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On the Jimmy Reed HighwayOn the Jimmy Reed Highway by Omar Kent Dykes
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $6.89
The Austin Mafia get down and dirty on some Jimmy Reed classics. Best Jimmy Reed tribute available.
DinnertimeDinnertime by Alex Taylor
Buy used from: $7.00
Underated classic from the Capricorn era.
The Essential George JonesThe Essential George Jones by George Jones
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $8.70
Best GJ "best of" available; beats the "Spirit of Country" and the "50" sets. Great sound and song selection at a great price.
The Rubber RoomThe Rubber Room by Porter Wagoner
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $7.08
Jam packed with Porter's more esoteric numbers. If you like country songs from the depths of the dark side of the human condition, this is it.
In a Honky-Tonk MoodIn a Honky-Tonk Mood by Lucky Tomblin Band
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $2.97
Absolute ripper honky tonk album from some of Austin's best players.
The Truth Will Set You FreeThe Truth Will Set You Free by James Hand
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $7.63
Best honky tonk album since Hank Williams. Essential listening.
The Other SessionsThe Other Sessions by Jim Lauderdale
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $1.26
Jim at his best. A really good set of country tunes by a great modern country artist.
My Main SqueezeMy Main Squeeze by Augie Meyers
Buy used from: $5.55
Augie in his Tex-Mex mode. Very infectious. An oldie but a goodie.
I Remember Chuck Willis/The King of the StrollI Remember Chuck Willis/The King of the Stroll by Chuck Willis
Buy new: $14.97 / Used from: $9.56
Two great albums by the "Turbanator". Find out where modern blues and soul artists grabbed some of their best covers.
Hammer of the Honky-Tonk GodsHammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods by Bill Kirchen
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $7.09
Bit more laid-back from the titan of the telecaster but it shows the many sides of Bill and is better for it.
Steppin' Out/Little JuniorSteppin' Out/Little Junior by Gary Stewart
Buy new: $21.98 / Used from: $15.98
Get the Out of "Hand/YourPlace or Mine" set first and if you like that then get this one, you'll then have his 4 best albums.
Sun EssentialsSun Essentials by Jerry Lee Lewis
Buy new: $32.98 / Used from: $22.84
4 CD's of pure, essential rock and roll. 130 tracks and hardly a weak one. Great sound and a great booklet to boot.
Up Front and Down LowUp Front and Down Low by Teddy Thompson
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $5.70
Excellent country album from the son of Richard. Mostly slow tunes but plenty of heart and soul in them.