''Reckless'' is the second album by

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, released on September 7, 2010 by Rounder Records.

Critical reception

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's review states that "The Steeldrivers may play traditional bluegrass, but they do it with a style that's informed by outlaw country and rock & roll attitude." Jonathan Keefe of '' Slant Magazine'' writes, "What the SteelDrivers did so well on their self-titled debut, and what they build on throughout ''Reckless'', is incorporate a heavy dollop of traditional blues and

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into their brand of bluegrass." ''

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'' writes that "it’s nice to know that Nashville is capable of putting out something besides more bad pop. Produced by Luke Wooten, whose production on

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’s ''

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'' was the high point of Nashville music in 2000. Highly recommended, especially since you probably won’t hear this band in this incarnation again." John Lupton of ''

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'' begins his review with, "Following the release of their self-titled debut two years ago, the Nashville-based SteelDrivers quickly developed a following for their distinctive blend of bluegrass and blues with a dash of Southern rock"

Track listing

Musicians

*Richard Bailey – banjo *Mike Fleming – bass, vocals *

Tammy Rogers Tammy may refer to: *Tam o' Shanter (cap), a Scottish hat * ''Tammy'' (film series), a series of four films **'' Tammy and the Bachelor'', the first film in the series ** "Tammy" (song), a popular song from ''Tammy and the Bachelor'' ** ''Tammy'' ( ...

– fiddle, viola, vocals * Chris Stapleton – guitar, vocals *

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– mandolin, resonator guitar, harmonica

Production

*Photography by Mickey Dobo *Producer – Luke Wooten,

*Assistant production manager – Donna Winklmann *Recorded by Luke Wooten at

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, Nashville, Tennessee *Mixed and mastered by Luke Wooten at West/Wing/Station West *Lacquer Cut by Anne-Marie Suenram, George Horn at Fantasy Studios *Cover – Scott Billington *Design – Rachel E. Sullivan *Assistant engineer – P.J. French Track information and credits verified from the album's liner notes.

References

External links

The SteelDrivers Official SiteRounder Records Official Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Reckless 2010 albums Rounder Records albums The SteelDrivers albums