Having been surrounded since birth with singers like Keith Whitley, Roy Lee Centers and Charlie Sizemore, it is no wonder that Ralph Stanley the 2nd -still in his early 20s- has developed into a fine singer, equally at home with hard-core Bluegrass and softer country. This, his 3rd solo LP shows an excellent artist whose voice & style continue to mature. Joined by the Clinch Mountain Boys on a nice selection of songs (that include a couple of Stanley standards and some new material) Ralph II has his most satisfying album to date.
