Friday, September 23, 2011

The Louvin Brothers | Tragic Songs of Life (1956)


Label: Capitol
Producer: Ken Nelson
Art Direction: Uncredited
Running Time: 35:58


Once upon a time, country music actually SOUNDED like country music. This is an album that is from the first note to the last full of southern-fried goodness. Songs about heartbreak, homesickness, and (in the case of at least one song) murder.

There is something about brothers singing in 2-part harmony that will get me every time. It has a certain "twang" to it that I can't help but smile when I hear it. Images that come to mind when listening to this: dirt roads, moonshine, and the Dukes of Hazzard. If you're craving some good down-home "pickin-and-grinnin", this one is sure to please.

RATING: 4 out of 5

NOTABLE TRACKS:

Knoxville Girl


 
In The Pines



Katie Dear



Albums Reviewed: 3
Albums Remaining: 998


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