Doom & Gloom – Early Songs Of Angst And Disaster 1927-1945

One of the greatest things about traditional American folk music is the dichotomy between the lyrical content and the spirit of the music. Don’t be misled by the foreboding title, for this superb compilation is anything but depressing.The subject matter portrayed in these songs of death, disaster, war and floods is often belied by uplifting and life affirming melodies. With names like The Carter Family, Charley Patton and Blind Willie Johnson among others, there are some wonderful examples here.