The Grammy-winning bluegrass stud — he plays many instruments including mandolin, fiddle and banjo — has just released his first album of all original material in his 46-year recording career. On “Cup of Sugar,” O’Brien sings about a bear, a fish, a grave digger and Walter Cronkite. This neighborly collection is nearly equal parts humor and profundity. And that’s the way it is. (STAR TRIBUNE)