Sturgill Simpson - Cuttin' Grass Vol. 1 [The Butcher Shoppe Sessions]

Released in 2020, Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions finds Sturgill Simpson returning to his musical roots with a bold, bluegrass reimagining of his own discography. After years of pushing the boundaries of country and rock, Simpson gathered an elite group of Nashville’s finest acoustic pickers—dubbed the "Hillbilly Avengers"—at the legendary Butcher Shoppe studio. Together, they stripped away the synthesizers and electric guitars, replacing them with high-velocity mandolin, banjo, and fiddle.

The result is a 20-track journey through Simpson’s back catalog, transforming fan favorites into timeless bluegrass anthems. This double vinyl LP pressing captures the organic, "in-the-room" energy of these sessions, allowing the intricate instrumentation and Simpson's gritty, soulful vocals to resonate with incredible warmth and clarity. It is both a celebration of his past and a testament to the versatility of his songwriting.