"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing; Swallowtail Jig" The favorite "lost" hymn is paired here with a quick Irish tune and both are set at a near break-neck pace. Okay I exaggerate. In any case, the two are fused together seamlessly and it makes one want to get up and dance a jig.

"Lead Kindly Light" receives a slightly uptempo treatment and is familiar when caressed by Becca's sweet voice.

"In Humility Our Savior (Hyfrydol)" gets a stunning four-part cello treatment, all arranged and played by Liz Davis.

"Be Thou My Vision" is an Irish song from the 1920s, but don't let it fool you. It's no antique.

"How Long O Lord" was dedicated in the liner notes to the Nauvoo Saints. It's a sad hymn that last appeared in the 1948 LDS hymnal (the brown one). It gets a Celtic style treatment here, and once again Becca's clear voice is lovely.

"Praise to the Man (Nauvoo version)" is restored to the original melancholy melody that served as the eulogy to Joseph Smith. And it's one that pulls at the tear ducts.

"This Earth Was Once a Garden Place (Adam-Ondi-Ahman)" is familiar as Hymn No. 49 in the 1985 LDS hymnal, but gets the trademark Fiddlesticks treatment, it's been Celticized.

"St. Basil's Hymn" is a Greek Christmas hymn that gets a lovely treatment on dulcimer, fiddle and cello. It evokes the sensation of bells being rung in the countryside. It's gorgeous.

"A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" wrenches the heart with its sad tune.

"All is Well/Come, Come Ye Saints" was restored to its original melody and one verse from its original text is also used here. The liner notes indicate that the hymn has a longer history than just that of the Mormons. The additional text comes from the older version of the melody.

"How Can I Keep From Singing" is a Shaker hymn that gets Celticized, but still feels familiar.

"Be Still My Soul" gets an ethereal treatment that is absolutely stunning.

"If You Could Hie to Kolob" is given the Fiddlesticks treatment but is kept at the slower pace we're familiar with now. The notes state that this was originally a drinking song. Not exactly what one wants to think of when singing the deep lyrics.

"For the Beauty of the Earth" isn't restored to its original, but rather is sung in a different version that sounds oriental and it's very interesting.

"Scotland the Brave; Salt Creek" gets an uptempo pairing with an American fiddle tune. Get out your dancing shoes for this one.

"Amazing Grace" is a simple a cappella rendition done with Becca on the melody and Katie doing the harmony. Beautifully done.

There are five bonus tracks on the CD along with expanded liner notes. They're in mp3 format and for some reason I couldn't retrieve the sound on all of them. However the one I did hear was worth the trouble of retrieving.

The Fiddlesticks are reliably good. You can always count on getting good quality music and interesting notes in the liner. I rate this album a solid five stars. It is excellent all around.

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Dacia A. Blodgett-Williams

* Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing/Swallowtail Jig
* Lead Kindly Light
* In Humility Our Savior (Hyfrydol)
* Be Thou My Vision
* How Long O Lord
* Praise to the Man (Nauvoo Version)
* This Earth Was Once a Garden Place (Adam-Ondi-Ahman)
* St. Basil's Hymn
* A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
* All Is Well/Come, Come Ye Saints
* How Can I Keep from Singing
* Be Still My Soul
* If You Could Hie to Kolob
* For the Beauty of the Earth
* Scotland the Brave/Salt Creek
* Amazing Grace

MP3 Bonus Tracks
* Amazing Grace (Reprise)
* Nearer My God to Thee
* Poor Wayfaring Stranger