Avalon Blues: A Tribute To Mississippi John Hurt

Performer: Various Artists
Producer: Peter Case (Compilation)
Distributor: Welk

Notes: Full title: Avalon Blues: A Tribute To The Music Of Mississippi John Hurt. Includes liner notes by Peter Case. AVALON BLUES was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album.

Rolling Stone (7/5/01, p.138) - 3.5 out of 5 stars - "...An affectionate and agreeable collection....going down as easily as Southern Comfort..." Entertainment Weekly (8/17/01, p.73) - "...A quasi-star-studded, rich salute to the blues..." - Rating: B+ CMJ (8/01, p.76) - "...Populated by artists who learned directly under the guiding hand of the honoree..." Down Beat (8/01, pp.65-6) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The bedrock simplicity at the heart of Hurt's tunes is what makes this 15-song hat-tip such a successful venture..." Living Blues (9-10/01, pp.70-1) - "...Those intrigued by the possibilities offered by Hurt's music in a variety of settings will find this a fitting tribute..." No Depression (7-8/01, p.129) - "...The best of these performances make you fall in love with Hurt like it was the first time..." Mojo (Publisher) (1/02, p.69) - Included in Mojo's "Best Americana of 2001". Mojo (Publisher) (9/01, p.97) - "...No showcasing, just understated, and 'right'..."

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