Classic Bluegrass
Artist: Del McCoury

It would be impossible to pinpoint the high point of Del McCoury's career in bluegrass for two reasons: one being that he has been so consistently good in everything he's done, and the other being that he seems to incredibly keep getting better and better, making any speculation prone to revision. That being said, this compilation of his... Read More

Angel Band: The Classic Mercury Recordings
Artist: The Stanley Brothers

Angel Band collects the bulk of the Stanley Brothers' mid-'50s recordings, when they were expanding their sound slightly. Although it isn't always straight bluegrass, it shows how versatile and talented the Stanleys were. It's an essential purchase for a bluegrass collection. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide Read More

26 Bluegrass Instrumentals
Artist: Country Cooking

The best place to start. Country Cooking: 26 Bluegrass Instrumentals is packed with music. ~ Chip Renner, All Music Guide Read More

Once More, Vols. 1 & 2
Artist: Osborne Brothers

Once More, Vols. 1 & 2 combines two original vinyl albums, which originated from the same sessions, onto one compact disc. The Once More albums were recorded in the mid-'80s for Sugar Hill. At these sessions, the Osborne Brothers-tackled a large chunk of their earlier repertoire, including songs that were originally recorded for Decca and MGM.... Read More

The Bluegrass Collection
Artist: Osborne Brothers
Community Score: 1.00

Recorded in 1978, Bluegrass Collection is the Osborne Brothers' tribute to the fathers of bluegrass -- Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and the Stanley Brothers. The duo throws in nice, but unremarkable, remakes of their older hits as well, making the album a pleasant exercise in nostalgia. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide Read More