For fans of: house shows, cheap liquor, and heartbreak

What they say: Nonetheless, this lavish, liner-note-heavy set aims to expand our ideas of who these men were, and of the talents they had. Lightnin’ Hopkins is its superstar, his voice and guitar full of fire and grit on eight tracks. But other gripping storytellers jostle alongside him. - The Guardian

What we say: If you like American folk and blues this is a must-have! Featuring photos from my grandpa and unreleased tunes from the likes of Lightnin Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb, this set also collects archival recordings from some previously unknown musicians who stand with the best of the mid-century folk/blues vanguard. - Cedar