some of the light that we used to love them for. I love that they're kind of a rock-star type bluegrass band, which is something we've never really seen before, but at the same time, I dislike that they really still seem to be missing the real bluegrass in their songs.
They're overplaying the music, unfortunately, and I believe that's why they weren't selected for IBMA awards this year.
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