First off, I bought the CD because I am a long-time fan of Marty Stuart's and know I'll never be disappointed, he's been pretty consistent in his music. I like the fact that his music IS country music, not like the popish stuff heard on the radio now. He has never forgotten the artists that paved the way for him. Hence the duet with Merle Haggard written by his wife Connie Smith and himself. But Marty enjoys himself while tipping his hat, isn't always serious. If There Ain't, There Oughta Be is in that vein. This is just a great listen for any country music lover, and/or Marty fans!
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Refreshing Mix of Traditional and Modern Country
Review created: 07/19/03
by: MattBjorke -- a member of Epinions
Pros: Great songs, great production, great artistry
Cons: Radio may not "get" it.
Marty Stuart is a renaissance man. He simply does everything. When he was just fourteen, Lester Flatt took him under his wings and fostered the amazing growth of a guitar/mandolin player from good a teenage player to a virtuoso by his late teens. After leaving Lester's band (shortly before he died) Marty went on to do studio work and tour with Vassar Clements and eventually by 1980, as a 22 year old, membership in Johnny Cash's band. In 1982 Marty recorded his first CD but he was hardly ready for the big time. Instead, it presented the virtuoso beginnings (similar to Nickel Creek) of a man...