'Mountain States' by Johnny Bell. On vinyl. Released this year.
If there's such a thing as American Primitive acoustic guitar as a genre .... and there is (as played by John Fahey) .... then this stark, beautiful and haunting recording might be American Primitive banjo.
Banjo melodies played against a background of synth drones, acoustic guitar and fiddle influenced by New Mexico vibes and landscapes. Turn the volume up, close your eyes and you might feel you are there.
It's obvious that the banjo belongs in places besides bluegrass and country music.
The song, 'New Blood' reminds of the final chase scene from the Daniel Day Lewis version of the movie, 'Last of the Mohicans.'
The style of art shown above on the front cover of the album, is also present on the back cover and inner sleeve.
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