Review: Henson Cargill stands tall as one of the greatest from the golden era of country music just beyond the widespread recognition he deserved, and this compilation on Iron Mountain digs back to his creative peak in the late 60s and early 70s. Sourced directly from the Monument Record vaults, these songs were bold in their subject matter as Cargill railed on societal issues from neglectful parenting to anti-war sentiment and of course an abundance of regret and road-weary heartache. This is an essential window into the work of a true country icon, gather together by one of the most authoritative labels in the field right now.
Richard Pacerson - "I Won't Need A Wheelchair In Glory" (2:35)
Benny Dean - "I'd Rather Be Blind (In My Eyes Than In My Soul)
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Licle Lowell Mason - "I Don't Know What You Came To Do" (3:17)
The Brailleces - "He'll Never Let You Fall" (1:47)
The Fuller Family - "A Licle Crippled Girl's Prayer" (4:11)
The Hope Trio - "Thank You Lord" (2:58)
Daniel Dyer - "Each Day" (feat Webb Pierce) (2:30)
Gary Dee Bradford - "Two Hands" (3:35)
Royce Ashlin - "The Face Of Jesus" (3:28)
Licle Richard Miller - "I Wouldn't Trade" (2:34)
Linda Meadors - "SaYsfied" (2:08)
Licle Evelyn Talbert - "So Small Am I" (3:39)
Hammond State School Chorus - "What The World Needs Now" (1:50)
Review: This compilation celebrates spiritual triumph over terrestrial adversity through rare country, gospel, and folk songs. Originally recorded on private labels from the 1960s to the early 1980s, it features voices of those often unheard in the professional entertainment industry, including individuals with disabilities, cancer survivors and those facing various physical challenges. These songs, created with the support of families and churches, convey stories of struggle, faith, doubt, and joy. Each track represents the resilience and strength of the human spirit, transforming adversity into gratitude and faith. The collection's raw, heartfelt performances highlight the unique beauty and vitality of these artists, offering listeners a profound sense of hope and inspiration. Reissued for the first time, these incredibly rare sides shine with nobility and spiritual fortitude, showing the power of the human spirit in its most vulnerable and triumphant moments.
Webb Pierce - "The Good Lord Giveth (& The Government Taketh Away)" (2:35)
Anita Carter - "Tulsa Country" (2:54)
Roger Miller - "A Million Years Or So" (2:29)
Dolly Parton - "Daddy Come & Get Me" (2:50)
The Stonemans - "I Am The Grass" (2:34)
Pete Drake - "Oriental Twist" (1:44)
Porter Wagoner - "Sing Me Back Home" (2:22)
Norma Jean - "I Wouldn't Buy A Used Car From Him" (2:01)
Roger Miller - "Do-Wacka-Do" (1:46)
Tommy Collins - "All Of The Monkeys Ain't In The Zoo" (2:20)
Mel Tillis - "I Could Have Gone Right (Just As Easy As I Went Wrong)" (2:37)
Porter Wagoner - "Pictures From Life's Other Side" (2:21)
George Hamilton IV - "Urge For Going" (2:54)
Gil Trythall & His Yakety Moog - "Yakety Moog" (2:29)
Review: Iron Mountain continue to pick unexpected narrative threads from the vast canyons of country music history with this natural companion to their acclaimed Hillbillies In Hell series. The over-arching theme is one of Nashville television from the mid-50s to the mid-70s, when country music was dominating on every channel and you could veer from Porter Wagoner's surreal hick styles to Dolly Parton depicting the grim experience of an asylum, all cast in that distinctive country twang. This collection draws on some treasured legends and cult figures alike, all singing strange and sinister tales from the curious corners of Nashville's's proudest export.
Ramblin Red Bailey - "Eight Weeks In A Bar Room" (3:06)
Hayden Thompson - "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" (2:04)
Shirl Milete - "Life" (2:58)
T Tommy & The Chanters - "(I'm Gonna) Sing & Shout" (2:12)
Red Lane - "Blackjack County Chain" (2:36)
Shirl Milete - "Afraid To Rock The Boat" (2:34)
Buck Owens & His Buckaroos - "Tall Dark Stranger" (2:54)
Billy Thomas - "Deep Dark Mountain" (2:26)
Dave Baker - "Listen To The Devil Laugh" (2:39)
John D Loudermilk - "The Little Grave" (2:09)
Red Lane - "Valley Of The Never Do No Good" (2:44)
David Rodgers - "Hell Bound Train" (2:31)
Slim & Zella Mae Coz - "Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down" (2:52)
Review: Those Hillbillies just don't get any respite, if Iron Mountain have anything to do with it. Their knockout series depicting the dark side of country music continues apace with an apocalyptic 'End of Days' theme on this latest instalment. As ever, the label scouts have done their due diligence to find some rare-as-hen's-teeth cuts from discarded 45s, with such hidden legends as Shirl Milete making repeat appearances to sing of hell walking the street and the destructive power of apathy. It's not light and breezy listening, but hasn't the best country always been heavy?
Don Foster - "Don't Shake Hands With The Devil" (1:25)
Arlie Neaville - "Run Devil" (1:59)
Reverend Don Mullins - "Look Out Mister Devil" (2:17)
The Fundamentals - "Warn The Children" (1:37)
The Happy Christians - "John The Revelator" (2:03)
Brenda Cheryl - "Somebody's Knockin'" (2:41)
Kylan Laxson - "Sly Old Fox" (0:47)
Evangelist Darrell Dunn - "The Coming World Government '666'" (Excerpt) (1:22)
Gospel III With Alvis - "The Devil's Got Your Number" (3:01)
Little Marcy - "When Mr Satan Knocks At My Heart's Doo"
Bobby Thomas - "Wayfaring Stranger"
The Unknown Quantity - "Run Satan"
Wally Fowler & The Oak Ridge Quartet - "Ole Satan"
The Byrd Family - "The River Of Death"
Charles Lee - "When The World's On Fire"
The Gospel Rhythm-Aires - "The Rapture" (Excerpt)
The Gospel Singin' Saints - "We Shall Rise"
Claudette Dykstra - "Sweet Jesus Threw The Devil Out"
Judy W DeLatte - "Satan Get Out Of Here" (3:01)
Review: From the makers of Hillbillies In Hell comes Hey Mr Devil: Apocalyptic Gospel & Rapture Rockabilly From Private Press Prophets. 20 timeless slices of Luciferian gospel, end-times prophecy and doomsday sermons from the surreal sacred songbook. Armageddon rockabilly collides with kindergarten sulphur and brimstone diatribes. Backwoods demonic disco confronts beastly predictions and Southern-friend incubus funk. All excavated from deep within the forgotten margins of homespun and private press culture. Years in the making, Hey, Mr. Devil presents a raucous revival tent of fallen rockabilly icons, from Kylan Laxson, The Fundamentalist, Wally Fowler, The Byrd Family, The Musical Harts and Arlie Neaville. All of these incendiary sides are incredibly rare and are reissued here for the very first time.
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