Devil Rides in

Various Artists - Hillbillies In Hell: Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) The Resurrection (2018) {OMNI - 194}
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© 1952-74, 2018 The Omni Recording Corporation | OMNI - 194
Country / Folk / World Music / Hillbilly

This great series just keeps on getting better and better – as the hillbillies rise from hell, and take their message into the musical mainstream! Previous volumes have dealt with themes of sin and redemption in country music – and this time around, the scope seems pushed even farther – partly because the music extends into the 70s, but also because the stylistic blend is even more amazing – as bigger-name singers mix with obscure artists, and major productions mingle with rare tracks from the indie world. The album's overflowing with great work – along with the great notes of other volumes too.

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