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1. Someday My Prince Will Come

2. Played Twice

3. Darn That Dream

4. My Funny Valentine

5. Soon

6. Canto Triste

7. I Should Care

8. Masquerade Is Over

9. Some Other Time

10. Alone Together

11. Body and Soul

12. Here's That Rainy Day

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Average customer rating: Their aptitude and diversity appeals to a broad population base

Trail of Aching Hearts The Special Consensus Manufacturer: Pinecastle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: More Behind the Picture Than the Wall Life in a Song Old Photograph Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular New Songs, Old Friends ASIN: B000P0IZUM Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. I'd Like To Wander Back To The Old Home
2. I'm Gonna Love You One More Time
3. Down the Trail Of Aching Hearts
4. Rich Man's Coal
5. Burns Breakdown
6. The Road To You
7. Lift Your Voice In Prayer
8. Josie's Reel
9. Ten Mile Tennessee
10. Blue Skies
11. The Shoe Goes On the Other Foot Tonight
12. Branded Wherever I Go

Customer Reviews:

Their aptitude and diversity appeals to a broad population base.......2007-05-19

Playing Time 35:58 -- By the time a band has made 13 albums over a span of 32 years in existence, they have a pretty darn good feel for what their sound and recipe for success are. They know what works and doesn't. Special Consensus' first ingredient is driving banjo-centric material that allows them to demonstrate their flexibility, creativity and eclecticism with three lead vocalists and solid instrumental prowess. From Chicago, 5-string picker Greg Cahill formed the band back in 1975. Highly respected by his bluegrass peers, Cahill has another hat to wear since 2006 as IBMA's President and Board Chairman. Ron Spears joined up in 2004. In more recent times, experts like guitarist Justin Carbone (originally from New Jersey) continue to reinvigorate the Special Consensus sound. Justin's involvement in their "Everything's Alright" album project helped propel that effort to a Top Ten placing in Bluegrass Now's best of 2004 list. This album also features a couple songs from the repertoire of his previous group called The 2nd Edition.

Special Consensus' recent successful albums have songs from mandolinist Ron Spears ("I'd Like To Wander back To The Old Home" and "Lift Your Voice in Prayer"), as well as a Celtic-flavored piece ("Josie's Reel"), original instrumental ("Burns Breakdown"), something from the traditional bluegrass canon (Roy Acuff's "Branded Wherever" that was recorded by Flatt & Scruggs), and compositions from contemporary tunesmiths ("Ten Mile Tennessee" and "Rich Man's Coal" and "The Road To You").

Special Consensus also looks for repertoire from other genres that can be `grassed up. Take "Down The Trail of Aching Hearts," for example, from Hank Snow's classic country volume. A song that was sung by Marty Robbins, "The Shoe Goes On the Other Foot Tonight," serves as their new regular bass player David Thomas' recording debut as a lead vocalist. A band member since 2006, Thomas hails from Alabama. Or another unique highlight is what has become a signature tune for Special Consensus -- Irving Berlin's classic jazz standard, "Blue Skies." Last but certainly not least, the band's award-winning formula incorporates some key guests to embellish their sound in places. These hired hands include stellar Arkansas fiddler Tim Crouch, talented Dobro-players Rob Ickes and Phil Leadbetter (one cut apiece), and skilled bassists Tres Nugent and Tim Dishman. It's Dishman who get the nod to take a grooving bass break in "Blue Skies." Nugent had been a regular band member but moved back to his Louisiana home to spend more time with family.

The band has a well-established track record of getting songs into the bluegrass and gospel charts, and their albums are among the genre's top recordings. I expect this release to garner just as much notoriety and fame. In a nutshell, it is their aptitude and diversity that make them very appealing to a broad population base. Cahill's Irish ancestry and their regular tours to the U.K and Ireland have also won them a legion of fans across the pond. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

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Consensus: Live in Concert Beyond the Pale Manufacturer: Borealis Recording ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Routes ASIN: B00066K0QM Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

1. Diaphanous Charms
2. Tarrastaman
3. Oy I Like She
4. Variatiuni Lautari
5. Enosereh
6. Moses Nign
7. Bulcharescu
8. Calusari Dance
9. Sha Shtil
10. Whassat
11. Nevestino
12. Reunion
13. Nign 107
14. Skalavaye
15. Mesecina

Average customer rating: All of the ingredients for a "best of 2005" nomination

Everything's Alright The Special Consensus Manufacturer: Pinecastle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Marbletown You Gotta Dig a Little Deeper The Grascals The Company We Keep Good Time Blues ASIN: B0007OP1EE Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. What Will Become of Me
2. Can't Go Back
3. How Many Times
4. Two Minus One
5. The Lights Are Out (But Somebody's Home)
6. Beginner's Luck (inst.)
7. Lord Show Me the Righteous Pathway
8. Everything's Alright
9. She's Walking Through My Memory
10. Old Town Cell (inst.)
11. Carolina Smokey Mountain Home
12. Today Has Been a Lonesome Day

Customer Reviews:

All of the ingredients for a "best of 2005" nomination.......2005-04-08

Playing Time - 37:02 -- Chicago-based Special Consensus' fifth album on the Pinecastle label has all of the ingredients for a "best of 2005" nomination. Many bands nowadays have masterful musicianship and emotionally-charged vocalizing, but few can steal the show the way that Special Consensus does with its engaging arrangements of superior originals that capture classic bluegrass ideas and themes in new material.

After opening with Johnny Williams' "What Will Become of Me," the set progresses through four of mandolinist Ron Spears' songs, three of guitarist Justin Carbone's, and one of banjoplayer Greg Cahill's. Also included are a traditional offering (Today Has Been A Lonesome Day), a Pete Goble/Leroy Drumm piece (She's Walking Through My Memory), and a Carl Jackson/Alan Jackson song (Two Minus One). The latter has a particularly nice hook. The band is rounded out by bassist Tres Nugent, and special guests Randy Kohrs (dobro), Andy Leftwich (fiddles), Josh Williams (mandolin one cut), Tim Dishman (bass one cut).

The ever resourceful band takes its name from the writings of Carlos Casteneda, an anthropologist who wrote about the mystical and spiritual beliefs of a Mexican Indian tribe. "Special consensus" was a Yaqui Indian state of mind where "all the good things in life connect with the good things of the spirit." The band was formed in 1975 by Greg Cahill whose early influences ranged from accordion-driven polka music to Flatt and Scruggs. And having a master's degree in social work no doubt helps one become a bluegrass star too. The band's versatility comes through strongly in the material chosen, mostly with a crisp banjo-centric traditional sound but also well-rounded with some country, Celtic and western swing treats. Ron does most of the lead singing, but Justin sings lead on two of his three self-penned cuts. His third, an instrumental "Beginner's Luck," is a 3-minute pyrotechnical guitar, banjo and mandolin romp. Had it been included, Leftwich's fiddle would've really enhanced that piece like it does with Cahill's dynamic instrumental reel, "Old Town Ceili." Special Consensus' vocal quartet is in the spotlight on Spears' "Lord Show Me the Righteous Pathway," nicely arranged with just guitar and mandolin accompaniment.

Discriminating bluegrass lovers will find plenty to enjoy on "Everything's Alright." This is one artistic and mellifluous album from a very seasoned band with abundant experience, exuberance, energy, and integrity. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

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Our Little Town The Special Consensus Manufacturer: Pinecastle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: All the Roadrunning Taking The Long Way ASIN: B00000DC6C Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

1. Another Day With The Blues
2. Blue In The Blue Ridge
3. Our Little Town
4. Irish Medley (The Traveler/Green Gates)
5. Lonesome Cold Wind
6. Slow Train Through Georgia
7. Silver Dew On The Bluegrass Tonight
8. Journey To My Savior's Side
9. Billy Boy
10. Nothin' But The Wheel
11. Strawberry Point
12. New Jerusalem

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Dynamic banjoist Greg Cahill has added Andrea Roberts, on bass and vocals, and guitarist Chris Walz to the Special Consensus lineup for their second Pinecastle album, a recording that reaches through a wide spectrum of acoustic styles yet remains true to its bluegrass roots. Cahill's inventive banjo rings out from the start on "Another Day with the Blues" and adds classic bluegrass drive on Walz's "Billy Boy." Instrumentals "Irish Medley" and Bill Monroe's "Strawberry Point" highlight individual prowess, while the fine vocal stylings of the band are evident on "Nothing but the Wheel" and "New Jerusalem." Norman Blake's "Slow Train Through Georgia" and the swing tune "Silver Dew on the Bluegrass Tonight" complete a wide-ranging package. --Brian Hollander

Average customer rating: Top Notch Expert flair...musically sophisticated contemp bluegrass Bluegrass and instrumental excellence, with tradition!!!

Route 10 The Special Consensus Manufacturer: Pinecastle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: All American Bluegrass Girl ASIN: B00006AFKM Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

1. Say You'll Stay In My Arms
2. If I Could Only Have Your Love
3. Amy And Trevor
4. Rounder's Spirit
5. This Ain't Alabama, Uncle George (Inst)
6. I'll Believe The Lie
7. Bobby And Sarah
8. Come Unto Me
9. Route 10, Box 782
10. The Old Man In The Park
11. Chahill Special (Inst)
12. Carolina In The Pines

Customer Reviews:

Top Notch.......2003-11-16

I saw Special Consensus play live in Cody, Wyoming last night. What a great show! These guys have it together for sure. The CD is first rate, highly recommended.

Expert flair...musically sophisticated contemp bluegrass.......2002-11-12

The Special Consensus is a masterful and innovative bluegrass quartet that has come a long way since it first started performing in the Midwest in the mid-seventies. Through hard work and perseverance, the dues have long been paid, and this band has now achieved an international reputation as a very solid and popular professional touring band. Their new album features the core group of Greg Cahill (banjo), Josh Williams (mandolin), Tim Dishman (bass), and Jamie Clifton (guitar). They are joined by seasoned accompanists Rob Ickes on resonator guitar, and Ron Stewart on fiddle. My only minor suggestion would've been to add these two guests more prominently into the mix, especially on this album's two instrumentals. "Route 10" contains a diverse variety of songs, best classified as contemporary bluegrass with gospel quartet (Claire Lynch's "Come Unto Me") and swing (Paul Craft's "I'll Believe the Lie") offerings served up with expert flair. Musically sophisticated, these guys know how to infuse infectious energy into their songs and arrangements. Every single cut is a winner that deserves airplay, although the Ron Spears composition "Say You'll Stay in my Arms" and Michael Martin Murphey's "Carolina in the Pines" are probably the two most "special" showpieces that DJs will achieve "consensus" on as deserving places on the bluegrass charts.

On this album, Greg Cahill, originally from Chicago, really tears up his original composition, "Chahill Special," with the other band members also trading off some hot licks to share in the virtuositic fun. Cahill is the original founder of the band and currently serves as the group's senior member. He has assembled some young and flashy talent to give the band a brilliant, fresh sound. Guitarist Jamie Clifton, from Oklahoma, has won several guitar contests including the prestigious Oklahoma State flatpicking championship in 1990. From 1995-2000, he performed with the bluegrass gospel band, The New Tradition, before joining The Special Consensus in 2001. On this CD, Clifton sings lead on three songs (If I Could Only Have Your Love, Bobby and Sarah, and Come Unto Me). He also demonstrates his songwriting skills with "Amy and Trevor," a beautiful but very sad song about a man's family lost as a result of his driving under the influence.

Bassplayer Tim Dishman, from Indiana but with family roots in Alabama and West Virginia, joined The Special Consensus in 1999. He offers his lead vocals to one cut, "The Old Man in the Park," on this project. Finally, mandolinist and primary lead vocalist Josh Williams is a young talent that shows boundless artistic promise. By age twelve, he had won banjo, mandolin, guitar and dobro awards. He joined The Special Consensus in 1999. His self-penned instrumental composition, "This Ain't Alabama, Uncle George," is a hard-driving picker's delight that just makes me want to sit up straight and say "Wow!" Williams sings expressive lead on six of this album's songs. -- Joe Ross, freelance writer, Bluegrass Unlimited magazine

Bluegrass and instrumental excellence, with tradition!!!.......2002-10-30

This album falls back into a more traditional flavor than other efforts. This line up and album have significantly raised the bar. Having seen them live, the quality of musician ship is astounding in this band, the mix really does their vocals and sound justice! The harmonies and lyrics will take you from church to a "honky-tonk" in 50 minutes. This album has a great mix of originals, some that could be classics someday, and covers. Greg Cahill, Josh Williams and Jamie Clifton each have included an original that you will surely enjoy and treasure! See them live if you can, you'll be hard pressed to see a more professional and tight group of musicians anywhere! If you love bluegrass, and country that doesn't need electricity, drums, or tight leather pants, you'll love this album. Can't recommend it enough!

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25th Anniversary The Special Consensus Manufacturer: Pinecastle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004STP0 Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

1. A Long Time Gone
2. The Whistle's Lonesome Sound
3. Sweet Temptation
4. Lone Star (Instrumental)
5. I'm No Stranger To The Rain
6. Walk These Blues Off My Mind
7. I Can't Sit Down (A Cappella)
8. 32 Acres
9. Logging Camp (Instrumental)
10. Mortgages And Dust
11. Cottonfields
12. Stormy Waters
13. Like A Train
14. Bluewater
15. Freight Train Boogie
16. Smith's Reel (Instrumental)
17. That's Heaven To Me
18. When The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
19. Green Rolling Hills
20. Stealin' Away

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Green Rolling Hills The Special Consensus Manufacturer: Turquoise Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001JGA Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

1. Green Rolling Hills
2. Don't Just Stand There
3. Sounds Like A Heartache
4. Heel And Toe Polka
5. On The Highway To Your Heart
6. I Will Whisper Your Name
7. I'll Take Rain
8. Get Up Peter (And Put Your Sandals On)
9. Scoot, Git And Be Gone
10. Stealin' Away
11. Oak Valley Girl
12. Jerry's Breakdown
13. I'm A Goin' On
14. Dream Of A Miner's Child
15. Cimarron

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Consensus Joakim Milder Manufacturer: Opus 3 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Sweden | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Scandinavia | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002475 Release Date: 1995-12-29

Tracks:

1. Someday My Prince Will Come
2. Played Twice
3. Darn That Dream
4. My Funny Valentine
5. Soon
6. Canto Triste
7. I Should Care
8. Masquerade Is Over
9. Some Other Time
10. Alone Together
11. Body and Soul
12. Here's That Rainy Day

Average customer rating:

Seven Years with The Special Consensus Marty Marrone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000S94ISI

Product Description

1 The Passing of the Train 2 Where Dear Friends Will Never Part 3 The Walls of Time 4 Sante Fe Train 5 Take the High Road to Texas 6 Green Rolling Hills 7 Sounds Like a Heartache 8 I'll Take Rain 9 I Will Whisper Your Name 10 Get Up Peter (and Put Your Sandals On) 11 Dream of a Minor's Child 12 Scoot, Git and Be Gone 13 I'm Gone, Long Gone 14 That Old Moonlight 15 The Leaving Train 16 Viva Las Vegas

Average customer rating:

Strong Enough to Bend Special Consensus Manufacturer: Pinecastle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001UAE Release Date: 1996-07-02

Tracks:

1. Candy Mountain
2. Gonna Walk That Line
3. I Wonder
4. Outbound Plane
5. Money Creek
6. Ten Mile Tennessee
7. The Devil Ain't Lazy
8. Strong Enough To Bend
9. Call Me A Taxi
10. How Was I Supposed To Know?
11. Third Coast Breakdown
12. A Penny For Your Thoughts
13. Listening To The Rain
14. I Want My Friends To Pray For Me

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7. From Manhattan to Staten
8. Gladys/Move/Land of the Midnight Sun
9. Hammond Connection
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