The debut collaborative album from Alison Brown and Steve Martin, Safe, Sensible and Sane, is a collection inspired by a shared fascination with the unique beauty of the banjo. After achieving a No. 1 hit with the first tune they ever wrote together ("Foggy Morning Breaking," from Brown's 2023 LP On Banjo), the two GRAMMY-winning musicians started dreaming up a batch of banjo-centered songs built on Brown's daringly innovative melodies and Martin's quirky yet profoundly tender lyrics. Safe, Sensible and Sane is the result of their ongoing partnership. They are joined on the project by numerous musical luminaries, including Jackson Browne, Jason Mraz, Indigo Girls, Aoife O'Donovan, Vince Gill, Tim O'Brien, Della Mae, and others.
Tracks
1 Side A: Friend of Mine
2 5 Days Out, 2 Days Back (Fest. Tim O'Brien
3 New Cluck Old Hen (Feat. Della Mae)
4 Michael (Feat. Aoife O'Donovan with Sarah Jarosz)
5 Evening Star (Feat. McGoldrick/McCusker/Doyle)
6 Statement of Your Affairs (Feat. Jason Mraz)
7 Side B: Dear Time (Prelude)
8 Dear Time (Feat. Jackson Browne with Jeff Hana)
9 Girl, Have Money When You're Old (Feat. Indigo Girls)
10 Bluegrass Radio
11 Wall Guitar (Since You Said Good Bye) (Feat. Vince Gill)
