The Steeldrivers – Reckless LP

The SteelDrivers – Reckless LP

Original 2010 Album • Vinyl LP • 12 Tracks • Rounder Records • Bluegrass / Americana / Country

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Reckless is the second studio album by American bluegrass band The SteelDrivers, originally released on September 7, 2010, through Rounder Records. The album captures the group at a defining moment in its early career and remains a celebrated recording in contemporary bluegrass and Americana.

For fans of Chris Stapleton, Reckless holds particular significance. It was the final SteelDrivers studio album to feature Stapleton as the band's regular lead vocalist and guitarist, before he went on to become one of the most acclaimed artists in modern country music.

Formed in Nashville, The SteelDrivers developed a distinctive sound combining traditional bluegrass with blues, country, Southern soul and Americana. Their music is characterised by powerful vocal harmonies, exceptional acoustic musicianship and vivid storytelling.

The line-up on Reckless features Chris Stapleton on vocals and guitar, Tammy Rogers on fiddle and vocals, Mike Henderson on mandolin and other string instruments, Richard Bailey on banjo and Mike Fleming on upright bass and vocals.

Opening track The Reckless Side Of Me immediately demonstrates the band's energy and remarkable instrumental chemistry. Good Corn Liquor follows with a driving, blues-influenced arrangement that provides a perfect setting for Stapleton's distinctive, soulful voice.

One of the album's most memorable performances is Where Rainbows Never Die. Combining heartfelt lyrics with beautiful vocal harmonies, the song highlights the emotional depth and expressive power of the group.

The Price and Can You Run further showcase the band's ability to combine traditional bluegrass instrumentation with dramatic, contemporary storytelling.

The second side includes You Put The Hurt On Me, Midnight On The Mountain and Guitars, Whiskey, Guns And Knives, moving between energetic rhythms, darker lyrical themes and impressive instrumental performances.

Closing track Ghosts Of Mississippi is a particularly powerful composition, drawing upon the musical traditions and complex history of the American South.

Produced by Luke Wooten and The SteelDrivers, Reckless received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album, reinforcing the band's reputation as one of the most innovative acts in modern bluegrass.

Featuring all twelve original album tracks, this LP is an outstanding addition to any collection of Chris Stapleton, bluegrass, country, Americana and Southern roots music.

Tracklist

Side A

The Reckless Side Of Me

Good Corn Liquor

Where Rainbows Never Die

The Price

Can You Run

Peacemaker

Side B

You Put The Hurt On Me

Midnight On The Mountain

Guitars, Whiskey, Guns And Knives

Angel Of The Night

Higher Than The Wall

Ghosts Of Mississippi

Specifications

Artist: The SteelDrivers

Title: Reckless

Format: LP

Number of records: 1

Number of tracks: 12

Original album year: 2010

Original release date: September 7, 2010

Original label: Rounder Records

Genre: Bluegrass / Country / Americana / Southern Roots / Country Blues

Lead vocals and guitar: Chris Stapleton

Fiddle and vocals: Tammy Rogers

Mandolin: Mike Henderson

Banjo: Richard Bailey

Upright bass and vocals: Mike Fleming

Production: Luke Wooten and The SteelDrivers

Special features: Final SteelDrivers studio album featuring Chris Stapleton as the band's regular lead vocalist

Recognition: Grammy-nominated album

Highlights

The second studio album by The SteelDrivers

Featuring Chris Stapleton on lead vocals and guitar

Stapleton's final studio album as a regular member of the band

12 outstanding bluegrass and Americana tracks

Includes Where Rainbows Never Die

Featuring The Reckless Side Of Me and Good Corn Liquor

Powerful closing track Ghosts Of Mississippi

A distinctive blend of bluegrass, blues and Southern soul

Produced by Luke Wooten

Grammy-nominated for Best Bluegrass Album