Iron Horse - Pickin' On The Doors - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

For his latest set of recordings, it felt important to Blair that he make Lostboycrow Inchfeel more like a band,Inch something Blair had begun to do on Valleyheart but sought to expand when working with Chu. Chris Chu, who performs with POP ETC (formerly known as The Morning Benders), built his career touring with '00s indie-pop staples like Grizzly Bear, Death Cab For Cutie, Ra Ra Riot, We Are Scientists, and more, so he was the perfect person to produce the record. InchThat's always been what I love,Inch Blair explains of his musical history spent listening to decades-spanning pop-rock bands like the Beach Boys and Fountains Of Wayne. Through working with one of his musical heroes and good friends, Blair crafted the most expansive, ambitious project of his career.

On Pickin' On Creedence Clearwater Revival Bluegrass Rising, Pickin' On series stalwarts Iron Horse take our favorite Creedence tracks and reimagine them in an authentic bluegrass style. Covering swampy classics like InchProud MaryInch and InchBad Moon Rising,Inch Iron Horse honors the rootsy spirit that defined CCR's unforgettable catalog. The Pickin' On series is one of the most beloved traditions at CMH, and we're so pleased to bring this newest addition to the series, sure to delight listeners of all kinds, and maybe lend a new appreciation for the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Pickin' On Pearl Jam is a collection of some of the biggest and best-loved songs from the Seattle legends reinterpreted through the framework of classic Bluegrass instrumentation and vocal stylings. Series stalwarts Iron Horse are an Alabama-based quartet who've rearranged and performed these new versions of alt-rock classics using earnest sensibilities and traditional technique. There's no winking irony to be found here. Just four guys from Muscle Shoals putting forward an honest, heartfelt tribute to the music of five guys who've never been anything but honest and heartfelt.