Bang Bang Bang (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album)

Bang Bang Bang is the 1999 album from The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The title track reached number 52 on the US Country chart. The track "Down the Road" was originally recorded by Mac McAnally, and would later be a No. 1 in 2008 when he re-recorded it with Kenny Chesney.

This article is about 1999 album from The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. For 1996 Bad Boys Blue album, see Bang Bang Bang (Bad Boys Blue album).
Bang Bang Bang
Studio album by
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Released1999
GenreCountry, country rock, folk rock, bluegrass
LabelDreamWorks
ProducerEmory Gordy, Jr., Steve Fishell, and Josh Leo
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band chronology
The Christmas Album
(1997)		 Bang Bang Bang
(1999)		 Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Volume III
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

The album was originally recorded for Rising Tide Records, which closed prior to the album's release.[2] It was then moved to Decca Records, which also closed. The lead single, which was the title track, originally charted through release on Rising Tide,[3] and charted again after DreamWorks released the album.

Critical reception

A review in Billboard was favorable, calling the songs "entertainingly quirky" and praising the musicianship.[3]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."If This Ain't Love"Jim Lauderdale, Gary Nicholson2:58
2."Bang Bang Bang"Al Anderson, Craig Wiseman3:42
3."Singing to the Scarecrow"Dennis Linde4:30
4."Forget the Job (Get a Life)"Steve Bogard, Rick Giles3:04
5."It's About Time"John Bunzow3:58
6."Down the Road"Mac McAnally2:37
7."Nickel in the Well"Lonnie Wilson, Chris Waters3:22
8."Rent, Groceries and Gasoline"John Bunzow, Harry Stinson3:31
9."Dry Town"Gillian Welch, David Rawlings2:45
10."The Monkey Song"Jimmy Ibbotson2:32
11."Southbound Train"Dennis Linde3:40
Total length:36:39

Personnel
  • Jeff Hanna - vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, slide guitar, 12 string guitar, washboard
  • Jimmy Ibbotson - vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin
  • Jimmie Fadden - drums, harmonica
  • Bob Carpenter - vocals, piano, Hammond B-3, accordion

References

All information is from the album liner notes unless otherwise noted. [4]

  1. Thom Owens. "Allmusic review". Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
  2. "Dreamworks Picks Up Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Album". CMJ New Music Report: 5. April 12, 1999.
  3. "Reviews". Billboard: 24. May 12, 1999.
  4. Bang Bang Bang, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dreamworks DRMS 50125 (1999) CD
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