Track Listings (10) - Disc #1| All Artists: Stella Parton Title: Appalachian Blues Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Raptor Records Original Release Date: 1/19/2001 Release Date: 1/19/2001 Genre: Country Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 643157029427 |
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 | Stella Parton Appalachian Blues Genre: Country
This plaintive collection of songs which combine country with hints of blues, gospel and her indigenous Appalachian folk, not only displays her unique vocal stylings, but her creative songwriting talent as well, as showcas... more » |
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Album Description This plaintive collection of songs which combine country with hints of blues, gospel and her indigenous Appalachian folk, not only displays her unique vocal stylings, but her creative songwriting talent as well, as showcased in the six tracks she wrote or co-wrote. An intensely personal musical journey, Appalachian Blues is "the most philosophical project I've ever done," says Stella. "It's been both a catharsis and a celebration for me." Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsA Solid Mix of Folksy Songs and Easy Arrangements Scott Moore | Houston, TX United States | 07/10/2001 (4 out of 5 stars) "It must be hard for Stella Parton. As younger sister to country music'genius, not to mention its most brazen self-promoter, Dolly Parton, she has some rather large...er...umm...shoes to fill. It doesn't hurt that she, like her sister, is also terrifically talented. This latest release finds her comfortable and relaxed. This is an excellent selection of songs and, while not as bluegrassy as Dolly's previous two albums, it is obviously just as autobiographical and personnal and deserves to be judged for its own exceptional musical standards." Brilliant Appalachian music Peter Durward Harris | Leicester England | 01/11/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "Stella's major label career was all too brief, yielding just three albums, but she has continued to record on various independent labels ever since. Nevertheless, this album appeared to mark something of a comeback as it got a higher profile than some of the others, most of which I didn't know about until I saw them pictured in Anthology, the Renaissance compilation.
This album certainly has much to offer fans of traditional country music. Stella wrote or co-wrote most of the songs. In her major label days, Stella relied almost entirely on other songwriters so I was surprised to discover her emergence as a songwriter. I was pleased too, once I realized how good the songs are. As the title suggests, the songs reflect Stella's Appalachian heritage, painting pictures of life in the mountains. In that way, this album may be compared to some of Dolly's music of the early seventies but the music, though firmly rooted in traditional country with folk influences, has a bluesy edge to it on some of the songs, notably Child of my body. On the other hand, Lovers dream is typical of the songs that Dolly recorded all those years ago. Among the songs that Stella didn't write include The missing part (a great love song), Satisfied mind and Wayfaring stranger, two oldies that Stella sings superbly. If you enjoy traditional country music, especially if you like Dolly's music, give Stella a chance." |
