In one way, Wildfire remind one of a number of contemporary bluegrass groups. They have a lively ensemble style, a handful of original songs, and fine harmonies. The lead vocalists, meanwhile, maintain a precarious balance between the old and new, keeping a touch of country twang while smoothing out the rougher edges for a radio-friendly sound. In another way, however, Wildfire separate themselves from the pack with instrumental dexterity. Phil Leadbetter's resonator guitar takes the place of a fiddle in the band, and will remind bluegrass fans of Mike Auldridge's work in the Seldom Scene. Robert Hale, on the other hand, is a heck of a guitar player, creating the same kind of excitement as a good Larry Sparks album. The other lead instrumentalists, mandolinist Darrell Webb and banjoist Barry Crabtree, are equally talented. Wildfire also play well as a group on Rattle of the Chains, and the set list, from singer Hale's originals to old favorites by Ralph Stanley, is solid. There are story-songs (Their Father's Land), songs of faith (All in God's Plan), and, of course, songs of love gone wrong (The Blame). For contemporary bluegrass fans looking for a band with an individual sound, Wildfire deliver on Rattle of the Chains. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr., Rovi

1		Can't Have One Without the Other
2		The Blame
3		Straight to You
4		I Wouldn't Mind the Shackles
5		Watch Over Me
6		In Our Hearts
7		Grapes on the Vine
8		All In God's Plan
9		Their Father's Land
10		Lesson Learned
11		Ballad of Forty Dollars
12		Sweetest Love