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"Still Inside" is a progressive acoustic bluegrass album released in 1981 by the Tony Rice Unit on Rounder Records. The album showcases the instrumental virtuosity of the band, particularly the flatpicking guitar work of Tony Rice. Some of its tracks were later combined with material from the "Mar West" sessions to create the 1987 compilation album "Devlin." The recording is a significant listen for enthusiasts of new acoustic and progressive bluegrass music.
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When was the Tony Rice Unit's album Still Inside originally released?
"Still Inside" was originally released in 1981 on the Rounder Records label. It features the Tony Rice Unit at the height of their progressive acoustic sound. The album's tracks were later partly reissued on CD alongside "Mar West" as the 1987 "Devlin" compilation.
Who played in the Tony Rice Unit on the Still Inside album?
The 1981 album features legendary bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice alongside a core ensemble of progressive acoustic musicians. The core unit on this record includes Jimmy Gaudreau on mandolin and Wyatt Rice on rhythm guitar. This specific configuration created the distinct, driving acoustic sound the record is known for.
What genre of music is the album Still Inside?
The album is firmly rooted in progressive bluegrass and the emerging "new acoustic" music movement of the early 1980s. It heavily showcases Tony Rice's pioneering, jazz-inflected flatpicking guitar style combined with traditional acoustic instrumentation. It pushes the boundaries of traditional bluegrass into complex, progressive instrumental territory.
How does Still Inside relate to the album Mar West?
"Still Inside" and "Mar West" are closely related albums that were eventually combined for a CD release. In 1987, the two records were partly reissued together on CD under the title "Devlin" on the Rounder label. This compilation allowed fans to easily access both phases of the Tony Rice Unit's early 1980s output.
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