By Kate Robson
This Side is a creative mix of many inspirations from the three young musicians who make up Nickel Creek. Though the group began their careers as bluegrass musicians, hints of classical, folk, jazz, and rock all reached this record to create a unique sound. The first track on the disk, “Smoothie Song,” draws straight from the bluegrass roots and is the only instrumental piece, while “I Should’ve Known Better” is a jazz filled track sure to entertain anyone. This Side, the second cd from Nickel Creek, may not appeal to all musical tastes, but to the true bluegrass enthusiast, it offers an interesting change of pace.