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5.0 out of 5 stars Ry Cooder's Long Riders : In A Class By Itself, Aug 22 2009

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Ray Musiclover "Ray" (Canada) - See all my reviews

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I'd seen the movie years ago and, had never forgot how full of energy the music was . In fact , in a sense , the soundtrack dominated the film .So, I bought the soundtrack and, I am delighted I did .Its a distinct fusion of the music of the civil war ,done with a modern style , a touch of bluegrass ,that somehow leaves the spirit of these old songs in tact .Plus , Ry Cooder has added new material .For fans of The Band, its like finding a album your hearing for the first time .

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4.0 out of 5 stars Music From The Wildwood, Mar 18 2003

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Edward M. Erdelac (Valley Village, CA) - See all my reviews
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This is one great album. Ry Cooder's original compositions have the texture of finely tooled saddle leather (`Leaving Missouri' and `Seneca Square Dance' are awesome), but its the renditions of the antique ballads and rally tunes from the Civil War era that really steal the show here, particularly `I'm A Good Old Rebel,' `Jesse James,' and `Wildwood Boys (not sure if that's original, but James Keach gives a wonderful, broken whiskey glass rendition that might've drifted around Jesse's campfire had he sung it himself).' There's a nice bit of spoken word from the late lamented Harry Carey Jr., and the final arrangement of `Jesse James' is a real kicker. Most of this stuff sounds like its done with the original instruments - kudos to Ry Cooder for having the appreciation to dig deep and blow the dust of some of the best music to be revitalized in the past decade (also see `The Buena Vista Social Club'). This is a man who loves and understands music and the rich history behind it. One reviewer pointed out that `Jack of Diamonds' is missing, though it was in the film. True - that's a great track. I don't know why it wasn't included or where you could track down that recording (if it exists), but the song is called `Rye Whiskey' and I know there's a Tex Ritter CD that has it and it sounds pretty good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars US Excellence (English perspective), Feb 15 2002

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Brilliant stuff from musicians at the height of their powers. It speaks volumes for your history. Poignant, moving and a pleasure to listen to. Mr Cooder and Co. are masters of their craft.

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