Joff Lowson Trio is also back with “All the Bananas,” a bluegrass gem that’s as smart as it is catchy. Renowned for their innovative brand of post-modern bluegrass, the trio fronted by masterly banjo raconteur Joff Lowson relies on wit and rhythm to hold the mirror up to the absurdities of modern life.
“All the Bananas” is a satirical masterpiece. Taking the image of monkeys collecting bananas as a metaphor, the song playfully bears the greed and disorder that dominate our social constructs. It’s a biting critique with an amiable delivery and a banjo.
The song is propelled by spirited banjo picking and rolling basslines, along with the band’s lively harmonies that capture the feel of a packed Appalachian barn dance, while also slipping in swipes at capitalism and indulgence. It’s storytelling as entertainment and the sort of songwriting bluegrass was created to give voice to.
“All the Bananas” is exceptional because it’s both playful and purposeful. The trio’s sound is both timeless and timely, a mix of traditional roots instrumentation with modern wit. There’s a stunning sense of joy and energy throughout the song that Lowson never transforms into anything rote or contrived. Joff Lowson Trio provides just the right soundtrack to keep you laughing and dancing while you wonder what’s going on.
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