The Rough Guide To The Music Of The Appalachians

Various
Audio CD: FDO 2002-07-09
Label: World Music Network

"The magnificent Appalachian mountain range encompasses eighteen states on its journey from New England to Georgia and is home to one of the most diverse and thriving music scenes in the USA. Perhaps best known as the source of bluegrass, the Appalachians also host a variety of old-time, gospel, folk and country sounds. This CD to The Music Of The Appalachians features all these styles, with tracks touching on themes such as hard-times, nostalgia, faith, family, lost love and murder. Enjoy!!!... at 192.0 kb/sec!"

Track Listings

01. God Spoke His Name - Claire Lynch

02. Happy I'll Be - Laurel Canyon Ramblers

03. My Sweet Love Ain't Around - Rhonda Vincent

04. Box Elder Beetles - Tom Adams

05. Wild Geese Cry Again - Peter Rowan

06. How Long Blues - Del McCoury

07. Another Lonesome Morning - The Cox Family

08. Jerusalem Ridge - The Tony Rice Unit

09. Still Climbing Mountains - Blue Highway

10. The Old Church Yard - Larry Sparks

11. My Warfare Will Soon Be Over - Ginny Hawker

12. Two Coats - Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys

13. I've Got No Honey Baby Now - Rafe Stefanini

14. River Of Death - The Bluegrass Album Band

15. Hard Times - Jeremy Stephens

16. Old Corn Liquor - Joe Thompson

17. Hello Stranger - Norman & Nancy Blake

18. Wise County Jail - Dock Boggs

19. The Trail Of The Ancients - Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show

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The Rough Guide To Americana

Various

Audio CD: FDO 2002-01-15
Label: World Music Network

"The World Music Network has released a broad range of "Rough Guides" to certain musical genres, from Cumbia to Flamenco to Klezmer. Most are fantastic compilations. This installment features music that can be described as alternative country, insurgent country, or no depression. The name "Americana" is tricky. I consider Americana music to be American cultural music, or music clearly influenced by American cultural music. This can mean anything from jazz to bluegrass to zydeco. However, many folks define Americana as a specific genre, as is the case here. Rather than debate the point, I'll just let it be. Many of the usual suspects that one would expect on such a compilation, such as Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, and Whiskeytown, are bypassed in favor of lesser-known performers. The tracks are almost all good, though there are few true stand-outs.
For the uninitiated, I would recommend Exposed Roots: The Best of Alt. Country, Uncle Tupelo's "No Depression," Son Volt's "Trance," and Whiskeytown's "Strangers Almanac." However, for those interested in delving deeper, this compilation will provide an entry point for exploring many under-exposed but worthy artists.. Enjoy!!!..... at 192.0 kb/sec!"

Track Listings

01. Weightless Again - The Handsome Family

02. Pardon Me (I've Got Someone To Kill) - Andre Williams & The Sadies

03. Guided By Wire - Neko Case & Her Boyfriends

04. Meat Off The Bone - The Gourds

05. Lost Highway - Townes Van Zandt

06. Ft. Worth, Texas - Johnny Dowd

07. A Song For You - Hazeldine

08. You Don't Know What's Right, You Don't Know What's Wrong - Long Ryders

09. Run With The Ponies - The Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers

10. Hello To Everybody - The Waco Brothers

11. Railroad Bill - Dave Alvin

12. Oh My Good Ol' Gal - Oh Susanna

13. Me And Queen Sylvia - Neal Casal

14. Standing On A Snake - Noahjohn

15. Kiss Of Death - Split Lip Rayfield

16. My Fear - Utah Carol

17. So That I Don't Miss You - Nadine

18. E-Z Ridin' Cowboy - Cowboy Nation

19. She Ran Me Down - The Arlenes

20. Carousel Days - Western Electric

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