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- Verified Buyer
Most bluegrass "various artists" CDs lack real punch, what I call "easy listening bluegrass". This collection will knock you out cold. It samples old and new, with a rarely found balance of male and female artists. And every song is golden. If you're just starting out with bluegrass, as more and more people are, then this is the perfect introduction. If you're a long time fan, then I think you'll be surprised.Chesapeake's "Blackjack Davey" will blow you away, and show you exactly how far and well bluegrass can stretch. "Ruby (are you mad at your man)" by The Osborne Brothers shows just how fast and powerful it can be. And The Charles River Vally Boys' version of the Beatles' "I've just seen a face" will show that the Beatles really should have been a bluegrass band! (OK that's pushing it.)Anyway, buy it. You'll love it.