This World Oft Can Be

Della Mae's album, The World Oft Can Be is just lovely. I didn't play it right away after the CD arrived in the mail, instead I left it on the kitchen table to wait until the time seemed right. I had some fairly heavy housework to do yesterday, which I'd been putting off for a while. I decided that I needed musical encouragement and so, with some feelings of trepidation, I broached the cellophane packaging and put The World Oft Can Be in the CD player. Boy was I relieved! Even at first listening, each song caught my attention and carried me along with it as if I already knew how it went. A collection of very well written songs indeed! And what an aid to boring housework! My cleaning and reorganising task went much more cheerfully with the aural addition of Della Mae's tight orchestration and honest vocals; usually I have to resort to eighties electronica to achieve the same result. Thank you, Della Mae: you helped me reorganise a whole room in my house. I think This World Oft Can Be is just lovely and I shall be buying anything else of yours I can find. Tour New Zealand!

I heard about this group from a friend. I sampled some of their work on YouTube and immediately went searching for a CD. I found this at Amazon and ordered it. The songs are beautifully traditional blue grass with the highest quality music and vocals. Each member of the group is a world class musician and the harmonies are really sweet. Best blue grass CD I've ever heard.

These women are terrific. The only reason I don't rate it higher is the songwriting could be stronger - it is decent and the playing is very expert and tasty. I would definitely recommend this to lovers of good acoustic/bluegrass music.

Yup, these women are from Boston! Named after a line in the Osborne Brother's song "Big Spike Hammer," that is exactly how their music will hit you. Their musicianship is excellent and tight. Although some (not I) would say there songs are derivative wasn't it Bill Monroe who said that once you've learned bluegrass make your own. That is just what Della Mae has done. If you have an opportunity to see them on Youtube or live check out the energy of Amanda Kowalsky the bassist. Incredible album from an awesome group!!!

This is very easy to listen to. Great vocals but I really love especially the fiddling but the mando and guitar as well. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a well integrated fresh sound. Well deserving of the grammy nomination the album received.

After seeing Della Mae last year at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion I bought their album "I Built This Heart." I have nearly worn out that CD and I couldn't wait for their next album. "This World Oft Can Be" is a continuation of some of the best Bluegrass music you will ever hear. It amazes me that so much talent can be brought together in the musical abilities of these talented ladies. If they were playing live near me every week I would spend a fortune just to hear them play. They are simply the best. And I can't wait to hear them live again this year at the "Rhythm and Roots Reunion" in Bristol TN/VA in Sept.

Della Mae's CD, "This World Oft Can Be" is highly suggested if you appreciate excellent harmonies, musicianship, and song writing. I have suggested this CD to many friends and family members - all of them love it - and I think you will not be disappointed by the energy and professionalism, talent and musical blending that occurs with this energetic all female band. Also, if you get a chance to see Della Mae perform, do it! very fun!

Love these girls! This CD showcases the range of their talent with songs ranging from romantic to thought-provoking to just plain fun! Bluegrass without being "twangy". Great sound!

My favorite group.

il disco....c'e'.....intendo dire che e' bello... le ragazze sono brave e il cd merita l acquisto forse avrei gradito una maggiore presenza del banjo,ma e' solo il mio parere...di uno che cerca sempre .....il pelo nel suono sistema di consegna praticamente perfetto

I bought this on the off chance as it was recommended to me by someone who's opinions I respect. I listen to (and play) mostly rock so this folk/bluegrass/whatever style is alien to me. All I can say is it opened my eyes to a different genre. Every track is good, some are brilliant. There's great musicianship here with interesting and moving songwriting. Pretty much faultless and this old(ish) rocker's impressed.

Della Mae's CD " This World Oft Can Be is a really great CD from a truly great band.

I knew nothing about this band until I previewed some of the songs and that made me decide to buy the album. I have played it many times now and it's currently my favourite album. The songs and musicianship are first-class and anyone who likes Americana should put this at the top of their must-buy list.