Imaginational Anthem Vol. XI : Chrome Universal - A Survey of Modern Pedal Steel

Curated by in-demand Nashville pedal steel maverick and Third Man recording artist Luke Schneider, the eleventh volume of Tompkins Square’s venerable Imaginational Anthem acoustic guitar series features exclusive tracks by legend BJ Cole, as well as leading exponents on the instrument including Susan Alcorn, Luke himself, and British expat / Nashville hotshot Spencer Cullum among others. Nashville native and Merge recording artist William Tyler has written a beautiful detailed history of the pedal steel for the package.

1. BJ Cole - Ely Revisited

2. Jonny Lam - Rainbow Across the Valley

3. Rocco DeLuca - Many Singing Softly

4. Luke Schneider - Yosemite

5.Spencer Cullum - An Ode to Dungeness

6. Barry Walker, Jr. - I Will Tread Upon the Lion and the Cobra

7. Susan Alcorn - Gilmore Blue

8. Maggie Bjorklund - Lysglimt

9. Will Van Horn - Attwater