The second volume of American vernacular music is also excel
Michael A. Duvernois | Minneapolis, MN United States | 04/07/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first volume got excellent reviews and was often compared to the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk Music. These field recordings have a very different origin though, from, well, field recordings, rather than from rare 78s. The feel is therefore different, songs on this collection often end with laughter and the intimate feel of the musicians performing live. Probably not literally on the front porch, but the feel is there.
The track selections are excellent, covering many genres and styles with varying levels of technical ability and "folkiness." Both collections, volume one and volume two, are well recommended, despite their price!"