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Broaden your 'blue' horizons!

jo_king | Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland | 07/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The recent surge in popularity of Bluegrass is in no small way partly down to Rounder label' own roster of amazing `grass talent some of the most popular names appearing on this compilation.
While Alison Krauss, The Cox Family and Rhonda Vincent should all be familiar names to those who regularly browse the CD racks- if you're discovering this music for the first time, it's the less well known artists that really deserve your attention here. From Weary Hearts joyous toe-tapper `Power in the Blood' to Tony Rice' jazz infused rendition of `Wayfaring Stranger' this modern collection is a far cry from the endless stream of `Duelling Banjo' CD's presently clogging up the Bluegrass section in you're local record store. If the awe inspiring multi-part harmonies of the Johnston Mountain Boys `Harbor of Love' doesn't raise you Heavenwards, then you must already be there- check your pulse pilgrim!Note: The insightful liner notes are penned by Union Station's own multi-talented Ron Block whose songs and indeed musicianship are apparent on this and many other bluegrass/country artists albums."

Gospel bluegrass at its best

Dale R. Andersen | Belleville, IL USA | 09/18/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This compilation contains a very nice variety of artists, arrangements, and styles, with each offering coming from a different Rounder / Umgd label CD.



A number of cuts are quite powerful... like Tony Rice's 'Wayfaring Stranger', Jeff White's 'All Prayed Up'. Wondrous Love is simple, heartfelt, and moving... Without a doubt, Blue Highway's 'The Seventh Angel', about the last days, is the most moving -- Robb Ickes' resonator guitar licks, and Alison Krauss' background vocals are absolutely haunting."