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The band's debut disc - Heartbreak Highway - should strike a chord (or two) with traditional bluegrass lovers everywhere.FlintHill's members are longtime friends and bluegrass veterans. Their polish sparkles as they seamlessly mix well-written originals "Every Word You Said" and "One Sided Love," with terrific versions of Tom T. Hall's "How I got to Memphis" and A.P. Carter's "East Virginia Blues."The hallmark of Heartbreak Highway is glorious three and four part harmonies. The combo particularly resonates on gospel gems "Walking, Running, Flying" and "Let Me Tell You About A Man." Throughout, solid musicianship radiates with genuine enthusiasm for the music these pickers love. It all adds up to a wonderful offering of traditional bluegrass from FlintHill." (TW)
Bluegrass Now, November 2004
"Besides being a talented bluegrass band, two of the members of FlintHill are also in the medical profession - Dr. Bobby Jones (mandolin and vocals) and Dr. Dean Jenks (banjo and vocals). Their latest compact disc, Heartbreak Highway, features 13 selections that are an enticing blend of standards and original material. The group's primary asset is the lead vocal of Michael Burgess who contributes several of his own pieces, including "Heartbreak Highway," "Every Word You Said," and "One sided Love." Produced by Darin Aldridge, Heartbreak Highway is a sterling collection of bluegrass from a group whose potential for expansion is limitless."
Les McIntyre Bluegrass Unlimited, May 2004
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