The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]
by Lead Belly
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. lukemurphy
    May 13, 2016
    10
    This album is 5 hours long and yet every second is one to be marvelled in. I never knew much of this guy but you can hear how his influence transcends to modern day music. Would recommend this to anyone with ears and an appetite for fun.

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95

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 22, 2015
    90
    The Smithsonian Folkways Collection is a five-disc box set that represents the first attempt to offer a career-spanning overview of the career of a giant of American music, including 108 tracks, 16 of which see their first release on this collection.
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  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 16, 2015
    100
    A brilliant tribute album, showcasing properly Lead Belly's cultural legacy.
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  3. Magnet
    Apr 15, 2015
    90
    [A] lovingly curated set. [No. 119, p.57]
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