Total Playing Time: 72:29 The Rough Guide to Americana, compiled by Mojo magazine's Sylvie Simmons, is the definitive guide to the growing genre of Americana – a new grittier dimension to country music. Taking their inspiration from old country, blues and the American roots scene, musicians have created a modern and unique sound, on the margins or almost entirely outside the mainstream music business. The weird and the wonderful come together on this perfect introduction to the key names of the new Americana scene.
'an enjoyable and varied gallery' Q
Artists include: Townes Van Zandt, Waco Brothers, Dave Alvin, Long Ryders, Johnny Dowd,Split Lip Rayfield, The Gourds, The Handsome Family, Neal Casal, Utah Carol, The Arlenes
Sample track: Townes Van Zandt: Lost Highway (Leon Payne) pub Acuff Rose Music, BMI. Licensed from Normal Records