The Circuit Riders tightly executed debut recording showcases close harmonies and outstanding instrumental firepower. The pleasantly warm voices of guitarist Greg Luck, Dobro player Jaret Carter and mandolinist Darin Aldridge alternate lead vocals to provide a satisfying mix of tempos and subject matter. There is a straight ahead cover of Neil Young’s dramatic Powderfinger, a poignant love story about a hard-working couple, Katie And Burl, a touching version of Mama, What Does Heaven Look Like There, and Colder And Colder, which deals with a traveling musician’s difficulty in maintaining relationships. Two of my favorites are instrumentals - Carter’s original Pickett’s Charge and one of the best covers I’ve heard of Flatt & Scruggs’ Foggy Mountain Special including an outstanding bass solo from Billy Gee. BMP