Trampled By Turtles - Palomino

Review by Priyesh Giri

Album Review: Palomino by Trampled By Turtles – A Folk Odyssey That’ll Knock Your Socks Off Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re into string-heavy tunes that feel like they were born in a barn but raised in a hipster coffee shop, then Palomino (2011) is your jam. This Minnesota-based band, Trampled By Turtles, has crafted an album so rich with twangy goodness and heart-on-sleeve storytelling that it might just make you want to grab a banjo—or at least Google how to play one. Now, let me drop some context before we dive deeper. The genres here are all over the map—folk, bluegrass, country rock, alternative indie rock—and yet somehow it doesn’t feel scattered. Nope. It feels cohesive, like someone took every flavor of Americana and blended them into a perfect smoothie. And oh boy, does it go down easy. Standout Tracks That’ll Stick With Ya First up, “Wait So Long.” Man, this track hits different. Dave Simonett’s vocals have this raw, gravelly charm, like he’s singing from the bottom of a whiskey glass after a long day. The mandolin work by Erik Berry? Absolutely killer. It’s got this driving rhythm that makes you wanna stomp your feet or maybe even attempt a clumsy jig in your living room. What sticks out most, though, is the lyricism—it’s simple yet profound, kinda like when you accidentally say something deep while drunk. You know what I mean? Then there’s “New Son/Burnt Iron,” which sounds like a dusty Western soundtrack for a movie that doesn’t exist—but should. Ryan Young’s fiddle playing steals the show here; it whines and wails as if it’s telling its own tragic story. There’s a haunting quality to the whole thing, like staring at an old photograph you can’t quite place. It’s melancholy without being maudlin, and dang if that isn’t a hard balance to strike. Why This Album Feels Like Home What really sets Palomino apart is how effortlessly it bridges the gap between old-timey traditions and modern sensibilities. Sure, the instrumentation screams roots music—banjos, mandolins, upright bass—but the production gives it polish without losing authenticity. Kudos to Chad Weis, Erik Koskinen, and the rest of the engineering crew for keeping things crisp without overdoing it. And props to Dave Carroll, who not only shreds on the banjo but also co-wrote a couple tracks. Dude clearly knows his way around both strings and words. Meanwhile, Dave Simonett proves himself as the mastermind behind much of the magic, wearing multiple hats as producer, guitarist, designer, and chief songwriter. If multitasking were an Olympic sport, dude would take home gold. Final Thoughts… Or Maybe Not? So yeah, Palomino is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. One listen, and you think, “Cool, nice folk vibes.” Five listens later, and suddenly you’re quoting lyrics to strangers and debating whether “Victory” or “Bloodshot Eyes” deserves more airtime. But here’s the kicker: listening to this record feels less like consuming music and more like hanging out with old friends. Friends who happen to be ridiculously talented musicians. Friends who remind you why life—even with all its chaos—is worth sticking around for. Oh, and fun fact: I once tried to learn “Wait So Long” on guitar. Let’s just say my cat hasn’t forgiven me yet. Rating: 4.5/5 Because perfection is boring, and besides, no album should hog ALL the stars.

Artist: Trampled By Turtles
Album: Palomino

2011

Rating: 4.3

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
New Orleans	3:31
New Son / Burnt Iron
New Son/Burnt Iron	4:23
Help You	3:13
Wait So Long	3:26
Gasoline	3:0
Bloodshot Eyes	5:0
Sounds Like A Movie
It's a War	02:30
Separate	3:33
Feet And Bones
Sounds Like a Movie	2:26
It's A War	2:30
Again	3:15
It's A War
Victory	3:57
Feet and Bones	1:55

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Catalog Numbers

BR 07
SIX060

Labels

Banjodad Records
Six Shooter Records

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Formats

Vinyl
LP
Album
CD
Digipack Sleeve

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Trampled By Turtles
Recorded At	Realphonic Studios
Mastered At	Magneto Mastering
Pressed By	Noiseland Industries

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Trampled By Turtles
Banjo	Dave Carroll
Vocals	Dave Carroll
Bass	Tim Saxhaug
Design	Dave Simonett
Engineer	Chad Weis, Dave Simonett, Erik Koskinen, Rich Mattson
Fiddle	Ryan Young
Mandolin	Erik Berry
Mastered By	Dave Gardner
Mixed By	Tom Herbers
Producer	Dave Simonett
Songwriter	Dave Carroll (tracks: B5), Dave Simonett (tracks: A1 to A5, B2 to B4, B6, B7), Erik Berry (tracks: B1)
Guitar	Dave Simonett

Notes

LP is pressed on heavy-weight 180 gram vinyl and includes an MP3 download card for a free digital download of the album.
Packaged in a Digipak.

Barcodes

Barcode: 789577624320
Barcode: 836766000523
Barcode: 789577622821

About Trampled By Turtles

Trampled By Turtles (TBT) is a band from Duluth, Minnesota

Members

Dave Simonett
Tim Saxhaug
Dave Carroll
Erik Berry
Eamonn Mclain
Ryan Young

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Palomino* by Trampled By Turtles blends so many styles, it feels like a musical journey. Folk, bluegrass, and even hints of indie rock all come together. What’s wild is that the band arranged everything themselves, giving it a raw, personal touch. Dave Simonett, the guitarist and producer, wrote most of the tracks, but each member brought their own flavor—like Ryan Young’s fiddle adding sparks of energy. It’s no wonder the album resonated across the U.S. and Canada when it came out in 2011. Oh, and fun tidbit: there are two versions of "Feet and Bones" listed, which makes you wonder if they just loved it too much to pick one!

Comments

cpubill18

2025-03-16

The Duluth quintet have fashioned one of the best bluegrass albums of recent times, thereby bringing this genre of music a new generation of listeners. It appears that since their debut six years earlier, the band have honed their ability to fuse bluegrass with their maverick and punk roots. This is no more parent than on the frenzied and freewheeling album opener, 'Wait So Long', and the aptly titled 'It's a War'. This album also demonstrates Dave Simonett et al can also excel at balladry with another standout track being "Bloodshot Eyes', while the piercing fatalism behind album closer 'Again' details the shared realisation of a relationship's natural end. The real standout track for this reviewer is the stylish arrangement of 'Separate' which highlights above all the more contemporary feel the band have provided to challenge bluegrass purists.

braitcot

2025-03-15

"can you tell I got a dip in?"

adutchiethroughthedays

2025-03-14

Wait so long x 700. Repeat.

renypermata

2025-03-14

It's The Offspring to banjo music

veenacatrovacer

2025-03-13

Just heard this song for the first time today when it came up on autoplay after an album I was listening to while riding my bike. Holy pedal cadence, Batman! This song is gonna mess around and catch a bicyclist a speeding ticket.

deonferguson

2025-03-12

Another person needing another that is needing another as them, NEVER adds up to me. Only a fairy tail most, Revelation 12:9.

eltmatt

2025-03-12

My bad

wortegaoro

2025-03-11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6_CSEc8dYc trampled!

karthickkumara24

2025-03-11

I'm sorry but I'm completely behind the times when it comes to these guys so feel free to laugh and make fun of me when I say "GODDAMN THESE GUYS ARE FUCKING PHENOMENAL!!"