Disc 01 01. "Leaning on a Travelin' Song" 02. "In the Clear" 03. "Escanaba" 04. "Gild the Lily" 05. "Seven Weeks In County" 06. "Stratosphere Blues / I Believe in You" 07. "Cabin Song" 08. "Don't Be Calling Me (at 4AM)" 09. "Malfunction Junction"
Disc 02 01. "Catch and Release" 02. "Be Your Man" 03. "Gone a Long Time" 04. "It Ain't Before" 05. "My Alice" 06. "Seney Stretch" 07. "MORBUD4ME" 08. "Leadfoot" 09. "Happy Hollow" 10. "The Beginning of the End" 11. "Richard Petty"
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Highway Prayers by Billy Strings, released 27 September 2024.
This version of Highway Prayers comes as a 2xCD. -
BILLY STRINGS Highway Prayers Modern bluegrass superstar Billy Strings has announced Highway Prayers, his first studio release since his 2022 father-son team-up LP Me/And/Dad and his first solo studio collection since 2021's Renewal. The 20-track LP, co-produced by Billy Strings and Jon Brion, is due out on September 2024. CD
"Highway Prayers" on CD presents Billy Strings as one of the most inspiring contemporary voices in acoustic music. Blending bluegrass roots with modern songwriting, this album unfolds like a journey across wide-open American landscapes, where driving instrumentals meet introspective, almost spiritual lyrics. Rapid-fire flatpicking, warm, ringing tones and dynamic arrangements create a constant tension between tradition and innovation. The songs move from high-energy, road-ready tracks to quiet, reflective moments that feel like late-night conversations on a long highway. Carefully sequenced, the album invites you to listen from start to finish, tracing an emotional arc of searching, hope and resilience that matches the title's image of "prayers" carried along the road. The production focuses on authenticity: organic sound, clear separation of instruments and a live-in-the-room feel that lets every note breathe and every solo shine.
Billy Strings has made a name for himself as one of the most technically gifted and emotionally expressive guitarists of his generation in the acoustic and bluegrass world. Known for his explosive live shows and virtuosic flatpicking, he bridges the gap between traditional bluegrass and contemporary jam, folk and Americana influences. His releases and constant touring have earned him a devoted fan base as well as critical acclaim in the roots and bluegrass scene, highlighting his ability to honor the genre's heritage while pushing it forward.
The CD is released by Reprise Records, a label with a long-standing reputation for working closely with distinctive artists and giving them the room to develop their own sound. Over decades, Reprise Records has become synonymous with artist-focused curation and carefully produced catalogues that often span entire careers. The label's experience in overseeing high-quality studio productions and timeless reissues is reflected here in the coherent sound image and the care invested in the mastering and presentation of this CD.
