Nothing To Lose

Dave Adkins
“Nothing To Lose”
Label: Mountain Fever Records
Joseph
Reviewed 3/12/14

Impressive debut from Kentucky guitarist Dave Adkins. Terrific traditional
bluegrass sound featuring sidemen Wayne Benson (mandolin), Jason Davis
(banjo) and Edgar Loudermilk (bass & harmony vocals).

1 – (2:43) Mistaken Heart* Fine modal song, incredible forceful vocals, wow!
2 – (3:00) Put Some Grass In It* Up-tempo Adkins original, anthem to the greats.
3 – (3:32) Don’t Pray That Way* Really good spiritual original, pretty vocals.
4 – (3:08) Tennessee Twister* Up-tempo lost love tune, really fine vocals here.
5 – (3:29) Silence Is Golden* Slow & soulful song of loss, beautiful.
6 – (2:21) Pike County Jail* Good bootlegger tune, another Adkins original.
7 – (3:35) Tennessee Whiskey* Love overcomes bars & whiskey, nicely done.
8 – (2:57) Moonshine In The Moonlight* Another good bootlegger song, ¾ time.
9 – (3:03) Nothing To Lose Good mid-tempo track, bass seems to be missing.
10 – (4:27) I Can’t Even Walk* Fine gospel tune featuring Adkins & Loudermilk.
11 – (4:16) Pretty Little Liar* Dark song of heartbreak, outstanding.
12 – (2:07) At Least It Wasn’t Life* Fast barnburner, terrific.