Of all the pioneering country-rock bands of the late '60s, Poco may well have been the one that got the hybrid the most right, at least initially. The group's high-energy, joyous, and infectious songs had none of the artfulness of the Byrds' attempt at fusing rock and country, and none of the cache of hipness that weighed down both the Eagles and the Flying Burrito Brothers. Poco just played and had fun in an unassuming way, at least at the outset, because latter-era Poco is every bit as laden with California cool as the above named bands. This release from England's Beat Goes On Records combines Poco's first two albums in a two-disc set, and it is an inspired (and obvious) pairing, catching the band at its freshest peak in the studio. Released in 1969, Pickin' Up the Pieces features Richie Furay's title track, a song that seems to be a comment on the breakup of Furay's previous band, Buffalo Springfield (or at least the demise of some kind of relationship), and it revels in the fresh new joy and freedom that comes with "picking up the pieces" and starting over. Another striking cut from the first album is pedal steel player Rusty Young's propulsive instrumental "Grand Junction," which grew to be a centerpiece of the group's live show. Poco, released in 1970, continues the joy with Furay's most Springfield-like Poco song, "Hurry Up," and an impossibly infectious song from Jim Messina, "You Better Think Twice." Deliverin', a concert album released in 1971, continued the bouncy, bubbling Poco sound, but the wheels started to change soon after, as Messina left the group and was replaced by Paul Cotton. Poco continued making fine albums, but the joyous energy of these first three albums dissipated somewhat and the band drifted toward the Eagles' model, which was less unique and innovative, but sold a whole lot better. ~ Steve Leggett

Marieke Schroeder directs this documentary about country music and how it can affect the American nation in times of hardship. The film features a new generation of singer-songwriters including Justin Townes Earle, Caitlin Rose and John Carter Cash, as well as actor/musician Kevin Costner.

Marieke Schroeder directs this documentary about country music and how it can affect the American nation in times of hardship. The film features a new generation of singer-songwriters including Justin Townes Earle, Caitlin Rose and John Carter Cash, as well as actor/musician Kevin Costner.

Track Listing1. Need You Now 2. Our Kind Of Love 3. American Honey 4. Hello World 5. Perfect Day 6. Love This Pain 7. When You Got A Good Thing 8. Stars Tonight 9. If I Knew Then 10. Something 'Bout A Woman 11. Ready To Love Again

A comprehensive hits collection from chart-topping country superstar Travis Tritt. Track Listing 1. It's A Great Day To Be Alive 2. Take It Easy 3. Here's A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares) 4. Anymore 5. Country Club 6. Help Me Hold On 7. Where Corn Don't Grow 8. Best Of Intentions 9. I'm Gonna Be Somebody 10. Can I Trust You With My Heart 11. Foolish Pride 12. Lord Have Mercy On The Walking Man 13. Nothing Short Of Dying 14. More Than You'll Ever Know 15. Sometimes She Forgets 16. This One's Gonna Hurt You (For A Long, Long Time) - (with Marty Stuart) 17. Tell Me I Was Dreaming 18. Drift Off To Dream 19. Whiskey Ain't Workin', The - (with Marty Stuart) 20. T-R-O-U-B-L-E