"The godfather as seminal folkie on a `sonically cleansed' reissue of a 1961 compilation of a dozen mid-'40s recordings, nine or so famed for good reason....a fine how-de-doo." - Rating: A-, 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...folk and rock's equivalent of cave paintings....the place where all the fine art, hi-tech modern stuff started....classic songs...still sound easy and weigh heavy..."