Music Review

Mountain Soul (2001)

Patty Loveless
Reviewed by Alanna Nash | Jun 29, 2001
EW's GRADE
A

Details Release Date: Jun 26, 2001; Lead Performance: Patty Loveless

In returning to the old-timey country, bluegrass, and gospel of her Kentucky youth, Loveless has made a stunning testament to the pride, desolation, and resilience of hill country life. Every element, from the masterful picking to the gorgeous, keening vocals and a song selection of tremulous grace, thrills with authenticity and emotion, particularly on the coal miner's lament ''You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive.'' One of the year's best.

Originally posted Jun 29, 2001 Published in issue #602-603 Jun 29, 2001 Order article reprints
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