The Beautiful Old Turn-Of-The-Century Songs
by Various Artists
  • Record Label: Doubloon
  • Release Date: Jun 11, 2013
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86

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Apr 2, 2014
    100
    For beautiful execution of a beautiful idea for a tribute/concept album, try The Beautiful Old: Turn-of-the-Century Songs.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Jun 25, 2013
    85
    Similar to the BBC’s fantastic Bringing It All Back Home soundtrack, The Beautiful Old further solidifies the root connection between Celtic folk and American bluegrass.
  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jun 25, 2013
    80
    A fascinating collection of songs from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
  5. PopMatters
    Jun 25, 2013
    80
    It is more a way of listening to the past and hearing what was once so modern as the music from bygone times and appreciating the beauty left behind.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 25, 2013
    70
    After The Ball, a classic waltz in 3/4 time and a song of heartbreak as powerful today as it was more than 120 year's ago, is just one highlight on this super musical history lesson.

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  1. SarahAllison
    Jun 29, 2013
    10
    A collection of songs that may be reminiscent of your grandparents time, but with amazing artists of our time. I loved how they reached outA collection of songs that may be reminiscent of your grandparents time, but with amazing artists of our time. I loved how they reached out to this unlikely genre. The music, songs, and artists compliment like a marriage made in heaven. A nice discovery!… Full Review »
  2. Squidcake
    Jun 27, 2013
    10
    A magical musical tour of charming songs from a long time before any of us alive today were born.
    Beautifully and entertainingly performed by    A magical musical tour of charming songs from a long time before any of us alive today were born.
    Beautifully and entertainingly performed by a master class of musicians and singers.    … Full Review »