"Home Cooking" what is clearly becoming the single on Silveroot’s second album Big Difference is heating up the airwaves across the U.S and Canada with its sassy lyrics and playful vibe. Big Difference lives up to its title in earnest when compared to the first release Full Measure and its all acoustic sound, the group's first widely acclaimed CD. While the cut “Ozone” still holds a firm grip on the groups “previous” sound, this release displays a more developed weave, rich in overtones and complexity. The main reason is the addition of bass, drums and "banjotronics" that places this collection of tunes firmly in the mainstream of Americana. The always stellar songwriting of Patrick Flynn still shines full force on all of these selections, and the musical collaboration of Flynn, Darryl Webb, and Emily Palen, is stunning in its originality and genre busting abilities. Adding to the overall complexity are three tunes with Mardell Mardeaux on violin, that exude another distinct element altogether, and guest vocalist Ilaya, joins Darryl on the powerful “Brazil.” Also included is a song by Darryl Webb’s the late grandfather Bill "Stotle" Smith: "Kansas City Redball."
All this adds up to a fascinating array of musical virtuosity from a most unusual group of versatile players who re-define the bounds of music appreciation in a most enjoyable and convincing way.
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