This album is another contribution to an excellent body of work in the traditional Stanley style, and leaves no doubt that Ralph Stanley the 2nd -still in his early 20s at the time of this recording- had the skills of a fine singer, equally at home with hard-core bluegrass and softer country. This, his 3rd solo CD for Rebel, shows an excellent artist whose voice and style continue to mature. He is joined on this album by the Clinch Mountain Boys on a nice selection of songs that include a couple of Stanley standards and some new material.
This album is another contribution to an excellent body of work in the traditional Stanley style, and leaves no doubt that Ralph Stanley the 2nd -still in his early 20s at the time of this recording- had the skills of a fine singer, equally at home with hard-core bluegrass and softer country. This, his 3rd solo CD for Rebel, shows an excellent artist whose voice and style continue to mature. He is joined on this album by the Clinch Mountain Boys on a nice selection of songs that include a couple of Stanley standards and some new material.