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The third in this series of
'
is not a straight re-release of the original
LP from the '50s, but it is part of a newer five-disc series incorporating not only
's
albums, but also tracks from similar
projects from that era like his
and
albums. Regardless of where the source material came from, the resulting CD is a work of its own. Containing 27 of the story-songs that have become best known in coffeehouses and nurseries across the English-speaking world, the album presents the tracks in a stark, bare-bones manner with
's warm, cradling voice in the forefront, usually accompanied by his banjo or guitar, but occasionally completely
. Familiar tunes like
are all represented, as is a previously unreleased version of
and a hilarious rendition of
that plays more like a
act ("I say Farmer, can you tell me where this road goes to?"/"Well, it ain't moved since I been here"). As the
series continues, the listener's familiarity with the songs may diminish a bit, but the little gems that poke up through the topsoil are well worth unearthing.
's passion for keeping the
tradition alive never gets too academic, and his genuine love of passing these songs on to new generations is infectious. For the liner notes alone, this series is a must-own for parents, historians, and fans of
music. ~ Zac Johnson