Monday, July 16, 2012

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band- Hold On

Hold On
With such great songs as Fishing in the dark (a number one country hit) and Baby's got a hold on me (from which derives the album title), this album shows the boys in fine form.

On this album, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band demonstrate their ability to perform upbeat, fun songs including the two already mentioned as well as Angelyne, Keeping the road hot and Oh what a love, all of which are brilliant. On the other hand, they can also perform ballads superbly. Among these, I particularly like Blue ridge mountain girl and Dancing to the beat of a broken heart, but the others (Joe knows how to live, Oleanna, Tennessee) are all very enjoyable.

This may not be as highly regarded as some Nitty Gritty Dirt Band albums, especially those in the Circle series, but it shouldn't be overlooked. If you enjoy great country music, whether or not you're a committed Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fan, you'll probably love this album.

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