The Bottom Line
- "Everybody's Reaching Out for Someone" - The Cox Family
- "My First Mistake" - Alecia Nugent
- "Heartbreak Number Nine" - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
- "Little Maggie" - Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- The only thing missing is a little Earl Scruggs and some Del McCoury Band
Description
- Some of the best and biggest hits to come out of the Bluegrass world
- From The Cox Family to Alison Krauss & Union Station, the CD covers various flavors of Bluegrass
- It's like having your own personal fiddle festival right in your living room
Guide Review - Bluegrass Hits: Twenty Timeless Favorites from Yesterday and Today
Newest on this list is Bluegrass Hits: Twenty Timeless Favorites from Yesterday and Today. I have a real soft spot for The Cox Family, but their hit, "Everybody's Reaching Out for Someone," is definitely the most shining moment on this compilation. Other highlights include the great mandolin solo (and everything else) in Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder's "Little Maggie," and the so-what heartbreak ballad, "My First Mistake," by Alecia Nugent.
If you're familiar with these artists, you probably already own most of these tunes. What compilations are great for is introducing new fans of a particular genre to an array of artists that fall under that label. In this case, Rounder has done a swell job of amassing an impressive list of important bluegrassers.
Overall, this CD is a great place to start if you've heard the buzz surrounding Alison Krauss & Union Station or Open Road, and are looking to expand your familiarity with the bluegrass world. It's like having your own personal bluegrass festival right in the comfort and quiet of your own home.
