Steve - I thank you for your comments about the Banjo Special. It was our goal to get some bluegrassers to hear players in the other styles too in hopes of appreciation such as yours.
Everyone's ear is different. David Freeman's review from County Sales was good except, He flat out stated his dislike for the Irish music. The Old Time Herald review stated their dislike for the bluegrass cuts and hailed Brian Taheny as a great player. Sing Out and Bluegrass Unlimited liked the whole deal. Go figure - it'a all in the ear of the beholder.