The Storm Still Rages

The Storm Still Rages

ASIN: B00005K9SJ

Track Listings

1. Cry of the Whippoorwill

2. Is the Grass Any Bluer

3. Don't Lie

4. Drivin' Nails in My Coffin

5. I'm Not Over You

6. Bluegrass Express

7. Just Someone I Used to Know

8. On Solid Ground

9. Each Season Changes You

10. My Sweet Love Ain't Around

11. You Don't Love God If You Don't Love Your Neighbor

12. When the Angels Sing

13. Martha White Theme

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
In recent years, Missouri-born Rhonda Vincent has become one of a handful of extraordinary singers whose voices personify the grace, power, and poetry of contemporary bluegrass music. The 13 exquisite cuts on Storm Still Rages (which she produced, and on which she is joined by luminaries like singers Alison Krauss and Sonya Isaacs, and guitarist Bryan Sutton) is a worthy follow-up to 2000's critically acclaimed Back Home Again, which marked Vincent's return to bluegrass after a foray into mainstream country. Whether on a rousing tribute to the late Bill Monroe ("Is the Grass Any Bluer"), spirited bluegrass reprises of honky-tonk classics ("Drivin' Nails in My Coffin" and Hank Williams's "My Sweet Love Ain't Around"), a sterling Vincent original ("On Solid Ground"), or a fervent, old-timey gospel number (Carl Story's "You Don't Love God if You Don't Love Your Neighbor"), Vincent reminds us what great singing, and great modern bluegrass music, is all about. --Bob Allen

Tracks:

Cry Of The Whippoorwill
Is The Grass Any Bluer
Don't Lie
Drivin' Nails In My Coffin
I'm Not Over You
Bluegrass Express
Just Somone I Used To Know
On Solid Ground
Each Season Changes You
My Sweet Love Ain't Around
You Don't Love God If You Don't Love Your Neighbor
When The Angels Sing
The Martha White Theme

Amazon.com

In recent years, Missouri-born Rhonda Vincent has become one of a handful of extraordinary singers whose voices personify the grace, power, and poetry of contemporary bluegrass music. The 13 exquisite cuts on Storm Still Rages (which she produced, and on which she is joined by luminaries like singers Alison Krauss and Sonya Isaacs, and guitarist Bryan Sutton) is a worthy follow-up to 2000's critically acclaimed Back Home Again, which marked Vincent's return to bluegrass after a foray into mainstream country. Whether on a rousing tribute to the late Bill Monroe ("Is the Grass Any Bluer"), spirited bluegrass reprises of honky-tonk classics ("Drivin' Nails in My Coffin" and Hank Williams's "My Sweet Love Ain't Around"), a sterling Vincent original ("On Solid Ground"), or a fervent, old-timey gospel number (Carl Story's "You Don't Love God if You Don't Love Your Neighbor"), Vincent reminds us what great singing, and great modern bluegrass music, is all about. --Bob Allen

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Bluegrass Music.......2007-01-01

I keep coming back to this CD when I need a traditional bluegrass fix. This CD has many traditional songs with a contemporary feel. I saw Rhonda play live when this was her currenlty released CD. I was hooked. She is just as good live as recorded. I particularly enjoy "Don't Lie" with the harmony vocals from her brother Darrin. "Cry of the Whippoorwill" is a great exapmle of Rhonda's writing skills. Buy this CD, you will fully enjoy it.

Stellar album.......2005-12-14

Rhonda Vincent is by far, the finest voice in bluegrass today. It is impossible for any review to do her voice justice; her delivery and crystal clear lonesome sound leaves the competition in the dust.....and that goes especially for another (more famous) female "bluegrass" performer that has long lost her way (are you listening Ms Krauss?). Rhonda's performance on "The Storm Still Rages" will send chills down your spine, and if you have any appreciation for real bluegrass and country music, this cd will flat knock you out. I have tried to pin down her influences, but yet, her voice is so unlike any of the pioneers of bluegrass, yet is instantly recognizable. This is the voice of the rolling hills of Virginia, or the gray, hazy, mountains of the Smokies, or the dark hollows of Kentucky and West Virginia. I hope she stays true to her sound; Lord knows, we need it. This album is just plain outstanidng, but there are a few "stand-outs" that deserve special mention. "Is The Grass any Bluer" is a brilliantly penned and delivered song revering Mr Bill Monroe; "Driving Nails in My Coffin" is the finest cover of this Ernest Tubb tune yet; "You Dont Love God..." is a beautiful gospel song that is reminiscent of summer Camp Meetings; but the finest, is by far, "I'm Not Over You" which showcases Rhonda's voice perfectly. Forget the current "NewGrass" being pushed today, and get back to the basics and tradition of true Bluegrass music. And, if you want to hear how a Martin Flat Top is played, this album will deliver!!!! A++++

Brilliant work from one of bluegrass's finest!.......2005-04-30

Rhonda Vincent's album The Storm Still Rages is nothing short of spectacular!. Rhonda not only demonstrates her incredible angelic voice, but her prowess on the mandolin. Her playing is spectacular!. From start to finish, this is a brilliant, well-produced album!. The first cut Cry of the Whippoorwill, is catchy and instantly singable. Kenny Ingrams banjo starts this track off, drawing you in. The tribute to Bill Monroe Is The Grass Any Bluer is touching, especially since I read that Rhonda got to meet the legendary Monroe on her birthday. Don't Lie is one of my favorite songs with the chorus: "Just go ahead and say goodbye, but don't lie". The up tempo Driving Nails in My Coffin is heartbreaking, and tells a story of a woman alone drinking herself to death because she can't forget her true love. I'm Not Over You is gorgeous with beautifully tight harmonies and Hunter Berry's signature grunting fiddle. Every song on this disc is a winner but my personal faves are: Cry of the Whippoorwill, Don't Lie, Solid Ground, I'm Not Over You, Driving Nails in My Coffin and My Sweet Love Ain't Around. If you love bluegrass, buy this disc. If you want to hear stellar musicians perform buy this disc! And if you have never heard of Rhonda Vincent, this disc will be played over and over again! It's in rotation in my CD player right now!.

Rhonda is Fantastic!.......2004-01-24

As always, Rhonda is terrific!

Rhonda sets fast pace with high-energy bluegrass.......2003-03-15

With a stellar cast of musicians including herself on mandolin, Rhonda sings as good as ever on this collection of upbeat songs. She is a friend and fan of Dolly Parton, so it is no surprise to see that she chose to record a couple of songs previously recorded by Dolly.

There are occasional slow songs, like Don't lie, but the bulk of this album is full of up-tempo, driving bluegrass, such as Bluegrass express and an excellent tribute to Bill Monroe (Is the grass any bluer?).

Just someone I used to know was a country top ten hit for Dolly as a duet with Porter Wagoner, although it had previously been a country top ten hit for George Jones with the title A girl I used to know. Porter and Dolly also recorded Each season changes you, another song Rhonda covers here. Rhonda does both of these songs at a faster pace than Porter and Dolly, in keeping with the mood of the album. These changes work well, but change the meaning of the songs subtly.

With Rhonda having recorded a series of very high quality albums over the previous decade, I didn't think there was any room for improvement, but this might just be the best of the lot.

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