Echoes of the Mountains finds the Dry Branch Fire Squad in characteristic form, delivering the hard-driving acoustic bluegrass that Ron Thomasson built the group's reputation on across four decades of performing. Founded in 1976, the Squad became one of traditional bluegrass's most dependable standard-bearers, drawing from old-time gospel, mountain music, and classic bluegrass repertoire. Thomasson's baritone anchors the ensemble's sound, which typically features strong multi-part vocal harmonies alongside clean instrumental work. This 2009 release exemplifies the band's consistency, offering listeners a mature statement from a band that always knew what it was.
Tracklist
- 1 Dixie Cowboy 5:16
- 2 Echo Mountain 3:46
- 3 Rider on an Orphan Train 4:41
- 4 Up on the Divide alt version 3:28
- 5 (You Got To Pray To The Lord) When You See Those Flying Saucers 2:12
- 6 Bring it on Home to Me 4:15
- 7 Little Joe alt version 3:16
- 8 Seven Spanish Angels 3:15
- 9 Stormy Waters alt version 3:17
- 10 O Captain! My Captain! 3:24
- 11 Power in the Blood alt version 2:31
- 12 Rovin' Gambler 4:09
- 13 Grayson's Train 3:08
- 14 Thank You Lord alt version 2:10
