After more than 30 years in the business, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band knows a thing or two about making great music. The release of "Bang, Bang, Bang" was delayed by a year because of the demise of Rising Tide Records, but you don't have to be a die-hard Dirt Head to see that this collection is well worth the wait! "Rent, Groceries and Gasoline," "The Monkey Song" and the title track are already road-tested, having been part of the NGDB concert set list for several months while the band closed a deal with the DreamWorks label. Whether it's a pure-fun novelty song like "Monkey" (written and sung by NGDB's Jimmy Ibbotson) or a sweet, romantic ballad like "It's About Time," featuring band member Jeff Hanna in a duet with his wife, Matraca Berg (who co-wrote the Deana Carter smash "Strawberry Wine"), this album is chock-full of soon-to-be-classic Dirt. Aside from the great singing, Bang is also a showcase for the fine instrumental musicianship of Ibbotson, Hanna, keyboard/accordion player Bob Carpenter and drummer/harmonica virtuoso Jimmie Fadden. These "Partners, Brothers and Friends" have long been one of the country/pop world's best kept secrets. They're back and better than ever. Check this one out, you won't be disappointed.
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