Audio CD review:
The Charlie Daniels Band - Nightrider

The Charlie Daniels Band - Nightrider

Band: The Charlie Daniels Band Title: Nightrider Rating: Release Date: 06 May, 1997 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Texas 2: Willie Jones 3: Franklin Limestone 4: Evil 5: Everything Is Kinda All Right 6: Funky Junky 7: Birmingham 8: Damn Good Cowboy 9: Tomorow's gonna Be Another Day

Customer Reviews Perhaps the perfect Charlie album I received my copy yesterday and was driving around air-guitaring to Birmingham Blues like a high schooler again- remembering a number of old Philly Spectrum performances back in the days when the CDB still played such big Northern venues. I am beyond thrilled that the CDB's "Nightrider" has finally been released on CD. All my CDB (and other) vinyl still follows me through life, but I haven't been able to listen to it for YEARS. What a treat this disc is; no "Bonus" material necessary. "Nightrider" is the perfect mix of bluegrass, blues, rock, jazz, and country influences that showcase the musical versatility of this group. Also the first album with Tom Crain and Charlie Hayward and listening to the interplay between Charlie and Tommy- wow! Barry Barnes ("Fire on the Mountain" guitarist) was no slouch but Tommy Crain just takes the band to another level. The dual drumming of Fred Edwards and Don Murray is smooth, seamless, and Allmans worthy and moves the music along effortlessly. If you are a fan of the Charlie Man and don't have this album you are missing perhaps his best overall studio recording. While most revere "Fire on The Mountain"- and rightly so- for my salt, this has always been the superior record that demonstrates the musical versatility that truly defines The CDB. If you're new to Charlie's music and are one of the millions who simply know him as a fiddle player- boy, are you in for a pleasant surprise! Best, Rick D . Sizzling Country-Rock From Charlie Daniels Tom Crain replaces Barry Barnes on guitar here, thus creating the CDB's classic lineup. NIGHTRIDER is sizzling country-rock by Charlie Daniels and his band. Not only is the playing hot, but so are the songs, which are just as good as anything on FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN. You should buy NIGHTRIDER while you're buying FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, HIGH LONESOME, SADDLE TRAMP, MILLION MILE REFLECTIONS, FULL MOON, and A DECADE OF HITS. Solid and Sizzlin' It's the kind of album you could leave on repeat and it just flows. After hearing Full Moon, Fire on The Mountain, Million Mile Reflections, and many more Charlie Daniels Band albums, I have to say this is my favorite. It's the perfect mix of fast and slow songs. Guitar harmonies and fast fiddle action make this a gem. While this is some great music for taking road trips, drinking, and shooting pool, I'm not so sure I understand what previous comments regarding Charlie hoping this album goes away are all about. I personally e-mailed Charlie regarding this and he said he never made such comments. While he is more active in sharing his beliefs today, this music tells me he found God years ago. This soulful hill-billy rock and blues is not created. It's inspired. You do not know Charlie until you bought this album. . You can see a complete list of all The Charlie Daniels Band discography, or go back to the The Charlie Daniels Band tabs