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 - Bluegrass for YankeesI have lived in the North most of my life, but recently lived in Nashville, TN for a number a years. During that time I grew to appreciate bluegrass. OCMS is an excellent album, especially if you did not grow up listening to bluegrass. OCMS is bluegrass in the traditional sense, but it has a new generation feel to it. I found myself listening to this album over and over again, despite strange looks from the Yankee folks. Rating:  - An excellent debut from musicians who know their craftOK, I start with an admission - I've never been a country music or blue grass fan. And it was only by chance that I came accross OCMS when watching the TV highlights from the Cambridge Folk Festival. They showed an accoustic set from OCMS with their track "Wagon Wheel". I was captivated! I can't quite put my finger on why - I guess it was a combination of their superb musicianship, tight harmonies, unbridled energy and rawness which just touched a nerve and left me desperate for more. I immediately looked them up on the web, found their album and bought it - on the strength of just one song I'd heard, once! I have not been disappointed - the album is a real gem. It has a great mix of tunes ranging from the foot-stomping up-tempo to the thoughtful & soulful. Whether you're a country music fan or not, BUY THIS ALBUM - you won't be disappointed! Rating: - toe tappinI first heard of OCMS when I caught them on an episode of Late Night With Conan O'Brien and I became an instant fan. This cd won't disappoint. Even if you aren't a fan of "country" music you should give it a chance. I think their style would be best described as bluegrass infused with a little classic rock. Can't wait for a chance to see them live. If you already are a fan of OCMS try BR-549. Rating: - Solid DebutPart of the new grass movement, the OCMS carry the torch of old timey music with distinction. Like many of its contemporaries, the OCMS make use of modern punk drive and old school sensibilities to make for an original sound. Most all of the tracks on here are worthy of a listen. My personal favorites are track seven and track five. Get it while its hot. Rating: - New Old Time MusicI enjoyed the O.C.M.S. very much. I have been dismayed for the last decade or so about the homogenization of pop music. I can't tell country from rock or rock from hip hop. Along comes the O.C.M.S. and I can hear something that stands out from the rest and is a lot of fun to boot. I realize that their music is not ground breaking or visionary but it is not self absorbed or annoying like most of the so called folk or singer songwriter crap that is dominating the adult alternative market (which is where the program directors are probably pigeonholing them) these days. If you just want to hear some great goodtime music to have a hillbilly party with, pick up O.C.M.S. crack open a bottle of Jim Beam and grab your honey. P.S. I can not find any Bob Dylan song called "Wagon Wheel", and I've searched long and hard. What up with dat?
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