Runaway Freight

CD Review 'Welcome Aboard'

Runaway Freight’s new album Welcome Aboard conjures up images of trains and carriages running out of control down a railway track but, these boys are in full control.

The band is from Tennessee and have been together since 2003. The group (pictured) comprises Sam Morgan on bass, Justin Ford on dobro, Chris Smith on banjo, and Matt Ford on guitar, and presents some great arrangements on a host of traditional songs and a few original songs from band members on this, their latest release called, Welcome Aboard.

Runaway Freight, have an enormous amount of fun with their music on this CD, and strong guitar work from Matt Ford sets the overall sound for the band, which crosses on occasion from traditional to modern bluegrass.

The group features some original songs; Streets of Gold and Come as You Are that have been written by Chris Smith, while Matt Ford has credits for He’s Always There and It Is God.

All members of the band share the lead vocals and contribute to the strong harmonies. This gives the album variety, and provides the band an opportunity to showcase their skills vocally and instrumentally.

In short a great album. Visit their website to catch some of their music and merchandise and while you're there order a copy of Welcome Aboard online.

TRACK LIST
1. Welcome Aboard
2. He's Always There
3. Streets of Gold
4. Meeting at the Building
5. Welcoming Tomb
6. Washed in the Blood of the Lamb
7. Amazing Grace
8. Good Ole Gospel Music
9. I Am A Pilgrim
10. Come As You Are
11. Celebrate the Name of Jesus
12. It Is God
13. Close Encounters (of the Holy Kind)
14. Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning