Highwired is the debut recording (as the duo MacAlias) of Gill Bowman and Karine Polwart.  The material on this CD  is neither wholly traditional nor wholly country but a contemporary- sounding mix of the two. Their selection of material and the choice of  lap steel, harmonica, fiddle, and mandolin leans towards the country and yet, the songs include the traditional Robert Burns'  "The Deil's Awa' wi' the Exciseman".  Excellent harmonies, fine articulation, and some great songs which should have a wide appeal.