Are You Ready

Rockabilly pokes its head out on more than one occasion; a strong Celtic influence bleeds through as well, courtesy of Keelor’s "Phaedra’s Meadow" which features the legendary Paddy Moloney from the Chieftains on the Aeolian pipes and flute. The song’s sparse, spooky opening verse proves to be the disc’s highlight, a musical moment in time that is neither country, nor pop, but shows that the boys of Blue Rodeo continue to take inspiration from a host of styles, ultimately making their own rich, warm musical mélée.--Denise Sheppard