Old Train cover

Old Train

The Seldom Scene

Released

1974

For their fourth release, progressive bluegrass flagbearers the Seldom Scene continued to celebrate the music’s traditions while restlessly expanding those traditions’ boundaries. As on most of their albums, there’s a blend of hardcore traditional bluegrass (“Maybe You Will Change Your Mind,” “Old Crossroads”), old-school country (Hank Williams’ “Pan American”) and more modern, progressive fare including two Herb Pedersen compositions. Lead singer John Starling’s “C&O Canal” is a particular highlight.