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Nickel Creek - This Side

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This Side is Nickel Creek's 2002 album released on Sugar Hill Records, featuring the trio of Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins. Produced by Alison Krauss, the album blended progressive bluegrass with elements of folk, rock, and classical music. It reached #1 on Billboard's Top Bluegrass Albums chart and earned the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 2003, cementing Nickel Creek's position at the forefront of the new acoustic movement.

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Who produced Nickel Creek's 'This Side' album?

The 2002 progressive bluegrass album was produced by acclaimed musician Alison Krauss. It was released on the Sugar Hill Records label and blends elements of folk, rock, and classical music.

Who are the members of Nickel Creek on the 'This Side' album?

The trio consists of Chris Thile on mandolin, Sara Watkins on fiddle, and her brother Sean Watkins on guitar. The album highlights their instrumental virtuosity blended with progressive bluegrass elements.

Did Nickel Creek's 'This Side' win a Grammy Award?

Yes, 'This Side' won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. It also achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums chart.

Is the song 'This Side' strictly a traditional bluegrass track?

No, while the band has strong bluegrass roots, 'This Side' leans heavily into progressive bluegrass, folk, and even rock music elements. The album marks a distinct departure from the strict rules of traditional bluegrass.

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