The Phosphorescent Blues

by punchbrothers

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Wah I have this teacher that always has a collection of vinyls standing on his white board. Every day the collection is different. “This teacher has some great music taste” I would think whenever I passed by. Then one afternoon I saw this album sitting out.

Also Familiarity was recorded in heaven Favorite track: Familiarity.

skoppum Listening to exquisite music like this reminds me there is great beauty in the world. Favorite track: Little Lights.

mronstadt All the songs are in my head quite often, but Julep really comes into my mind the most. Such beautiful melodies, soundscapes and surprise turns. Thank you for making great music, especially for this touring musician to listen to in between gigs/teaching/session work. It makes my day better! Favorite track: Julep.

grauntgront One of the best albums period. Favorite track: Familiarity.

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1.	Familiarity 10:22	buy track
2.	Julep 05:26	buy track
3.	Passepied (Debussy) 03:29	buy track
4.	I Blew It Off 03:06	buy track
5.	Magnet 03:13	buy track
6.	My Oh My 04:18	buy track
7.	Boll Weevil 02:36	buy track
8.	Prelude (Scriabin) 00:57	buy track
9.	Forgotten 04:17	buy track
10.	Between 1st and A 04:15	buy track
11.	Little Lights 04:42	buy track

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Punch Brothers join forces with producer T Bone Burnett for The Phosphorescent Blues. On the album, the band examines modern life, or, as Chris Thile puts it, asks: "How do we cultivate beautiful, three-dimensional experiences with our fellow man in this day and age?” The CBC calls it "triumphant." The Herald Scotland says it's "a quite masterly collection from a quintet of virtuosi [that] deserves to be filed next to the best work of The Beach Boys, Big Star and Richard Thompson. It's that good."

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released January 26, 2015

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punchbrothers Brooklyn, New York

Punch Brothers, named after a Mark Twain short story "Punch, Brothers, Punch!" are comprised of Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile, guitar player Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjo player Noam Pikelny, and fiddler Gabe Witcher. Rolling Stone noted that the quintet seamlessly "blend bluegrass, roots, rock, pop, jazz, and classical to create a unique, contemporary sound." ... more

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Jun 17

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Salina, KS
Jun 18

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Kansas City, MO

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