The Price Sisters A Heart Never Knows (CD)

(Rebel Records) 12 tracks, digisleeve

Released in 2018, at just 23 years old, twin sisters Lauren and Leanna Price are poised to become the torchbearers for traditional bluegrass as it enters its eighth decade. While their playing is deeply rooted in the classic style of Bill Monroe, their smooth, polished sibling vocal harmonies give the music a fresh, contemporary edge. The Price Sisters' second release, A Heart Never Knows, is an accomplished blend of obscure gems from pioneers like the Carter Family and the Delmore Brothers, paired with stunning new songs from some of today's best songwriters. There's something for everyone, from the driving bluegrass of 'Love Me or Leave Me Alone' and 'Remembrance is a Golden Chain' to the mournful country song 'If I'm Gonna Be Lonely', the lush waltzes 'God's Beautiful Hills' and 'Raindrop Waltz' and the old-time gospel trio 'Get on the Main Highway'. Leanna and Lauren let off steam in the joyful duet “Singing My Troubles Away”, driven by Sutton's flawless guitar playing. With “The Lee Wedding Tune”, the sisters pay homage to their mentor Bill Monroe. They were thrilled to be allowed to play on instruments lent to them by Hall of Fame member Bobby Osborne (a 1924 Lloyd Loar mandolin and a violin that belonged to Monroe's sideman Kenny Baker). The powerful and haunting “Widow of the Mountain” sounds both ancient and modern, with subtle accents provided by cello and dobro. With well-chosen songs, creative arrangements, impeccable musicianship and outstanding vocal harmonies, A Heart Never Knows confirms that The Price Sisters have arrived and that the future of bluegrass is in good hands!