AlkemestRedux: Baby Billy (Strings) Albums

AlkemestRedux 08.28.26	Digging the new one so far. Feels more introspective as he's grappling with the death of his mom but there are absolutely lots of bluegrass bangers too.
Emim 08.29.26	I need to listen to more of his stuff. Only really know him from the Rick Beato interview. Phenomenal player
AlkemestRedux 08.29.26	Do it Emim! All his albums are great. I gotta check out some more of his live albums too.
jrlikestodance 08.29.26	Where does one start if they want to give Billy a proper chance? My only experience with him was him playing three sets w String Cheese Incident at Red Rocks back in 2022. Dude has undeniable chops
jrlikestodance 08.29.26	I guess Mimsy asked the same question lmao
AlkemestRedux 08.31.26	Hmm I'd say Highway Prayers is probably his most accessible and probably best. If you like more trad bluegrass then his debut is really good. Newest one is a major grower and a lot more introspective and refined. They're all really good though!
AlkemestRedux 08.31.26	The Tiny Desk concert is really great too, and only 22 minutes.
butt. 08.31.26	Hey, you've got Highway Prayers at the top and that's all that matters. Loving the new album!
AlkemestRedux 08.31.26	Yeah buddy! I gave it another listen after doing a discog run and it was pretty apparent hah
Emim 09.11.26	Only tangentially related but have you heard Sierra Ferrell? Her cover of Years by John Anderson is outstanding
Emim 09.11.26	https://youtu.be/_2W8kCk1qnU?is=fG4IdPdnET9MUhYl This performance in particular
AlkemestRedux 09.11.26	I've heard some of her stuff and it rules. I'll check out that performance!
Emim 09.11.26	One of my favorite covers ever. She's such a great vocalist
LouBreed 09.11.26	Leaving a comment to not forget to check it all out
AlkemestRedux 09.11.26	m////
LouBreed 09.29.26	Ok, I've started with T&T, gonna move on chronologically. For now I'll focus only on studio albums. I'll probably do my own list when I'm done, but maybe I'll just rate the albums. I thought about writing a soundoff to each, but who cares about soundoffs these days...
AlkemestRedux 09.29.26	Hey I read soundoffs! I think they're interesting time capsules too. Excited to hear what you think of the discog.
LouBreed 09.29.26	What scares me is that after just one listen I already know how I would approach reviewing T&T. But if (IF) I get to it, it'll be no sooner than the end of autumn, again if I still have electricity and the Internet by then. I'm planning to take a break from reviewing at the beginning of next year, but maybe I'll cover some country before that
AlkemestRedux 09.29.26	That would be a sweet review, it definitely could use one. I really like the debut honestly, it's a solid mix between trad bluegrass with some hints of where he'd go later.
LouBreed 09.29.26	I can already say that I love the virtuosity and the jammy feel the album has. Not a lot prog rock bands can jam this hard
AlkemestRedux 09.29.26	Agreed they absolutely rip! I think part of that might be the bluegrass foundation. Jam circles are a blast but also can be pretty demanding, like hearing what kinds of solos the players before you are taking and then adjusting yours to stand out.