Dr. Ralph Stanley gained an extra measure of attention (deservedly) for his part in the very successful soundtrack from the Coen Brothers' movie "O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU". Built around several songs that are heard in the movie, especially the title piece and the chilling OH DEATH, this re-issue album presents an across the board sampling of Stanley's music, including his banjo work (HARD TIMES), his old-timey flavored LITTLE BIRDIE and ROCKY ISLAND, the gospel classics ANGEL BAND, I'VE JUST SEEN THE ROCK OF AGES, CALLING MY CHILDREN HOME and GOIN' UP HOME TO LIVE IN GREEN PASTURES. Including songs that feature Keith Whitley, Charlie Sizemore and Roy Lee Centers, this is one of the best overall samplings of Stanley's music on the market today.
