Pocket Full Of Keys

Dale Ann Bradley
“Pocket Full Of Keys”
Label: Pinecastle Records
Joseph
Reviewed 6/1/15

Exceptional contemporary bluegrass songwriting & playing here, Dale Ann
never sounding better. Guests include Ronnie Bowman, Tina Adair & Jim
Lauderdale (vocals) & Michael Cleveland (fiddle).

1 – (3:52) The Stranger* Beautiful, polished rendition of Dolly Parton song.
2 – (3:32) Til I Hear It From You* Mid-up love appeal, really nicely done.
3 – (4:41) Pocket Full Of Keys* Slow, tender song of self-realization.
4 – (2:46) Ain’t It Funny* Mid-up bluegrass weeper, fine.
5 – (5:04) Rachel Pack Your Sunday Clothes* Slow, healing old resentments.
6 – (3:33) Hard Lesson Road Duet w/Jim Lauderdale, mid, decent.
7 – (2:59) Talking To The Moon* Great mid rendition of Larry Gatlin tune.
8 – (4:39) Sweet Hour Of Prayer Slow, soulful bluegrass gospel, decent.
9 – (5:07) Soldiers, Lovers, And Dreamers* Fine Bradley original family saga song.
10 – (3:39) Sweetheart Of The Pines* Mid-tempo love anthem, sweet.
11 – (4:05) I’m So Afraid Of Losing You Again* Sad, sad love lament, country feel.
12 – (2:44) I’ll Live On Somewhere* Mid-up-tempo bluegrass gospel, fine.